Head of Commercial
Bedfordshire - Hybrid working
I am working Exclusively with a Housing Association in Bedfordshire who are seeking a Head of Commercial.
You will take ownership of all commercial and contractual matters across new build schemes, from pre-contract risk management through to contract administration and final account.
Key areas of responsibility include:
* Leading procurement strategy and ensuring compliance with public procurement legislation
* Overseeing Employer’s Requirements, Design Briefs and specifications across tenure types
* Chairing the Specification Review Group to drive continuous improvement and incorporate customer feedback
* Providing robust build cost budgets to support land bids and investment decisions
* Identifying and mitigating commercial risk at pre-contract stage
* Managing and performance monitoring the Employers Agent Framework
* Providing CDM Principal Designer services and ensuring regulatory compliance
* Supporting delivery teams with variations, final accounts and contractual matters
* Advising on cost trends, benchmarking and value for money
About You
* A strong background as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager
* Extensive experience administering JCT Design & Build contracts
* Expertise in negotiating and reviewing building contracts, professional appointments and development agreements
* Proven experience advising on risk, procurement strategy and value engineering within mixed tenure residential development
* A solid understanding of construction legislation and CDM Regulations
* Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
* Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, RIBA or similar) and Chartered status (or equivalent experience) are essential.
Please reach out to Jamie Fitch on jamie.fitch@goodmanmasson.com to discuss further.