Bellway recognises that people are the key to our success and is committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects differences while creating a safe working environment for all colleagues. We are open to adjustments and flexible working arrangements.
* Company: Bellway Homes
* Salary: competitive
* Type: Full Time
* Region: UK – West Midlands
* Town/City: Tamworth
* Posted: 01/05/2026
* Position: Commercial Director
* Reference: 310908CON
Principal Accountabilities
* Work as part of the senior management team and take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues.
* Lead, motivate, communicate and develop the commercial team to ensure full engagement and high performance.
* Manage the Division’s commercial function to ensure best practices, cost control, revenue generation and contribution to operating profit.
* Ensure all build costs are current, accurately appraised, and included in land appraisals.
* Procure sub‑contractor and supplier orders, authorising in line with Group policy.
* Agree monthly valuations with the Chief Surveyor and present them to the Managing Director and Group Commercial Manager.
* Establish sale prices for new budgets, prepare and evaluate fees/services budgets and discuss sales and construction preliminaries.
* Produce appraisals of build expenditure for inclusion in the Divisional budget.
* Provide accurate progress updates and regular reports to the Managing Director.
* Collaborate with the Group Commercial Director on margin improvement initiatives and strategies.
* Provide commercial input into land acquisition processes, land bits and appraisals.
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
* Extensive senior‑level experience in the house‑building industry as either Head of Commercial, Commercial Director or equivalent, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
* Good knowledge of Valuation & Budgeting Systems, Health & Safety/CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, Building Regulations and related legislation.
* Strong leadership, communication, listening, presentation, attention to detail, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
* Ability to motivate and manage a team, thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment, delegate effectively and adapt to new systems.
* IT literate.
* Committed to inclusive leadership and Bellway's inclusive strategies.
Qualifications And Training
* Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience.
* CSCS card or equivalent.
* Current full driving licence.
The Role and Working Conditions
* Office‑based role with regular travel to development sites and meetings.
* Willing to be flexible in day‑to‑day duties and hours worked.
* Core hours – to be confirmed.
* Subject to a basic DBS and financial pre‑employment checks.
In Return We Can Offer You
* Competitive salary.
* Competitive car allowance and optional salary‑sacrifice car scheme.
* Competitive annual bonus.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Access to discounts and benefits portal.
* ShareSave Scheme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Life assurance.
* Purchase Holiday Scheme.
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