My clients are looking to appoint a Commercial Manager on a permanent basis. My clients are a 5-star housebuilder with an excellent reputation in the market.
The Commercial Manager is responsible for leading and managing the commercial team, providing hands on support and guidance to ensure a practical and cost-effective commercial service is performed.
Principal accountabilities of the role include:
Liaise with the senior commercial and technical teams, taking a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues
Support the Commercial Director in leading, motivating and effectively communicating to the commercial team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business
Support the Commercial Director to effectively manage the Division's commercial function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, reported and projected accurately, the department maximises revenue generation and contribution to the Division's operating profit and increases the value added to the Division
Ensure all build costs are current and correctly appraised. Support with building an accurate cost assessment across all current and future phases, including the site wide infrastructure, and ensure these are included in the viability, working closely and managing the procurement team to ensure the cost database is up to date
Work closely with the finance team to incorporate the commercial viabilities and appraisals into the Division's whole site Financial Cash Flow Model
Support the team in the management of procuring sub-contractor and supplier orders and adhere to authorisations in line with Group policy and procedures, taking the lead with any disputes and more complex commercial discussions
Manage the commercial team in the preparation of monthly valuations for current and future phases and infrastructure account, ready to present to the Commercial Director and Group Commercial team in accordance with Group policy and procedures
Liaise with the appropriate members of the senior management team to establish sale prices for new budgets, prepare and evaluate fees/services budget and discuss sales and construction preliminaries
Liaise with Divisional Commercial Director / Group Commercial Team on all margin improvement initiatives and strategies
Assist in the preparation of board information, as well as attending and reporting/presenting
Experience, Qualifications, and skills
Extensive experience working at a commercial management level within the housebuilding industry
A good level of knowledge and understanding of Valuation & Budgeting Systems (COINS) would be an advantage
Health & Safety/CDM Regulations, LABC/NHBC requirements, Building Regulations and other associated legislation connected with both house and flat construction
Experience of effectively leading and managing a team
Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor with a related degree or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience, preferably Quantity Surveying
CSCS card or equivalent
Current full driving licence
Strong communication, listening and presentation skills.
Team player essential
Excellent attention to detail
Methodical, conscientious, organised and works to deliver high standards
The ability to recognise problems and deal with them in a speedy and effective manner
Ability to lead, manage and motivate a team
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve and delegate effectively
IT literate and the ability to adapt to new systems within the commercial environment
Package and benefits
Competitive salary
Competitive car allowance
Optional salary sacrifice car scheme
Competitive annual bonus
Contributory pension scheme
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per annum
Access to discounts and benefits portal
ShareSave Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life assurance
For more information on this role please contact Paul Wilkinson on the number supplied or via email on
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