Role Overview In a Nutshell…
We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Director to join our team within Vistry North West Midlands, at our Wolverhampton office. As our Commercial Director, you will direct and lead the commercial strategy of the Business Unit whilst leading, inspiring and motivating the commercial team in order to generate profit.
You will have overall responsibility for the regional Surveying, Buying and Estimating teams and will lead, coach and develop the team to meet departmental targets and achieve success. You will develop, review and implement the Company’s strategic commercial objectives and be responsible for ensuring accurate financial cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.
Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Christmas company shutdown
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…
In return, what we would like from you…
Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
Degree in Surveying, Building or similar
Experience working within a residential house builder
Experience of people management and project leading
A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
Be an inspirational leader and a strong team player
Experience of supporting business growth
Well-developed analytical, oral and presentation / communication skills
Ability to formulate commercial plans and ensure full engagement
Desirable…
A Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Committed to chosen profession by continued self-development, i.e., short courses, seminars.
More about the Commercial Director role…
To define, direct and lead a commercial strategy that balances risk to the business with opportunity for income generation to reinvest in the business.
To define, direct and lead a commercial strategy that balances risk to the business with opportunity for income generation to reinvest in the business.
Manage relationships with subcontractors and third parties to understand their requirements, negotiating ongoing contracts with suppliers and making recommendations as required
Anticipate future market developments by working consistently at a strategic level, conducting market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities as well as to understand any potential risks or threats
To direct and lead the governance of the Commercial team, ensuring proper accountability for, and reporting of, all commercial activity and the development of appropriate control systems.
To direct the performance of existing commercial business ventures ensuring that contracts are fulfilled, and profit targets are delivered.
Oversee the preparation of and authorise land purchase construction budgets and project completion analysis
Take responsibility for Construction Surveying duties including budget preparation, cost to completes, authorisation of subcontractor procurement, payments and claims
Monitor and oversee the maintenance and updating of development budgets and cashflows. Including Monitoring performance of both cost and cashflow against annual budget to ensure delivery against financial quarter end targets.
Advise the wider team on technical solutions, buildability and costs at design stage in conjunction with the Construction Director
Prepare relevant KPI and reporting information for senior management/board meetings with the Regional Managing Director and Divisional Chair.
To help define and embed a commercial approach to the running of the department across all levels of the hierarchy. Work with the senior management team to collaboratively guide the development of professional standards, commercial contracts, and service level agreements.
Collaborate with and coordinate a strong working relationship amongst key stakeholders within the business, namely Development, Construction and Customer Services
To take steps to identify and manage risks commercial and otherwise.
To actively support land bid submissions throughout the business unit.
To build and maintain effective relationships with key working partners, including the development of strong links at all levels of the business.
Market the organisation’s capabilities in the delivery and management of commercial activities and maintain Vistry Homes profile with customers/clients, external bodies, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Manage risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal procedural requirements.
Manage and support the performance and development of the Commercial team.
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