Commercial Director

In a Nutshell…

We have a great opportunity for a Commercial Director to join our team within Vistry Services - Special Projects, at our Brentwood office. This role will be managing the significant budget of building safety for the Vistry Group, with an emphasis on the recovery action of costs against supply chain, insurance and/or opportunities for additional works.

As our Commercial Director you will be responsible for the commercial team and will lead, coach, and develop them to meet departmental targets and achieve success. Growing the department where necessary for the future success of the business and succession planning as required.

To maximise cost efficiency and ability to improve recovery or profitability having regard to client/subcontractor relations and the company's strategic objectives with regard to repeat business, the Partnering Ethic, and the risk / reward philosophy.

You will develop, review, and implement the Company's strategic commercial objectives and be responsible for ensuring accurate financial cost control, budgeting and forecasting across a large portfolio of projects.

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 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
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
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
Min. 3 years Director or Head of Department experience is essential
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
BSc in Quantity Surveying or similar Construction related degree
A member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
A thorough understanding of Surveying, Buying and Estimating with a specific in-depth knowledge of preparing realistic construction budgets, contract preparation and contract litigation mechanisms

Experience of cladding remediation, main contracting and/or mixed use residential developments is essential
Working with procure to pay/cost reporting and document storage systems, such as COINS or Agresso, ideally Xpedeon
Strong mathematical and IT ability
Strong negotiations skills
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good business sense
Strong understanding of budget management, CVR's and forecasting
Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system.
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Strong team working skills, and a proven leader.
Accurate with an eye for detail
Good understanding of construction contracts and law
A methodical approach
Capable of strategic vision
Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itMore about the Commercial Director role…

Effectively manage and support the wider Commercial team across an array of daily activities, ensuring adequate resourcing, people development and talent management.
Review and implement training requirements to ensure all members of the team are developed to their full potential.
Ensure that adequate controls and disciplines are in place and adhered to, constantly striving to review and update existing processes and procedures.
Oversee all of the Quantity Surveying duties, including budget preparation, cost to completes, authorisation of subcontractor procurement, payments and claims.
Oversee material and plant budgets, authorisation of supplier procurement and monitoring the maintenance of development budgets and cashflows.
Advise the wider team on technical solutions, buildability and costs at the design stage in conjunction with the Technical Director and Construction Director.
Collaborate with and coordinate a strong working…