Commercial Director

Taylor Wimpey Plc; Hunton Bridge; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts

Life insurance (company funded)

Private healthcare

Pension scheme with company contribute

Discounted house purchase scheme

Car leasing scheme

Share plans

Extra annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Taylor Wimpey plc is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead regional procurement and cost-control activities, working closely with the board and design teams to optimise value across development schemes.

You will oversee staff such as surveyors, buyers and estimators, ensure effective subcontractor management, and report on financial performance to the MD and local board. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with a focus on delivering capital efficiency.

Formación

• Experience working with a developer.
• Minimum 2 years in a senior management position in a commercial role.
• Ability to manage a large number of staff.
• Internal applicants only.

Responsabilidades

• Work closely with Directors in the commercial management of the business.
• Constantly monitor the commercial viability of schemes through development stages.
• Communicate the business unit strategy to the department and monitor progress against targets.
• Contribute to defining and developing procurement strategy.
• Liaise with design/engineering teams to maximise value improvement.
• Review and monitor costs; raise awareness of cost-control regimes with local board; prepare reports for the MD.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Commercial management

Budgeting

Procurement

Staff management

Vendor relations

Descripción del empleo

To set out, and successfully implement, the regional business strategy for delivering efficient cost control and procurement needs in line with business unit targets. Monitor all contractual issues, reviewing costs on a continuing basis, identifying and realising cost-saving opportunities. Overseeing material and subcontract procurement. Be a proactive member of the local board of management and successfully manage staff in the commercial team., Implement regional business strategy for design and procurement needs:

Responsibilities

• Work closely with other Directors in the commercial management of the business.
• Constantly monitor the commercial viability of schemes throughout the development stage.
• Effectively communicating the business unit strategy to the department and monitoring progress against targets.
• Contribute in defining and developing procurement strategy.
• Liaise with design/engineering teams to maximise value improvement
• Monitor all contractual issues:
  • Implement and manage effective placement of subcontractor orders.
  • Ensure monitoring systems are in place to manage the financial aspects of a number of projects.
  • Control the scheduling and purchasing of materials.
  • Contribute to development budgets.
• Review and monitor costs on a continuing basis:
  • Raise awareness of the need to effectively manage a regime of cost control with local board.
  • Prepare regular reports for the MD illustrating the financial situation of various projects in relation to budgets, highlighting any issues/risks.
  • Reconcile monthly costs reports for presentation to Board. Management and motivation of Commercial
  • Ensure that an effective departmental structure is in place to deliver business unit strategy.
  • Manage and motivate Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators.
  • Ability to understand the key drivers for effective staff motivation.
  • Must have the sufficient skills to identify staff weaknesses and implement change where necessary.
  • Ensure regular performance reviews take place within the Team.
• Proactive member of local Board:
  • Involvement in and understanding of other functions within local management team.
  • As part of management team, responsible for health and safety risk assessment and customer care issues within the business.
  • Take responsibility for achieving business targets including land bank, profit, return on capital and sales.
  • Undertake any other duties as required by the Managing Director
  • Drive forward and attend Concept, Pre-tender, Pre start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company's operating framework.
  • Develop Team relationships to ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained
  • Previous experience of working with a developer
  • At least 2 years experience at Senior Management level in a commercial role
  • Must demonstrate an ability to manage a large number of staff
  • Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

Requirements

• Previous experience of working with a developer
• At least 2 years experience at Senior Management level in a commercial role
• Must demonstrate an ability to manage a large number of staff
• Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey
• Internal Applicants

At Taylor Wimpey, we don't just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you'll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.