Commercial Director

Construction Resources Limited.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction company in Manchester seeks a Senior Commercial Manager to oversee procurement, implement business strategy, and manage a commercial team. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of managerial experience in a commercial context and a proven ability to handle large staff numbers. Responsibilities include cost monitoring, procurement strategy development, and communication with design teams. Strong leadership and management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Implement regional business strategy for design and procurement needs.
• Monitor the commercial viability of schemes throughout development.
• Manage subcontractor orders and financial aspects of projects.
• Control scheduling and purchasing of materials.
• Manage and motivate Surveyors, Buyers, and Estimators.

Skills

Management of staff

Cost control

Procurement strategy

Communication skills

Understanding of health and safety

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Primary Responsibilities

Implement regional business strategy for design and procurement needs:

• 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

Experience, Qualifications, Technical 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