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Commercial Manager
August 23, 2021 | Comments Off on Commercial Manager
At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our North East Division is looking to recruit a Commercial Manager to lead the Commercial function within the division. The Role The role of Commercial Manager involves leading and managing the Division’s Commercial function whilst ensuring a practical and cost-effective commercial service is performed. This includes taking overall responsibility for all expenditure and controlling costs in addition to taking a strategic view from land acquisition through to customer care initiatives. Principal accountabilities of the Commercial Manager include: Effectively working with the senior management team and take a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues. Lead, motivate, communicate and develop the commercial team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business. Effectively manage the Division’s commercial function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, 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. Work closely with the technical and land teams using known cost assumptions to maximise our land buying capabilities with a true reflection of accurate costs in land bids. Manage the process of procuring sub-contractor and supplier orders and authorise in line with Group policy and procedures. Agree monthly valuations with your surveyors across the divisions developments and present valuations to the Managing Director and Group Commercial Manager in accordance with Group policy and procedures. Compiling relevant sections for the Mannaging Director to include within divisional board papers Production of appraisals and build expenditure for inclusion in the Divisional budget. Provide accurate progress updates and regular reports to the Managing Director. Liaise with Group Commercial Director on all margin improvement initiatives and strategies. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Extensive experience working at a senior level within the housebuilding industry and the ability to demonstrate deliverability of cost control and management across multiple developments A good level of knowledge and understanding of Valuation & Budgeting Systems, 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. Qualifications and Training Qualified as a Quantity Surveyor related degree level or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience. CSCS card or equivalent Current full driving licence. Skills and Aptitude Strong communication, listening and presentation skills. 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 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 technical environment. Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Office based role with regular travel to development sites and for meetings. Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Core hours In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Annual bonus Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Life assurance We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received.