Commercial Manager

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Commercial Manager

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At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Essex division, is looking to recruit a Commercial Manager to join the Commercial team.

The Role

The Commercial Manager is responsible for leading and managing the commercial team, providing hands on support and guidance to ensure a practical and cost-effective commercial service is performed.

As a key member of the senior management team for the JV/LLP, the commercial manager will be central to the strategic business planning of the development, running regular viability analysis to ensure the Project Finance Discipline has the most up to date information at all times.

Principal accountabilities of the Commercial Manager role include:

Liaise with the senior commercial and technical teams, taking a holistic approach to managing challenges and issues

Support the Project Director in leading, motivating and effectively communicating to the commercial team to ensure that they are fully engaged to achieve best performance to meet the needs of the business

Support the Project Director to effectively manage the Division’s commercial function to ensure best practices are followed, costs are controlled, reported and projected accurately, 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. Support with building an accurate cost assessment across all current and future phases, including the site wide infrastructure, and ensure these are included in the viability, working closely and managing the procurement team to ensure the cost database is up to date

Work closely with the finance team to incorporate the commercial viabilities and appraisals into the Division’s whole site Financial Cash Flow Model

Support the team in the management of procuring sub-contractor and supplier orders and adhere to authorisations in line with Group policy and procedures, taking the lead with any disputes and more complex commercial discussions

Manage the commercial team in the preparation of monthly valuations for current and future phases and infrastructure account, ready to present to the Project Director and Group Commercial team in accordance with Group policy and procedures

Liaise with the appropriate members of the senior management team to establish sale prices for new budgets, prepare and evaluate fees/services budget and discuss sales and construction preliminaries

Liaise with Divisional Commercial Director / Group Commercial Team on all margin improvement initiatives and strategies

Work closely with the JV partner on commercial matters when required

Work closely with the JV Supervisor / Administrator (Arcadis)

Manage the Social Housing surveying elements of the project

Assist in the preparation of board information, as well as attending and reporting/presenting the JV commercial status, at quarterly board meetings.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

Experience

Joint Venture experience not essential, but will be a great advantage

Extensive experience working at a commercial management level within the housebuilding industry

A good level of knowledge and understanding of Valuation & Budgeting Systems (COINS) would be an advantage

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 with a related degree or HNC/HND in a built environment subject with relevant experience, preferably Quantity Surveying

CSCS card or equivalent

Current full driving licence

Skills and Aptitude

Strong communication, listening and presentation skills.

Team player essential

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 lead, 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 commercial environment

Committed to diversity and inclusion

The Role and Working Conditions

Occasional travel may be required for Group / Divisional / Commercial meetings

Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked

In return we can offer you:

Competitive salary

Competitive car allowance

Optional salary sacrifice car scheme

Competitive annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per annum

Access to discounts and benefits portal

ShareSave Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life assurance

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a large volume of applications are received