We are working with a leading Tier 1 Developer who are seeking a Commercial Manager to deliver and lead the project commercial team on a large 970 unit scheme over four phases. The project is currently at demolition stage.

This is a fantastic chance to work on a scheme in its infinity and run it how you see fit to achieve the desired results.

You will be expected to:

• Oversee the compilation of all weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as required, including completing the reports if necessary.
• Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the company may employ, as well as a sound knowledge of latest regulations, codes of practice and NHBC requirements.
• Manage the work of the surveyors including ensuring that the surveyors receive the required training and mentorship for them to learn and thrive in their responsibilities.
• Responsibility for all cost control procedures, working within the guidelines set out.
• Oversee policies and procedures including managing and controlling the budget and valuations by always updating the estimated final costs, and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation.
• Ensure that the Commercial teams are fully resourced and well-directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development.
• Ensure the organisation of the department’s workload contribute to the conceptual designs/options to ensure the design is kept within the budgeted values.
• Liaise with Cost Planning, Buying and Technical to ensure accurate budget preparation.
• Be responsible for production of the Site Start budget, liaising with all Departments to ensure document is completed on time to allow the construction to commence, and Sales to start marketing.
• Be actively involved in value engineering, including updating site review documents, to ensure we achieve best value.
• Be responsible for budget control throughout a development; managing cost overruns within contingency levels.
• Supervise costing for each aspect of site development.
• Analyse and report on costs and cash flow.
• Audit all subcontractor recommendations to ensure compliance is in line.
• Oversee Subcontract orders, payments, and variations.
• Evaluate and agree variations and instructions, always aware of budgetary constraints, and ensuring that approval is obtained prior to agreement of variations in excess of the respective allowances.
• Liaise with site personnel and subcontractors in order to maximise productivity.
• Attend all project and team meetings as required and present the Commercial position to the meeting.
• Compile and Present valuations at valuation meetings
• Be aware of all codes of practice e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements.
• Any other duties as required by the Commercial Director.