Commercial Director/ Accounts Director

3 days ago

United Kingdom Vistry Group Full time

We have an incredible new opportunity for a Commercial Director to join our team in Vistry South East Midlands, at our office in Enderby, Leicestershire. As our Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the directing and leading the commercial strategy of the region whilst leading, inspiring and motivating the commercial team in order to generate profit and foster / maintain relationships. The Commercial Director will have overall responsibility for the regional Quantity Surveying and Buying teams and will lead, coach and develop the team to meet departmental targets and achieve success. You will develop, review and implement the Company's strategic commercial objectives and be responsible for ensuring accurate financial cost control, budgeting and forecasting in a fast-paced environment.
Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance (remove if not applicable)
Agile working possible (dependent on role)
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private Healthcare
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive contributory pension scheme
Life assurance - 4 x your annual salary
Share incentive schemes
Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Experience of working within a commercial construction environment, with residential experience at a senior level
Experience of people management and project leadership
A good understanding of building regulations, contractual arrangements and legal obligations
Ability to formulate commercial plans and ensure full engagement
More about the Commercial Director role...


To define, direct and lead a commercial strategy that balances risk to the business with opportunity for income generation to reinvest in the business.
Manage relationships with subcontractors and third parties to understand their requirements, negotiating ongoing contracts with suppliers and making recommendations as required
Anticipate future market developments by working consistently at a strategic level, conducting market research and analysis to create detailed business plans on commercial opportunities as well as to understand any potential risks or threats
To direct and lead the governance of the Commercial team, ensuring proper accountability for, and reporting of, all commercial activity and the development of appropriate control systems.
To direct the performance of existing commercial business ventures ensuring that contracts are fulfilled, and profit targets are delivered.
Input into the preparation of land purchase construction budgets and project completion analyses
Take responsibility for Quantity Surveying duties including budget preparation, cost to completes, authorisation of subcontractor procurement, payments and claims
This includes monitoring performance of both cost and cashflow against budgets and forecasts to ensure delivery against financial targets.
To help define and embed a commercial approach to the running of the department across all levels of the hierarchy. Work with the senior management team to collaboratively guide the development of professional standards, commercial contracts, and service level agreements.
Collaborate with and coordinate a strong working relationship amongst key stakeholders within the business, namely Land & Development, Technical, Finance, Build, Commercial, Sales and Customer Services.
To take steps to identify and manage risks commercial and otherwise.
Market the organisation's capabilities in the delivery and management of commercial activities and maintain Vistry's profile with customers/clients, external bodies, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Manage risk and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal procedural requirements.
Manage and support the performance and development of the Commercial team.
Our core values of integrity, caring, and quality shape all we do; our partnership-led approach helps us build sustainable communities where they're needed most.
You're probably familiar with our unmatched portfolio of brands: Linden Homes, Bovis Homes, and Countryside Homes. We also have Vistry Works, our timber frame manufacturing operation, and Vistry Services, our support functions. We're proud that our culture sees everyone treated fairly and respectfully, with diversity and inclusion a top priority and reasonable adjustments provided during the application process. Agile Working
Offers a flexible way of working.
Annual Leave
Enjoy 28 days' holiday plus all UK Bank Holidays. Pension with Legal & General
Salary Sacrifice and options to increase contributions available.
With 2 paid volunteer days a year, you can give back to communities and charities.
Regional Office Location
Joining Vistry is just the start of building your perfect career. In return for your passion and skills, we invest in your future, providing all the support and training you need to thrive in your career and realise your potential. Our work is rewarding in itself, but we also offer a range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits, plus plenty of recognition incentives. We value you and everything you help us build as we make Vistry together.

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