Head of Commercial

6 months ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Gentoo Full time

**About the role**:
We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial to join the Gentoo Homes Management Team and provide support to the Homes and Affordable Delivery Teams. Where you will be responsible for the implementation of infrastructure and construction of up to 250 homes per year.

Gentoo Homes is the private house-building arm of Gentoo Group that builds homes for sale throughout the North East. These sales generate a surplus, which is then reinvested back into the delivery of affordable homes. This includes building new homes for rent.
We have ambitious growth plans, which involve the construction of 900 new affordable homes at an investment of £130 million. Our affordable homes plan involves building new estates in Sunderland delivering homes for Affordable Rent, Rent to Buy and Shared Ownership.

We are a responsible builder who understands that property development isn’t just about constructing homes with a great specification in a sought-after location, but, creating modern, sustainable homes our customers and future generations will be proud to call their own.

We are looking for a values-driven, commercially orientated individual who will ensure that the business plan is delivered safely and profitably.

**What we are looking for**:
Extensive experience working at a senior level in the residential, and or Contracting house-building sector.

Quantity Surveyor Degree or equivalent work experience
A recognised related professional qualification is desirable.
Experience in developing highly performing commercial teams delivering sustainable profit and best value.
Extensive experience in developing and negotiating sub-contract relationships.
Extensive experience in safety legislation in relation to build process.
Demonstrable experience in continuous improvement to services to deliver increased value.
Demonstrable experience in procurement and contract negotiation
Experience in recognising business opportunities and putting together bids to win new land.
Proven experience in highlighting, evaluating and mitigating risk.

Some of our great benefits include:
30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.
Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.
Competitive Aviva pension scheme - Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.
Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
Enhanced family-friendly leave
Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.
Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.

Gentoo Homes has over 15 years’ experience and expertise in property-related activity ranging from regeneration and modernisation to new build schemes.

Since 2001 we have built more than 3000 new homes and are now one of the North East's most successful housing developers.

We are a responsible builder who understands that property development isn’t just about constructing homes with a great specification in a sought-after location, but, creating modern, sustainable homes our customers and future generations will be proud to call their own.

As a part of the Gentoo Group, we're a profit for purpose business and reinvest back into Gentoo's Affordable Housing Programme.

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