Strategic Commercial Leader for Residential Housebuilding

1 month ago


Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Avant Homes Full time
Company Overview

Avant Homes is a leading housebuilder with a strong presence in the UK market.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate can expect a competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, depending on experience. Additionally, benefits include a discretionary bonus scheme, company car plan or cash allowance, buy/sell and accrual holiday scheme, private healthcare, company pension, life assurance, and access to our exclusive Avant discount platform.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Director to join our Central head office team based in Barlborough, Chesterfield. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving performance and leading the effective management of the Central Commercial function.

You will play a crucial role in defining and embedding our regional Commercial strategy, ensuring the smooth delivery of the regional business plan. This will involve implementing and embedding appropriate cost control measures and approaches, as well as actively managing procurement and control of subcontractor services and supplier orders.

A key aspect of this role will be establishing and maintaining working relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring that all contractual terms are met in alignment with Group procedures. You will also be responsible for undertaking continuous review of our Commercial performance, providing comprehensive reports and estimates for inclusion in Land Appraisals, and reporting to the Regional Board on operational delivery and Commercial performance forecasting.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Provide leadership to the Commercial function, ensuring effective management, compliance, control, and collaborative team working.
  2. Define and embed the regional Commercial strategy, ensuring the smooth delivery of the regional business plan.
  3. Implement and embed appropriate cost control measures and approaches.
  4. Actively manage procurement and control of subcontractor services and supplier orders.
  5. Establish and maintain working relationships with key subcontractors and suppliers.
  6. Undertake continuous review of Commercial performance.

In return for your expertise, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a competitive compensation package.



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