Commercial Director

Taylor Wimpey plc

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey Department Function The Commercial function identifies and develop business opportunities, and the profitable management of projects and contracts, from inception to completion. Managing both internal and external relationships is key, and the subcontractor database is vital to the successful delivery of our sites and products. Working in collaboration with all other functions is vital, as each has an overall input in the budget and deliverability of each site that we either bid on or produce. Commercials’ early involvement in land includes appraising all risk, opportunity, cost and revenue, producing LPE’s, PLA’s and SIT’s. Guidance, structure and systems are in place to ensure a smooth and timely tendering process, which ultimately results in the awarding of contracts for all elements of the budget. The consistency and visibility of reporting that drives the deliverability and success of the sites is evident through the CVR process, which the Commercial teams manage on a bi-monthly basis.  

Job summary/Purpose To set out, and successfully implement, the regional business strategy for delivering efficient cost control and procurement needs in line with business unit targets. Monitor all contractual issues, reviewing costs on a continuing basis, identifying and realising cost-saving opportunities. Overseeing material and subcontract procurement.  

Be a proactive member of the local board of management and successfully manage staff in the commercial team. 

Primary Responsibilities Implement regional business strategy for design and procurement needs:  

• Work closely with other Directors in the commercial management of the business. 

 • Constantly monitor the commercial viability of schemes throughout the development stage.  

• Effectively communicating the business unit strategy to the department and monitoring progress against targets.  

• Contribute in defining and developing procurement strategy.  

• Liaise with design/engineering teams to maximise value improvement  

Monitor all contractual issues: 

• Implement and manage effective placement of subcontractor orders.  

• Ensure monitoring systems are in place to manage the financial aspects of a number of projects.  

• Control the scheduling and purchasing of materials.  

• Contribute to development budgets.  

Review and monitor costs on a continuing basis: 

• Raise awareness of the need to effectively manage a regime of cost control with local board.  

• Prepare regular reports for the MD illustrating the financial situation of various projects in relation to budgets, highlighting any issues/risks.  

• Reconcile monthly costs reports for presentation to Board. Management and motivation of Commercial  

• Ensure that an effective departmental structure is in place to deliver business unit strategy.  

• Manage and motivate Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators.  

• Ability to understand the key drivers for effective staff motivation.  

• Must have the sufficient skills to identify staff weaknesses and implement change where necessary.  

• Ensure regular performance reviews take place within the Team.  

Proactive member of local Board: 

• Involvement in and understanding of other functions within local management team.  

• As part of management team, responsible for health and safety risk assessment and customer care issues within the business.  

• Take responsibility for achieving business targets including land bank, profit, return on capital and sales.  

• Undertake any other duties as required by the Managing Director  

• Drive forward and attend Concept, Pre-tender, Pre start, specification and any other relevant meeting as required under the Company’s operating framework.  

• Develop Team relationships to ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements
Previous experience of working with a developer 
At least 2 years experience at Senior Management level in a commercial role 
Must demonstrate an ability to manage a large number of staff  Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team