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Commercial Director

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 110,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Commercial Director – Housebuilder PLC

Location: UK (Regional / National Travel Required)
Reporting to: Executive Board
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

A leading UK housebuilding PLC is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Director to take ownership of the full commercial function across multiple residential development projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving profitability, commercial governance, cost control, and strategic supplier relationships across a high-volume residential pipeline.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of cost efficiency and value engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Leadership

Lead the overall commercial strategy across regional residential development operations

Provide strong leadership to Quantity Surveying and Commercial teams across multiple sites

Work closely with Construction, Technical, Land, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on project viability and delivery

Cost & Financial Control

Oversee full project cost management from land acquisition through to final account

Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting across all developments

Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or build standards

Manage risk exposure and implement effective cost mitigation strategies

Procurement & Supply Chain

Lead procurement strategy for subcontractors, materials, and key suppliers

Negotiate major contracts and frameworks to secure best value and long-term partnerships

Monitor supply chain performance and ensure compliance with commercial agreements

Project Viability & Land Appraisal

Support land acquisition teams with commercial input on feasibility and financial modelling

Assess development opportunities and contribute to investment decisions at board level

Ensure accurate cost planning from early-stage land bids through to completion

Governance & Reporting

Deliver accurate commercial reporting to the executive leadership team and board

Ensure compliance with internal controls, industry regulations, and governance frameworks

Oversee risk management across all commercial activities

Leadership & Development

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing commercial teams

Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement

Act as a senior ambassador for the business with external stakeholders

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Leader within a UK housebuilder or residential developer

Strong background in quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial strategy

Track record of delivering large-scale residential projects profitably

Excellent negotiation skills with subcontractors and supply chain partners

Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets

Ability to operate at board level and influence strategic decisions

Strong leadership and team development capability

Personal Attributes

Commercially astute and highly analytical

Strong communicator with executive presence

Decisive, resilient, and solution-focused

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure development environment

Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail

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