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Commercial Director

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 400 - 500 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: a day

Job Description

Commercial Director – Residential Developer / Housebuilder

Freelance (temp to perm)

The Employer

A long‑established residential developer with a strong reputation for delivering high quality homes across the region. The business is privately owned, financially stable and known for its consistent growth, long serving leadership team and commitment to well designed, well managed developments.

Their work spans new build housing schemes and renovation projects, including bespoke, high specification homes within premium, design led developments. The company is recognised for detailed architectural finishes, thoughtful layouts and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship. The board is hands on and approachable, decision making is fast, and the culture is one where people stay long term. The business invests heavily in its sites, its supply chain and its people.

This is an organisation where the Commercial Director has genuine influence, visibility and the ability to shape the commercial strategy for the future.

The Role – Commercial Director

A senior leadership position responsible for the full commercial function across multiple residential developments. The role works closely with the board, leads the commercial team and ensures strong financial control, commercial governance and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the commercial department including QS, cost management and procurement
Oversee commercial strategy across all live and upcoming developments
Provide accurate forecasting, cost planning and financial reporting to the board
Support land viability assessments and early stage development appraisals
Manage commercial risk, contractual matters and supply chain performance
Build strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants and internal teams
Ensure commercial governance, compliance and best practice
Drive value engineering and cost efficiency across the business
Mentor and develop the commercial team
Represent the business professionally with partners and stakeholders

The Right Person

Senior commercial leader from a residential developer or housebuilder
Strong background in commercial management, cost control and procurement
Confident operating at board level with both strategic and operational capability
Excellent contractual knowledge of JCT
Strong financial acumen and analytical ability
Able to lead, influence and develop high performing teams
Commercially astute, decisive and solutions focused

Why This Role Appeals

Join a respected, long established residential developer with a strong reputation
Work within a stable leadership team with long term vision
Genuine influence over commercial strategy and business direction
Fast decision making environment with autonomy and visibility
Opportunity to shape the commercial function and drive future growth

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