Commercial Director

Barratt Developments plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost assessments and budget control for site developments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in a related role, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage team dynamics effectively. You will be responsible for procurement processes and feasibility studies, ensuring profitability throughout the development lifecycle. This role promises a supportive work environment with competitive benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Cover – Family Cover

Annual Health Assessment

26 days’ holiday

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role or at the level of Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Highly numerate with the ability to present data effectively.
• Experience managing budgets and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead accurate build cost assessments for acquisitions.
• Manage procurement and payments for sub-contractors.
• Undertake feasibility studies for site development.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Cost control

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Education

Proven track record in a similar role

Job description

Overview

The Commercial team deals with everything to do with cost‑effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying. With a focus on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, the team’s one objective is to deliver best quality homes at the best possible cost. Their work is fundamental to our continued viability as a business and presents a fast‑moving challenge that will exercise your creativity and commercial flair to the full.

Responsibilities

• Lead and take responsibility for achieving targets in relation to accurate build cost assessments of potential acquisitions and acquired land; budget control throughout development; and cost overruns within tolerance levels.
• Accurately cost and help in the preparation of budgets for each aspect of site development.
• Manage the technical support systems to analyse and report on costs and cash flow vs budget.
• Undertake accurate viability/feasibility studies to support decision‑making in site acquisition and development.
• Manage an effective system for the identification and procurement of sub‑contractors, using Group Tender procedures where appropriate, and the procurement of goods and materials and designs.
• Manage a payments system for the payment of sub‑contractors, consultants and the supply of goods and materials in line with Group policy and procedures.
• Ensure the Commercial are fully resourced and well‑directed, with clear guidelines to their own job responsibilities, and are provided with full support in achieving these, in terms of communication, training and development, and the organisation of the department’s workload.
• Appropriate reporting to the MD and Divisional Board in line with the standard format and schedule.
• Promote and act in accordance with Group values, systems, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in similar role or at the level of Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager.
• A highly numerate individual who is able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate modelling for development.
• Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software.
• Experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning, prioritising and organising work to meet targets.
• Knowledge and Understanding of the major functions associated with a Technical Department and how they can impact on the on‑site profitability and development.
• Self‑confident, decisive, resilient and able to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• A lateral and innovative thinker, an original problem‑solver.
• A motivational team‑leader focused on managing, coaching and developing the Commercial and technical teams to achieve their full potential.

Benefits

As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:

• Competitive Bonus Scheme.
• Private Medical Cover – Family Cover.
• Annual Medical Health Assessment.
• 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days).

Today’s housebuilding professional need tomorrow’s benefits, so they’re ready for whatever the future brings. When you join Barratt, you get the kind of support you would expect from a business built for a modern working world.

Private Medical Cover

Private healthcare support is available for timely access to a virtual GP, for diagnosis, treatment and more – including physio and talking therapies. You can even add family members.

Pension

First‑class pension schemes with the option of up to 10% employer contributions.

Annual Health Assessment

All colleagues are able to access a fully funded annual health assessment, helping you to proactively manage your health and wellbeing.

As well as a competitive salary, we offer many ways to make life more affordable – from access to employee loans and savings accounts, to house purchase discounts.

Cycle to Work scheme, reduced hotel rate, discounts at major retailers… These make a massive difference to the quality of your lifestyle.

So much more…

From death in service, paid volunteer and study leave, enhanced family friendly policies (including our Parents and Carers leave) to a share buying scheme, we have an incredible range of additional benefits.

About Redrow South Midlands

Our Redrow divisions have earned a unique reputation for building award‑winning homes and thriving communities over the last 50 years. With a focus on quality and sustainability, they create places our customers aspire to live in.

Catering for customers looking for a premium home with timeless exteriors and open plan living, we provide award‑winning quality and innovative design.

That’s why we’ve been awarded the maximum 5 Stars from the Home Builders Federation since 2009, making us the only major national housebuilder to achieve this.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you'll be based, whether that's an office or one of our sites.

Putting diversity and inclusion front and centre

We know that a diverse team is better for our customers, makes us a more attractive employer and results in a stronger, more sustainable business. Which is why we're so committed to developing our inclusive culture.

Thinking ahead to leave a better world behind

We’re building a sustainable tomorrow, one house and one community at a time. Our commitment to our customers is rooted in every decision and day‑to‑day action we take.

See how our colleagues are building tomorrow together.