Commercial Manager - Surrey

Commercial Manager Job in Surrey

Commercial Manager job based in Surrey covering Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex. If you are an experienced Commercial Manager from a housebuilder/contractor background then we want to hear from you. You will be joining a senior team in developing a new South Central region, reporting to the Joint Venture Director, contributing to their ambitious regional turnover target of £70m in 5-6 years, the role offers a negotiable salary and package, Circa £85k – £90k + Car Allowance/company car + Bonus, with progression up to Commercial Director level.

Made up of 858 employees they are 50/50 Contractor/Developer business that delivers high-quality homes for sale and rent, investing in communities in partnership with local authorities, housing associations. They are a subsidiary of one of the UK’s largest construction groups, and with 8 established regions in the UK, they offer stability and financial backing, this is an exciting role playing an integral part in developing their reputation as a quality developer within the region to communities, sub-contractors and joint venture partners alike.

Role & Responsibilities

• The Commercial Manager will lead, manage and support all pre and post contract commercial activities for the South Central Region
• Assisting their Local Authority Joint Venture partners in land acquisition, viability and planning
• Agreement of JCT contracts between the company and Joint Venture Partner
• Cost control and reporting from pre-contract to final accounts
• Identify a suitable supply chain for the region for execution of the works
• Negotiation and execution of consultant appointments, collateral warranties, novation, JCT, and Development Agreements
• Workable commercial appraisals & solutions for site acquisitions
• Ensure that commercial opportunity is optimised and converted as appropriate
• Ensure the cultivation of long-term effective trading relationships
• Playing a key role in the development of Project/Business strategy
• Recruitment, management and growth of a commercial team

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of the South Central Region mainly Sussex, Hampshire and Surrey is essential
• Worked at Commercial Manager level for a housebuilder/contractor business
• Experienced in Joint Venture Partnerships
• Ability to manage full commercial management process from land viability through to supply chain and final accounts
• Ability to effectively recruit, manage and mentor a team of Estimators and Quantity Surveyors as the commercial team grows

What you get back

• Salary Circa £85,000- £90,000 (Negotiable)
• Car Allowance £6k-£7k or Company Car
• 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Bonus Structure (to be discussed at interview)
• 5% contributory pension
• Healthcare

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If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Commercial Manager Job in Surrey – Your Property Recruitment Specialists (Recruiter: Kelly Armour Job Ref: 12460)