Commercial Director in Wolverhampton, West Midlands

Commercial Director – Vistry (Wolverhampton)

Commercial Director responsible for directing and leading the commercial strategy of the Vistry North West Midlands Business Unit and inspiring the commercial team to generate profit.

Responsibilities

• Direct and lead the commercial strategy of the Business Unit and drive profit generation.
• Oversee the regional Surveying, Buying and Estimating teams, coaching and developing them to meet departmental targets.
• Develop, review and implement the company's strategic commercial objectives.
• Ensure accurate financial cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors and third parties, negotiate contracts and make recommendations.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify commercial opportunities, anticipate future market developments and assess risks.
• Govern the Commercial team, ensuring accountability, reporting and appropriate control systems.
• Oversee preparation of land purchase and construction budgets, authorise procurement, payments and claims.
• Monitor and update development budgets and cashflows, ensuring delivery against financial targets.
• Advise on technical solutions, buildability and costs at the design stage in partnership with the Construction Director.
• Prepare KPI and reporting information for senior management and board meetings.
• Support the development of professional standards, contracts and service level agreements across the department.
• Coordinate relationships with key stakeholders (Development, Construction, Customer Services) and build strong links at all business levels.
• Identify and manage commercial and operational risks.
• Support land bid submissions throughout the business unit.
• Promote the organisation’s commercial capabilities and maintain the Vistry Homes profile with external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and internal procedural requirements.
• Support performance and development of the Commercial team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Surveying, Building or a related field.
• Experience working within a residential house builder.
• Experience in people management and project leading.
• Knowledge of building regulations and legal obligations.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Strong leadership and team‑player qualities.
• Experience supporting business growth.
• Well‑developed analytical, oral and presentation/communication skills.
• Ability to formulate commercial plans and ensure full engagement.
• Being a member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is desirable.
• Committed to continuous professional development through short courses and seminars.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus.
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme for employees.
• Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• 2 volunteering days per annum.
• Private medical insurance with employee‑paid cover.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Competitive pension scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Life assurance at 4× annual salary.
• Share save and share incentive schemes.
• Christmas company shutdown.
• Employee rewards portal with various benefits.

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