Commercial Director

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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