Senior Commercial Manager

In a Nutshell…

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Brentwood office in Essex. As our Senior Commercial Manager, you will manage and co-ordinate the regional remedial schemes within Vistry Special Projects alongside development of the key recovery targets. The designated commercial manager will also assist in the smooth operation of the commercial function and the delivery of annual plans and forecasts. Responsible for the cost control of projects throughout the construction process, including procurement of subcontractors and materials in line with Build & Budget requirements.

We are pleased to say, this role could accommodate agile working arrangements in accordance with Vistry's Agile Working Policy and subject to business need.

Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you…

Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
2 Volunteering days per annum
Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
Share save and share incentive schemes
Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…In return, what we would like from you…

Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality
Extensive experience working within a residential house builder, main contractor or cost consultancy practice.
Previous experience as a Managing QS or Commercial Manager within the industry
A good understanding or building regulations and legal obligations
A good knowledge or construction methods and materials
Experience or people management and project leading
Strong mathematical and IT ability
Ability to assess and analyse information
Good business sense
Good understanding of budget management
Negotiating and networking skills
Must be proficient with Coins IT system & Viewpoint document management system
Excellent communications skills
Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work
Good team working skills
Accurate with an eye for detail
A methodical approach
Capable of strategic vision
Decision making/problem solving/multi-tasking
Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require itDesirable…

A member of or working towards being a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Degree in Surveying, Building or similarMore about the Senior Commercial Manager role…

Manage commercial aspects in relation to the regional remedial schemes including but not limited to main contractor and trade contractor appointments, reviews of third-party consultant appointments, warranties and payments, cost control mechanism and reporting.
Develop and be key account holder of recoveries from third party consultants, contractors and insurers including but not limited to, central conduit for project teams to provide particulars, development of recoveries target matrix and regular updates to Senior Leadership Team, liaising with internal and external legal teams for defence claims, dispute resolution and contract awareness.
Ensure compliance with the company's Quantity Assurance Procedures and Health & Safety Policy.
Where possible to look for areas of cost savings whilst projects are live.
Liaise with all other departments to ensure cost effective delivery of the regions budgeted output.
From time to time take on any other specific requirements requested by the Commercial Director to the benefit of the region's commercial operations.
Attend design review meetings and pre-planning technical department meetings to understand and the consequences on the development's financial forecasts.
Work with build and commercial teams to ensure that the contractual position of the company is protected as can be reasonably foreseen.
Attend group best practice meetings to share and gain knowledge.
Provide accurate build costs for use in budgets, forecasts and valuations.
Ensure build cost information is up to date to enable accurate estimating.
Periodically review and update forecasts and budgets. Including for later sites.
Respond to any variations, errors or omissions.
Ensure that costs are kept within forecast and estimates where possible, and that the department operates within the guidelines determined in the Group Commercial Best Practice.
Coordinate the measure and payments to subcontractors including guidance to Surveyors to ensure that works are certified for payment in accordance with Company procedures.
Provide variance report for use by Regional Commercial Director.
Provide overheads report for use by Regional Commercial Director.
Provide year-end report for use by Regional Commercial Director.
Coordinate cash flow forecasts for each site, to be monitored against monthly payments.
Liaise with Technical, Development & Finance to ensure accurate & timely reporting of fee schedules.
Carry out monthly cost/value report for the Region including coordinating and checking of CVR's and back up prior to the monthly meeting, all in accordance with Group Audit requirements and company procedures.
Report of any major variances to the Regional Commercial Director.Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us…

We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach.

Join us in making Vistry.
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