The Commercial team deals with everything to do with cost-effective building, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying.
With a watching brief on choice of material, cost, customer satisfaction and sales, and other critical issues, our Commercial team– which comprises Estimators, Quantity Surveyors and Material Buyers - has one objective: 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.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will support site development and the attainment of targets by ensuring/managing: commercial cost appraisals and viability/ feasibility analysis; the procurement of sub-contractors, materials and goods; the preparation and monitoring of site costs and budgets; and site set-up health and safety and including all technical, engineering and architectural aspects of the business from land acquisition through to site completions and final adoptions.
You will be expected to:
* 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 costing 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
To be successful in the role, we are looking for:
* 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
As part of working for Barratt Redrow PLC and specifically for this role we offer:
* Competitive Bonus Scheme
* Annual Health Assessment
* Family Cover Private Medical Insurance
* 26 days’ holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years’ continuous service up to 29 days)
Today’s housebuilding professional needs 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.
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 North Midlands
We’re proud to create homes that are built to last and help bring to life a brighter future for modern families. As one of the largest residential property development companies in the UK, we’re committed to building smarter homes that are kinder to the planet and suit people who are just starting out on their home-owning journey.
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.
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