Commercial Director in UK

From the commitment we pour into our homes, to the belief we bring to supporting amazing careers, a role at Persimmon is a springboard for Building Your New Possible.

Discover new opportunities to grow, learn new skills and release your potential.

We’re Persimmon Homes, a FTSE 100 listed company and a leading UK house builder serving local communities across the UK and delivering around 10,000 homes a year.

We have 29 operating businesses in England, Wales and Scotland, three house-building brands and three off-site manufacturing facilities.

We’re looking for people like you, and this could be your opportunity to start Building Your New Possible.

What is the role?

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Director to join the Commercial Team.

This role reports to the Managing Director.

The purpose of the role is to develop and implement commercial strategies according to company guidelines and goals while inputting into land appraisals for potential new developments.

The role has overall responsibility for the management and performance of the commercial and buying functions.

The role will include:

• Manage, report and cost control all contracts associated with developments across the remit of the Operating Company, including implementing cost saving solutions, to ensure Group set budgets are not exceeded, allowing maximum company profits.
• Contribute towards land appraisals and the tender process to ensure the commercial viability of any future developments.
• Provide accurate and timely management information on a regular basis to enable the formulation of the appropriate strategy and aid decision making in line with the objectives of the Operating Company.
• Manage the team effectively, including setting clear objectives, conducting professional development reviews, coaching and training to ensure employees achieve both their full potential and company targets.
• Establish and maintain long-term relationships with current and prospective clients in order to keep business growth opportunities in the pipeline, with the goal of increasing the financial and commercial position of the company.
• Conduct regular market research and analysis of the external environment to develop business plans for commercial opportunities and allow prompt appropriate response to external influences e.g. changing government policy, Brexit.
• Advocate the Group Health, Safety and Environment Policy while ensuring compliance throughout the team to ensure health and safety standards are met.

What we need from you?

• Previous experience within the housebuilding industry is essential
• Experienced in ownership of financial models
• Strong understanding of legislation and the construction market
• Experience renegotiating large scale, high value and complex contracts
• Extensive commercial experience
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Relevant Apprenticeship/Undergraduate/Postgraduate or equivalent qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence is required
• Experience of using COINS is advantageous

What’s in it for you?

Salary and benefits package

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Company Car/Car Allowance
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Bonus
• Health Care

Persimmon has a Hybrid Working Policy for core roles in the business allowing staff on completion of probation to apply for home working up to 2/3 days per week.

When you join us, the future is yours to explore.

You can realise your full potential through industry-leading training and clearly signposted career paths.

Persimmon is where hard graft and team spirit means real variety, satisfaction and rewards.

A place where you can be at your best, and even go beyond what you thought you were capable of.

If this sounds like the place for you, apply today and start Building Your New Possible.

Persimmon are Proud Sponsors of Team GB

No Agencies please – Persimmon will not accept speculative CVs as a means of introduction

Persimmon is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

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