Commercial Director/ Accounts Director

Commercial Director - High-Rise ResidentialLocation - Warrington, CheshireSalary - £110,000 + Excellent Benefits PackageAbout the CompanyOur client is an established and highly respected residential construction contractor with a strong track record of delivering complex new-build and regeneration schemes across the UK.The business operates across build-to-rent, multi-family, affordable housing, specialist living and other high-density residential sectors , with a growing portfolio of major projects. Its experience includes high-rise developments, large-scale regeneration and complex residential schemes, with a strong focus on quality, programme certainty and commercial performance.With a substantial forward pipeline and projects extending across multiple regions, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Director to join a growing business and take a senior leadership position within its commercial function.The RoleOur client is looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Director to be based from its Warrington office.This is a senior leadership position with overall responsibility for the commercial and Quantity Surveying function across major high-rise residential and multi-family construction projects .You will provide strategic and operational commercial leadership across multiple projects, working closely with the senior management, estimating, procurement, design, planning and operational teams to ensure projects are commercially successful from pre-construction through to completion.Key ResponsibilitiesProviding strategic leadership across the commercial and Quantity Surveying functionOverseeing the commercial performance of major high-rise residential construction projectsTaking overall responsibility for commercial strategy, cost control, forecasting and profitabilityLeading and developing the commercial and Quantity Surveying teamsProviding clear direction to Commercial Managers, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Quantity SurveyorsReviewing and challenging project budgets, cost plans, forecasts and commercial strategiesEnsuring projects are delivered in line with agreed commercial targets and profit marginsMonitoring project performance and implementing corrective actions where requiredReviewing project cost reports, CVRs, forecasts and cash flowWorking closely with the pre-construction and estimating teams on tenders, cost plans and procurement strategiesProviding commercial input into land acquisitions, feasibility studies and development appraisals where requiredOverseeing the procurement of major subcontract packagesReviewing and negotiating main contract and subcontract termsManaging commercial risk, opportunities and contractual exposureOverseeing the management of variations, extensions of time, loss and expense and contractual claimsEnsuring robust commercial procedures and controls are implemented across projectsReviewing and approving subcontractor accounts, valuations and final accountsManaging the commercial close-out of projectsMaintaining strong relationships with clients, developers, consultants and key stakeholdersProviding senior-level input into contract negotiationsSupporting business development and future project opportunitiesRepresenting the commercial function at senior client and stakeholder meetingsDeveloping and maintaining strong relationships across the supply chainDriving continuous improvement across commercial processes and proceduresEnsuring lessons learned are captured and implemented across future projectsProviding commercial reporting and strategic advice to the senior leadership teamThe Ideal CandidateThe successful Commercial Director will ideally have:Significant experience operating at Commercial Director / Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager levelExtensive experience within high-rise residential or multi-family constructionStrong experience within main contractingProven experience managing large and complex construction projects from a commercial perspectiveExtensive Quantity Surveying backgroundStrong understanding of construction contracts and commercial managementExperience with JCT and NEC contractsStrong knowledge of procurement, subcontracting and supply chain managementExtensive experience managing CVRs, forecasting, cash flow and project profitabilityStrong experience managing variations, claims, final accounts and contractual mattersExperience managing and developing large commercial teamsStrong commercial awareness and understanding of project profitabilityExperience working with major developers, housing associations, institutional investors or Tier 1 contractorsExcellent leadership and people-management skillsStrong client and stakeholder management experienceExcellent negotiation and communication skillsStrong analytical and financial management skillsAbility to operate strategically while maintaining detailed commercial oversightRelevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification would be advantageousA strong track record of successfully delivering commercially successful high-rise residential projectsWhat's on Offer£110,000 salaryExcellent packageWarrington-based senior leadership positionOpportunity to join an established and growing residential contractorMajor high-rise and multi-family project exposureStrong forward order book and project pipelineSignificant responsibility and influence within the businessOpportunity to shape commercial strategy and performanceSenior leadership position with genuine career progressionLong-term opportunity within a growing organisationApplyIf you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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