Commercial Director

Job Summary

To set out, and successfully implement, the regional business strategy for delivering efficient cost control and procurement needs in line with business unit targets. Monitor all contractual issues, reviewing costs on a continuing basis, identifying and realising cost‑saving opportunities. Oversee material and subcontract procurement. Be a proactive member of the local board of management and successfully manage staff in the commercial team.

• Work closely with other Directors in the commercial management of the business.
• Constantly monitor the commercial viability of schemes throughout the development stage.
• Effectively communicate the business unit strategy to the department and monitor progress against targets.
• Contribute to defining and developing procurement strategy.
• Liaise with design/engineering teams to maximise value improvement.

• Implement and manage effective placement of subcontractor orders.
• Ensure monitoring systems are in place to manage the financial aspects of a number of projects.
• Control the scheduling and purchasing of materials.
• Contribute to development budgets.

• Raise awareness of the need to effectively manage a regime of cost control with the local board.
• Prepare regular reports for the MD illustrating the financial situation of various projects in relation to budgets, highlighting any issues or risks.
• Reconcile monthly cost reports for presentation to the Board.
• Ensure that an effective departmental structure is in place to deliver the business unit strategy.
• Manage and motivate Surveyors, Buyers and Estimators.
• Understand the key drivers for effective staff motivation.
• Identify staff weaknesses and implement change where necessary.
• Ensure regular performance reviews take place within the team.

• Involve in and understand other functions within the local management team.
• As part of the management team, responsible for health and safety risk assessment and customer care issues within the business.
• Take responsibility for achieving business targets including land bank, profit, return on capital and sales.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Managing Director.
• Drive forward and attend Concept, Pre‑tender, Pre‑start, specification and any other relevant meetings as required under the Company’s operating framework.
• Develop team relationships to ensure effective communication is achieved and maintained.

• Previous experience working with a developer.
• At least 2 years of experience at Senior Management level in a commercial role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a large number of staff.

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it’s about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company‑funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.

Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture: we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry‑leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals across a variety of opportunities and environments. We seek to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions that affect their ability to perform normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.