Commercial Director

Location: Appleton Thorn

Commercial Director
- Residential Development Location
- Shropshire Salary/Package - £80,000 - £90,000 per annum plus comprehensive executive package including car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare, and additional benefits. About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing residential developer with a strong presence across Shropshire, Mid Wales, and the surrounding regions. Delivering a mixture of private housing, affordable housing, and regeneration-led residential developments, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.

With an exciting pipeline of current and future developments, the company is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead its commercial function and play a key role in shaping the future success of the business.

The Role As Commercial Director , you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the commercial department, overseeing a team of four commercial professionals. You will be responsible for driving commercial performance, maximising profitability, managing risk, and ensuring the successful delivery of residential developments from land acquisition through to project completion and sales. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in business planning, development appraisals, procurement strategy, cost control, and supporting the sales function to achieve business objectives.

As Commercial Director, you will be responsible for:
Leading and developing the commercial team, providing mentorship, support, and strategic direction Overseeing all commercial activities across multiple residential developments Managing development appraisals, financial viability assessments, and land acquisition evaluations Ensuring robust cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes are in place Driving profitability through effective procurement, value engineering, and cost management strategies Working closely with land, planning, technical, construction, and sales teams to maximise project performance Reviewing and approving subcontractor procurement strategies and major contract awards Managing commercial risk and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations Providing regular commercial reports and performance updates to the board and senior management team Supporting strategic business growth initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency Contributing to sales and pricing strategies to ensure developments remain competitive and commercially successful Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, subcontractors, and external partners

The Ideal Candidate The successful Commercial Director will have:
Proven experience operating at Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, or Senior Commercial Manager level within an SME house building or residential development business Strong understanding of residential development, including land acquisition, appraisals, construction costs, and commercial delivery Previous experience managing and developing commercial teams Experience working closely with residential sales teams and contributing to pricing and sales strategies Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance profitability, quality, and programme delivery Excellent knowledge of procurement, contract administration, cost planning, and risk management

Experience with in private housing, mixed-tenure developments, and regeneration-led projects would be advantageous Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills A proactive, hands-on approach suited to a growing SME environment Relevant construction, commercial, or surveying qualifications What's on Offer Competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 Attractive executive package including car allowance, bonus, pension, and healthcare Opportunity to join a successful and growing residential developer with a strong regional reputation A genuine leadership role with influence over business strategy and commercial direction Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and regeneration projects Long-term career stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team with ambitious growth plans This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional seeking a leadership position within a dynamic residential development business, where they can influence both the commercial and strategic success of the organisation.

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