Job Introduction
Due to rapid growth and expansion plans Gleeson are looking for a Deputy Commercial Director to support and strengthen the group commercial structure, providing support at the centre to drive change and improve control. As Deputy Commercial Director your focus will be on CVR, cost management and audit.
Role Responsibility
- Ensure the regional commercial teams 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
- Responsible for the approval of the site start budgets, liaising with all regions to ensure documents are completed on time and comply with group policies and procedures
- Responsible for the approval of monthly valuations, liaising with all regions so that valuations are completed on time and comply with group policies and procedures
- Attendance at divisional valuation meetings
- Analyse and report on costs and cash flows
- Audit all subcontractor recommendations to ensure compliance with group policies and procedures
- Authorise subcontract orders, payments and variations in line with group policies and procedures
- Be aware of new materials and methods of construction which the business may employ
- Responsibility for accurately controlling all commercial aspects and responsibilities
- Liaise with internal and external auditors as required
- Any other duties as required by the Group Commercial Director
- Promote and act in accordance with group values, systems, policies, and procedures
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience of operating in a Senior Commercial Manager role or above (essential)
- Experience working within a high-volume housebuilding company (essential)
- Excellent communication skills and proven ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders
- Collaborative, respectful and passionate in their approach to house building
- Commercially astute
- Good communication and negotiation skills
- Team player
- IT Literate (Microsoft Office)
Package Description
- Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays
- Choice of company car or car allowance
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Holiday Buy Back Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme
- Healthshield membership
- Life Assurance Scheme
- The opportunity to join our Share Purchase Plan upon completion of a year working with Gleeson
Why Gleeson?
Gleeson is the best housebuilder in the UK, we are changing lives by building affordable, high quality homes where they are needed for the people who need them the most. At £130k our average selling price is half that of other housebuilders and this is what sets Gleeson out from the rest. We achieve this by working collaboratively, employing passionate individuals and are respectful to all our employees, customers and subcontractors.
Gleeson is a listed PLC valued at over £0.5 billion with a share price growing 14% pa over the last five years and is the most highly rated housebuilder on the stock market. Gleeson is a highly profitable business with ambitious growth plans and is poised to continue growing at a rapid pace. Dynamically led by the strongest management team in the sector Gleeson are delivering high margins, higher growth and have the cash resources to continue growing. To support this growth we are looking for ambitious, results driven individuals with a desire for progression to join our ever expanding team.
As an employee of Gleeson you will not just be an employee but a member of the Gleeson family, a collaborative team that treats each other with respect. Here at Gleeson we are passionate about developing and supporting our employees to work to the best of their potential and encourage progression from within.