Head of Commercial - #142530

About The Role

CALA Homes (North) Ltd are looking to recruit a Head of Commercial to join their Commercial team. This senior role will lead and represent the Commercial team in the region with the responsibility for accurately projecting and managing costs for all feasibility projects and at all stages of individual projects. This will be a key contributor to the strategic direction of the wider regional business.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Play a key strategic role as part of the senior team to develop the strategy for the business going forward, identifying key risks and opportunities, and implementing appropriate actions
• Lead across, and with our partners out with the business, in a way that is reflective of the Cala values
• Effectively lead, engage and develop the team
• Ensure operational adherence to all Cala processes and systems
• Accurately cost all feasibility projects at land acquisition stage
• Deliver developments in line with cost budget
• Maintain accurate and up to date TBRs, creating and managing of budgets
• Responsible for subcontract, material and plant payments
• Work closely with the Finance Manager/Director to prepare realistic forecasts/budgets
• Produce monthly site analysis sheets charting financial history of live sites for management and project team meetings
• Work in partnership with the Construction Director to develop and implement a strategy for ensuring suitable labour and subcontractors are available for the business needs
• Drive cost savings, new materials, and construction innovations
• Ownership of margins i.e. responsible for delivering in line with budget and profit improvement
• Responsible for the people development strategy within department

About You

You must have experience working in a similar role with another house builder, and must have cost management experience. Experience in leading and developing a team is essential. You should have experience of using Sitestream, Land and Build modules are preferable.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of the housebuilding market
• Knowledge of risk management
• Qualified Quantity Surveyor
• Pro-active
• Excellent at multi-tasking
• Good planning and organisation skills
• Strategic thinker
• Commercially astute
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

We recognise that a diverse team makes us a stronger and more successful company. We value different ideas and perspectives as it helps improve our decision-making, products and services. And we’re striving to create an inclusive work environment, in which everyone can feel comfortable as themselves, uniquely contribute and do their best work. If we need to adjust anything in our recruitment process to support you, please contact [email protected]

About Us

The Cala Group is a major UK housebuilder and leading provider of desirable new homes across Scotland, the South of England & Midlands. Driven by a mission to create vibrant and sustainable new communities, our homes are characterised by exceptional design and sector-leading build quality, and we have a passion for providing our customers with a great home buying experience. This is an exciting time to be at Cala. Our approach to sustainability and technology is undergoing a dramatic transformation, and we’re aiming to create an industry-leading experience for both our staff and customers. At Cala, you can expect to be part of an environment which allows you to do meaningful work, while offering opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to be the favoured employer in our industry and beyond. We encourage applications from those who want to be part of a culture where they can thrive, feel a sense of belonging and be comfortable being themselves at work.