Commercial Director

Reporting directly to the Residential Business Unit MD we are looking to appoint a Commercial Director to lead on all business commercial activities for our projects in London and the South East.

This is a senior leadership role and you will be a key member of the Residential Executive Committee working jointly with the MD to develop commercial strategies to positively impact the Business Unit.

Key areas of focus will include:

· Accountability for operational excellence in respect of commercial elements of production activity including strategy, subcontract procurement, risk management, pre and post contract, margin improvement and people development

· Contribute to the development, implementation and successful delivery of the Business Plan

· Propose and agree with the Regional/ BU Director appropriate commercial strategies

· Ensure focus is maintained by operational teams so that both profitability and cash performance are optimised

· Ensure that commercial processes and procedures set by the company are utilised consistently

· Lead on and provide a focus for the recruitment, develop and management of commercial team members

· Contribution to commercial and contract strategy for tenders, attend and contribute to all pre-contract point meetings

· Anticipate and co-ordinate appropriate responses and develop strategies for the resolution of formal disputes with clients and sub-contractors

· Act as a liaison between the Business Unit and the Legal Department

· Ensure that the Business Unit maintains appropriate commercial relationships with the supply chain and adheres to the company’s wider supply chain strategies

Profile & Requirements:

· Significant experience in commercial leadership having previously worked on residential schemes ranging from £50M to £100M+ under both traditional contracting arrangements and a development approach

· Strong leadership skills, including experience of managing and developing teams, and the confidence to successfully lead, influence and communicate at all levels to deliver targets

· Evidence of managing a portfolio of projects

· Experience in managing complex formal disputes with the Supply Chain, Consultants & Client

· MRICS (or MCIOB plus extensive experience)

· Experience of managing and resolving adjudications

Why Bouygues UK:

As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:

- 26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days
- Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)
- Life insurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme).
Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.
Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.
With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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