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Head of Commercial

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Cala Group Limited

24d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Aberdeen

AI generated summary

  • You need experience as a house builder, cost management, leadership, knowledge of housing market and risk management, and be a qualified Quantity Surveyor with strong communication skills.
  • You will develop business strategy, lead teams, manage budgets, oversee cost management, ensure operational adherence, and drive innovation in construction processes.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • 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

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Head of Commercial position?

A qualified Quantity Surveyor is required for the Head of Commercial position.

Is leadership experience necessary for this role?

Yes, experience in leading and developing a team is essential for this role.

Do I need to have experience in the housebuilding industry?

Yes, you must have experience working in a similar role with another house builder.

What software experience is preferred for this position?

Experience using Sitestream, particularly with Land and Build modules, is preferable.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Head of Commercial?

Responsibilities include managing costs for feasibility projects, delivering developments within budget, leading the commercial team, and driving cost savings and innovations.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent leadership and communication abilities, knowledge of the housebuilding market, risk management, strategic thinking, and commercial awareness.

What is the purpose of the monthly site analysis sheets produced by the Head of Commercial?

The monthly site analysis sheets chart the financial history of live sites for management and project team meetings.

How does CALA Homes promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

CALA Homes recognizes that a diverse team strengthens the company and fosters an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute and feel comfortable being themselves.

What is CALA Group's mission?

CALA Group's mission is to create vibrant and sustainable new communities characterized by exceptional design and build quality, while providing customers with a great home buying experience.

What opportunities for professional growth does CALA Homes offer?

CALA Homes offers opportunities for personal growth and strives to create an environment that allows staff to do meaningful work.

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Cala Group Limited

Building aspirational homes in sought-after locations across the UK.

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1875
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cala Homes is one of the UK’s leading homebuilders with a strong heritage in designing and building sustainable new communities across Scotland, the Midlands and the South East of England. With a design-led approach, we create aspirational homes for everyone from first time buyers to downsizers, as well as partnering with local authorities and registered providers to deliver much-need affordable housing. We believe in collaborative development, working with landowners, planners and local communities on development proposals and we add long-term value to local communities through contributions to new services, facilities and infrastructure. We also support hundreds of local charities and good causes every year through our national community bursary initiative and local sponsorship. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we have an independent 5-star rating for customer service from the Home Builders Federation . Our focus at Cala is on building a strong and sustainable business that provides exciting career opportunities for our people, contributes to the communities in which we build and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations to come.