Role Overview

In a Nutshell

We have a great opportunity for an Associate Commercial Director to join our team within Vistry Services - Special Projects, at our Brentwood office.

This role will be managing the significant budget of building safety for the Vistry Group, with an emphasis on the recovery action of costs against supply chain, insurance and/or opportunities for additional works.

As our Associate Commercial Director, you will encourage and create a teamwork culture throughout, recognising the responsibilities of the Line Management Structure, whereby opportunities are maximised, and problems are identified and resolved to the overall benefit of the team and the company. To take responsibility for the Quantity Surveying functions and assist in the procurement of subcontracts on contracts. To maximise profitability having regard to client/subcontractor relations and the company’s strategic objectives with regard to repeat business, the Partnering Ethic, and the risk / reward philosophy. To participate in the management of the team including assisting in recruitment, providing direction, leadership, together with training and development requirements of Quantity Surveyors reporting to the job holder.

You will have responsibility to lead the commercial discussions with key stakeholders such as Client Agents, Managing Agents, RTMs, Commercial Consultants (it is expected that a significant proportion of the commercial management of projects will be delivered through external cost consultants), Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Fire Authorities.

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

Let’s cut to the chase, what’s in it for you…