Commercial Director

Job Title: Commercial Director – Housebuilder PLC Location: UK (Regional / National Travel Required) Reporting to: Executive Board Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Overview A leading UK housebuilding PLC is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Commercial Director to take ownership of the full commercial function across multiple residential development projects. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving profitability, commercial governance, cost control, and strategic supplier relationships across a high-volume residential pipeline. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of cost efficiency and value engineering. Key Responsibilities Commercial Leadership Lead the overall commercial strategy across regional residential development operations Provide strong leadership to Quantity Surveying and Commercial teams across multiple sites Work closely with Construction, Technical, Land, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on project viability and delivery Cost & Financial Control Oversee full project cost management from land acquisition through to final account Ensure robust budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting across all developments Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality or build standards Manage risk exposure and implement effective cost mitigation strategies Procurement & Supply Chain Lead procurement strategy for subcontractors, materials, and key suppliers Negotiate major contracts and frameworks to secure best value and long-term partnerships Monitor supply chain performance and ensure compliance with commercial agreements Project Viability & Land Appraisal Support land acquisition teams with commercial input on feasibility and financial modelling Assess development opportunities and contribute to investment decisions at board level Ensure accurate cost planning from early-stage land bids through to completion Governance & Reporting Deliver accurate commercial reporting to the executive leadership team and board Ensure compliance with internal controls, industry regulations, and governance frameworks Oversee risk management across all commercial activities Leadership & Development Build, mentor, and develop high-performing commercial teams Drive a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement Act as a senior ambassador for the business with external stakeholders Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Leader within a UK housebuilder or residential developer Strong background in quantity surveying, cost management, and commercial strategy Track record of delivering large-scale residential projects profitably Excellent negotiation skills with subcontractors and supply chain partners Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-pound budgets Ability to operate at board level and influence strategic decisions Strong leadership and team development capability Personal Attributes Commercially astute and highly analytical Strong communicator with executive presence Decisive, resilient, and solution-focused Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-pressure development environment Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail