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    Construction & Commercial Director - St Albans, United Kingdom - Churchill Retirement Living Ltd

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  • Job Title: Regional Construction & Commercial Director
  • Location: St Albans
  • Region:Eastern - Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Norfolk
  • About us

    We are Churchill Retirement Living, the fastest growing company in the UK retirement housing sector, and we're looking for people like you.

    We're a family-run, privately-owned business and we're going places. We're proud of what we do, and the people we work with. We now employ over 700 people across the country, and have ambitious growth plans for the future
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    We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

    We've won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd best company to work for in the UK, and we are also the first ever retirement living specialist to be named overall 'Housebuilder of the Year' by the WhatHouse? Awards.

    Company Values – TORCH – Trust / Openness / Respect / Communication / Honesty

    About the role

    We're looking for an experienced Construction and Commercial Director to lead Churchill's construction programme across the Eastern region.

    Your role is to maximise the effectiveness of the commercial function on our construction activities, including quantity surveying, estimating, procurement and material buying. You will lead our 3-year build programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget, to the highest quality standards.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Driving clear strategy on operational delivery across both the commercial and construction functions.
  • Preparing construction budgets, project plans and schedules.
  • Monitoring costs and progress made, producing timely reports.
  • Leading and motivating the team to achieve the budget set for each project, whilst also ensuring all policies, procedures and compliance requirements are adhered to.
  • Providing advice and guidance, sharing your knowledge and experience to support the team and individual Colleagues to achieve their professional goals.
  • You will make important decisions on a daily basis in order to maintain the smooth efficient running of the department, as well as having considerable financial responsibility through preparation of annual financial and operational forecasts and budgets.

    The team are a pivotal function in the continued success of the region, delivering the highest quality developments, at the best possible cost. Their work presents a fast-paced challenging environment that will exercise both your creativity and commercial flair to its fullest.

    Hours of work are 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00 to 5.00pm on Friday, with one hour for lunch.

    About you

    We are looking for someone with proven experience at a senior level within the housebuilding industry from either Commercial or Construction functions. You'll have expert knowledge of commercial activities including surveying, estimating and procurement.

    You'll hold an appropriate construction, surveying or technical degree (HND minimum), along with detailed knowledge and understanding of current building regulations, construction methods and products.

    Knowledge of Modern Methods of Construction, Construction Law and Health & Safety regulations is highly desirable but not essential. We'd love it if you had previous house building and contracting experience.

    Our ideal Construction & Commercial Director will be decisive, organised and methodical, with strong communication skills and an abundance of initiative. You'll be confident preparing and presenting reports, highly numerical with a good understanding of Excel.

    To be successful in the role you will also be an effective communicator with excellent leadership skills to influence and challenge at all levels, whilst inspiring and developing the team to engage and deliver profitable results.

    How you'll be rewarded

  • Competitive salary
  • Company car provision or cash for car alternative
  • Annual holiday entitlement of 28 days + Bank Holidays
  • Day off on your birthday
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Health Screening
  • Private Medical Insurance – Family Cover
  • John Lewis vouchers - £200 to all expectant parents
  • Colleague Introduction reward scheme
  • Land Introduction Bonus
  • Professional Subscriptions
  • Training Courses
  • Professional development

  • Join the Churchill family and be part of an ambitious and successful business who value and appreciate their people. Apply today

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