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Commercial Director - Residential Development Location - Shropshire Salary/Package - 80,000 - 90,000 per annum plus comprehensive executive package including car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare, and additional benefits. About the Company Our client is a well-established and growing residential developer with a strong presence across Shropshire, Mid Wales, and the surrounding regions. Delivering a mixture of private housing, affordable housing, and regeneration-led residential developments, the business has built an excellent reputation for quality, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. With an exciting pipeline of current and future developments, the company is seeking an experienced Commercial Director to lead its commercial function and play a key role in shaping the future success of the business. The Role As Commercial Director , you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the commercial department, overseeing a team of four commercial professionals. You will be responsible for driving commercial performance, maximising profitability, managing risk, and ensuring the successful delivery of residential developments from land acquisition through to project completion and sales. Working closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in business planning, development appraisals, procurement strategy, cost control, and supporting the sales function to achieve business objectives. As Commercial Director, you will be responsible for: Leading and developing the commercial team, providing mentorship, support, and strategic direction Overseeing all commercial activities across multiple residential developments Managing development appraisals, financial viability assessments, and land acquisition evaluations Ensuring robust cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes are in place Driving profitability through effective procurement, value engineering, and cost management strategies Working closely with land, planning, technical, construction, and sales teams to maximise project performance Reviewing and approving subcontractor procurement strategies and major contract awards Managing commercial risk and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations Providing regular commercial reports and performance updates to the board and senior management team Supporting strategic business growth initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency Contributing to sales and pricing strategies to ensure developments remain competitive and commercially successful Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, consultants, subcontractors, and external partners The Ideal Candidate The successful Commercial Director will have: Proven experience operating at Commercial Director, Commercial Manager, or Senior Commercial Manager level within an SME housebuilding or residential development business Strong understanding of residential development, including land acquisition, appraisals, construction costs, and commercial delivery Previous experience managing and developing commercial teams Experience working closely with residential sales teams and contributing to pricing and sales strategies Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance profitability, quality, and programme delivery Excellent knowledge of procurement, contract administration, cost planning, and risk management Experience within private housing, mixed-tenure developments, and regeneration-led projects would be advantageous Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills A proactive, hands-on approach suited to a growing SME environment Relevant construction, commercial, or surveying qualifications What's on Offer Competitive salary of 80,000 - 90,000 Attractive executive package including car allowance, bonus, pension, and healthcare Opportunity to join a successful and growing residential developer with a strong regional reputation A genuine leadership role with influence over business strategy and commercial direction Exposure to a diverse portfolio of residential and regeneration projects Long-term career stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organisation Supportive and collaborative senior leadership team with ambitious growth plans This represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional seeking a leadership position within a dynamic residential development business, where they can influence both the commercial and strategic success of the organisation. Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

Our client is a leading scaffolding contractor with a turnover of around 18m. They operate from 2 x regional offices in the South East, providing scaffolding services to the construction industry and due to growth, they now require an experienced Scaffolding Operations Director. The Role: As the Director of Scaffolding Operations, you will be accountable for the operational, commercial, and strategic management of our scaffolding division. Your leadership will be crucial in shaping the future of their business, ensuring that Scaffolding projects are executed safety, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and motivate the scaffolding operations team to ensure maximum profit along with an excellent and safe service to the client. Collaborate with the Scaffolding Commercial teams to enhance revenue streams. Manage the pipeline for prospective Scaffolding projects effectively. Nurture relationships with major clients and stakeholders. Work closely with executive leadership to implement the sales strategy. Drive growth within the scaffolding sector through teamwork and collaboration. Operate within financial guidelines to ensure profitability. Provide dynamic leadership through training and coaching initiatives. Required Experience: Extensive operational experience in the scaffolding industry. Proven knowledge of scaffolding and access solutions. Commercial expertise within the scaffolding sector. Experience in managing key account relationships. Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills. Superior teamwork and networking capabilities. Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Are you an experienced Marketing professional looking to take the lead on regional marketing strategy within the housebuilding sector? Elvet Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading residential developer for a Regional Marketing Manager to join their North East regional team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative marketing campaigns across a portfolio of residential developments, working closely with regional sales teams to increase brand awareness, generate high-quality leads, and support continued business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing regional marketing activity from concept through to delivery, ensuring campaigns are aligned with brand standards while analysing performance to maximise return on investment. This role would suit a creative, commercially aware marketing professional who enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. You'll also benefit from excellent company benefits, ongoing professional development, and genuine long-term career progression within a successful and growing organisation. What You'll Be Doing: Planning and delivering regional marketing campaigns across multiple residential developments Working closely with Sales Managers and regional teams to understand developments, target audiences, and local market opportunities Developing consistent marketing messages that align with company branding across digital and traditional channels Coordinating advertising campaigns with media partners, designers, and property portals Managing new development launches, ensuring websites, portals, and marketing materials remain accurate and up to date Producing engaging development descriptions, promotional content, and SEO-friendly website copy Monitoring and improving online property listings to maximise enquiries and lead generation Planning and attending marketing events, PR activities, show home launches, and community initiatives Writing press releases and supporting digital content across websites and social media platforms Analysing campaign performance, reporting on marketing activity, and managing regional marketing budgets Ensuring all marketing activity complies with GDPR, PECR, and company policies What We're Looking For: Previous experience within a Marketing Manager, Regional Marketing, or Senior Marketing Executive role Experience delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns Strong understanding of branding, marketing strategy, and campaign management Previous experience within the housebuilding, property, construction, or related sector would be advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong copywriting ability Experience using digital marketing platforms, websites, property portals, and social media Commercial awareness with the ability to interpret campaign performance data and identify opportunities Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Experience managing marketing budgets and external agencies Proficient in Microsoft Office with a proactive and collaborative approach to work Full UK Driving Licence Role Information: Salary: 40,000 - 61,500 DOE Company Car or Car Allowance ( 6,480) Full-time permanent position based in the County Durham area 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme, private medical insurance, pension, life assurance, and employee share purchase plan Health and wellbeing support, retail discounts, ongoing training, and genuine career progression opportunities This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client. By applying for this job you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. Please call Heather Sweetman at Elvet Recruitment for a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER / SALES EXECUTIVE CHESTERFIELD HYBRID 40,000 - 50,000 BASIC + OTE COMMISSION + CAR ALLOWANCE + COMPANY PHONE Do you enjoy building relationships, creating opportunities and becoming a trusted partner to your clients? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading services business with a long-standing blue-chip client base, and a strong pipeline of incoming work across commercial sectors. Get Recruited are partnering with a market-leading contractor who are looking to appoint a Business Development Manager to drive growth through new client acquisition, tender opportunities, and market expansion. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the future growth of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys building relationships, generating opportunities, and working closely with operational and estimating teams to secure new business. Key Responsibilities: Identify and engage new commercial clients across a range of sectors Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision makers and stakeholders Generate new tender opportunities and project enquiries Work closely with the estimating and contracts teams to support the tender process Manage and track opportunities through the company's internal systems and reporting processes Gather client feedback and market intelligence to support future business growth Attend client meetings, networking events, and industry functions to promote the business Support the company's expansion into new markets and service sectors Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth transition from opportunity through to project delivery You Must Have: Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, Client Relationship Management or a similar commercial role Experience within construction, roofing, maintenance, building services or a related industry would be advantageous A proactive and self-motivated approach with strong relationship-building skills Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities The ability to identify and convert new business opportunities Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset Full UK Driving Licence Proven experience as the following: Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, Commercial Manager, Account Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, New Business Manager, Partnerships Manager, Business Development Executive or similar. Benefits: Competitive salary tailored to experience Uncapped commission structure Car allowance Company phone Established blue-chip customer base Opportunity to shape and develop a new role within the business Supportive and collaborative team environment Long-term career progression opportunities Growing and successful business with an excellent industry reputation By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.

Role Overview: A pivotal role supporting two Managing Directors acting as a trusted partner, ensuring the efficient day-to-day operation of the MDs schedules while enabling them to focus on leadership and delivery across their regions. This role requires a high level of organisation and discretion, co-ordinating complex diaries, communication across departments, providing critical administrative and project support aligned to business priorities. You will be a key point of contact internally and externally, always acting with professionalism with a collaborative mindset with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels General Responsibilities: Executive Support Provide full diary and email management for both Managing Directors, including prioritising emails, scheduling meetings, site visits, and travel arrangements Act as the first point of contact, screening calls, emails, and correspondence Prepare agendas, presentations, reports, and briefing documents Take minutes in meetings and track actions to completion Coordination & Communication Liaise with internal departments Coordinate communication between senior stakeholders, external partners and clients Ensure smooth flow of information across the business Project & Operational Support Assist with coordination of key projects, deadlines, and deliverables Track progress on developments and management priorities Support with reporting on build progress, sales updates, operational KPIs and regional reports. Administrative Duties Drafting professional correspondence, including letters, emails, agendas and reports with consistency and accuracy. Prepare, submit and manage expenses on behalf of the Managing Directors in line with company policy. Organise meetings and off-site visits, including venue arrangements, travel arrangements, refreshments and preparation of meeting materials Arrange and create Project Review packs on a monthly basis, plus any other packs as necessary. Maintain accurate records and ensure all relevant documents are filed and accessible. Confidentiality & Discretion Handle sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality Act with professionalism and integrity at all times Requirements: PA experience at Director or Board Level Minute taking and Board pack preparation Written and Verbal Communication NVQ qualification Flexible and adaptable approach Hill Expects Every Employee to: Work as one team across Hill, valuing collaboration and mutual support Uphold our reputation by role-modelling consistent behaviours at all times and to all stakeholders Stay agile be ready to adapt, problem-solve, and keep momentum in a changing environment Take pride in your work and aim to leave a lasting, positive impact in everything you do Understand and follow all company policies, completing required training Actively champion and demonstrate Hill s values: Ambition, Collaboration, Impact, Agility Apply today to find out more and for more project information