Wates Group
Commercial Manager
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Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to play a key role in delivering high-quality homes and communities across Wales?
Wates are looking for a Commercial Manager to join our Wales Residential team, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of residential developments across the region.
Our Commercial Managers are a vital part of our business, providing strong commercial leadership across both work-winning and project delivery activities. This role requires a commercially astute leader who can balance risk, value and performance while supporting operational teams and contributing to the long-term success of the business.
As a Commercial Manager At Wates, You Will
- Lead the commercial strategy across a portfolio of residential projects throughout Wales, ensuring successful project outcomes and strong customer relationships.
- Provide commercial leadership, governance and functional excellence across all pre- and post-contract activities.
- Lead, manage, mentor and develop commercial teams, driving high performance and creating opportunities for growth and succession.
- Utilise strong planning and project management skills to manage multiple complex priorities, applying financial levers to maximise profitability and business performance.
- Ensure robust commercial controls, governance and best practice processes are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
- Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Design, Operations, Land, Development and Pre-Construction to support successful project delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and supply chain stakeholders, encouraging repeat business opportunities.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement and exceptional customer service across all commercial activities.
- Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring informed decision-making and proactive mitigation strategies.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading business with a strong presence in Wales, helping to deliver sustainable developments that leave a lasting positive impact on local communities.
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Given the nature of this position, you will be required to undergo a Basic (DBS) check at offer stage.
Our Commitments
Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at recruitment@wates.co.uk.
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