Head of Commercial

The Company

Gentoo Homes has over 15 years’ of experience and expertise in property-related activity ranging from regeneration and modernisation to new build schemes. Since 2001 we have built more than 3000 new homes and are now one of the North East’s most successful housing developer

As a part of the Gentoo Group, we’re a profit-for-purpose business and reinvest back into Gentoo’s Affordable Housing Programme.

We are recruiting for an experienced Head of Commercial to join the Gentoo Homes Management Team and provide support to the Homes and Affordable Delivery Teams. Where you will be responsible for the implementation of infrastructure and construction of up to 250 homes per year.

We have ambitious growth plans, which involve the construction of 900 new affordable homes at an investment of £130 million. Our affordable homes plan involves building new estates in Sunderland delivering homes for Affordable Rent, Rent to Buy and Shared Ownership.

We are a responsible builder who understands that property development isn’t just about constructing homes with a great specification in a sought-after location, but, creating modern, sustainable homes our customers and future generations will be proud to call their own.

We are looking for a values-driven, commercially orientated individual who will ensure that the business plan is delivered safely and profitably.

A full recruitment pack can be accessed at https://www.gentoogroup.com/careers

What we are looking for:

Extensive experience working at a senior level in the residential, and or Contracting house-building sector.

Quantity Surveyor Degree or equivalent work experience.

A recognised related professional qualification is desirable.

Experience in developing highly performing commercial teams delivering sustainable profit and best value.

Extensive experience in developing and negotiating sub-contract relationships.

Extensive experience in safety legislation in relation to the build process.

Demonstrable experience in continuous improvement to services to deliver increased value.

Demonstrable experience in procurement and contract negotiation.

Experience in recognising business opportunities and putting together bids to win new land.

Proven experience in highlighting, evaluating and mitigating risk.

The role is subject to a basic DBS paid for by Gentoo.

Some of our great benefits include:

30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Free Health Cash Plan, with cashback for dental, optical, physio, wellbeing therapies and more, with some free child cover.

Access to private healthcare through the Health Cash Plan.

Competitive Aviva pension scheme – Gentoo will contribute up to 10% based on your personal contribution.

Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

Enhanced family-friendly leave

Car mileage allowance if you use your personal vehicle for business purposes.

Life assurance cover to the value of 3 times your annual salary.