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Senior Architect

Taylor Wimpey plc

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job summary/Purpose

Our regional commercial teams are integral to the successful delivery of every Taylor Wimpey project.   

This role is an opportunity to become part of a dynamic team assisting with procurement, commercial and contractual aspects of the BU. The role entails interfacing with all staff involved in the project including, but not limited to, BUMT, site teams, subcontractors, external suppliers and JV / Development partners. 

Primary Responsibilities

​Scheduling and quantifying materials and labour 

Ensure that commercial procedures comply with both the TW Commercial Manual and the TW Operating Framework. 
Work alongside other departments to ensure project viability and improve cost effectiveness. 
Ensure all specifications and programmes are complied with and that quality is not compromised. 
Process applications and payments and resolve any issues in conjunction with the Finance Department.  Commercial Management 

Assist in WIP and cash flow forecasting. 
Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs, which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the Group or external Companies. 
Calculate all the prime costs on developments within your remit, reporting any movements in the costs since the preparation of the funding exercise.  
Assist in the preparation of Project Budgets for authorisation by the Business Unit Management Team at the appropriate time. 
Maintain the development budget both in Coins and BoQ. 
Manage RSL valuations and attend meetings on site.  Monitor and report costs 

Monitor and explain all cost movements within the project valuation. 
Responsibility for processing Contractor, subcontractor and consultant orders and payments, variation orders and day works. 
Review any variations on 3rd Party projects and liaise with Technical Project Manager for approvals. 
Undertake site valuations of production at budgeted cost on a monthly basis. 
Carry out full CVR process and prepare and present information for monthly finance meetings. 
Create Cost to Completes and ensure Current budget is up to date. 
Forecast final accounts and prepare and present cost to complete reports.  General 

Be aware of all codes of practice that impact on estimating e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, HSE etc. 
Monitor, reconcile and recharge any costs which relate to shared cost items with either other businesses within the group or external Companies. 
Attend Pre-Start, Pre-Tender, specification and any other relevant meetings as required. 
Input and maintain any computer-based databases or systems including Coins and Excel. 
Attend site on a regular basis to complete Commercial functions. 
Any other duties as required by the Senior Commercial Manager. 

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

Good knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements. 
Industry related business qualification. 
Manage internal and external clients. 
IT literate (COINS system preferred). 

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team

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