Name:
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Richard Donaldson
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Current position:
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Regional Commercial Director,
Northern Division
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Original position:
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Associate Director Commercial,
Northern Division
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Qualifications:
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ONC/HNC in Building Studies MCIOB,
DMX Exams
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Personal Information (hobbies etc.)
I'm married to Anna with two children, Camilla 9 and Max 7. My hobbies include golf and fishing which with the children I never seem to have enough time for!
What attracted you to Countryside Properties PLC?
The high quality of the homes, the future thinking and the general outlook and ethos of the Company.
How would you describe Countryside as an employer?
Very good, flexible and keen to develop every employee to get the best out of them through training. It is very much a two way relationship which a lot of people respond well to and are therefore prepared to go the extra mile for Countryside.
Name five things you do as part of your day-to-day job?
1. Manage a commercial team which includes team meetings and one to ones.
2. Budgeting for each of our developments.
3. Forecasting so we can attain our expected margins.
4. Financial cost control involving all infrastructure works and buildings.
5. Procurement of Sub-Contractors for all our developments at competitive prices whilst providing a premium quality product.
What are the best parts about working for Countryside Properties PLC?
The foresight the company has, the opportunities now and in the future and the overall job satisfaction.
What do you aspire to?
Regional Commercial Director for now.
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