Associate Commercial Director – Groundworks Location: Hampshire / Southampton | Permanent Salary: £85,000–£100,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Bespoke Package Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with a highly successful, established groundworks and civil engineering contractor to recruit an ambitious Associate Commercial Director to spearhead the development of a new regional operation across Hampshire and the South Coast. This is a particularly exciting opportunity for an established commercial professional with a strong background in residential groundworks, who has the industry relationships, commercial expertise and entrepreneurial drive to help establish and grow a new region. Key Responsibilities * Lead the commercial development and expansion of a new regional groundworks operation across Hampshire and the South Coast. * Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the residential groundworks and housing sectors. * Utilise an established network of contacts and relationships with PLC housebuilders, regional developers and other key clients to generate new opportunities. * Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, positioning the business as a preferred groundworks contractor. * Identify suitable projects and contracts, leading commercial discussions and supporting successful tender submissions. * Build a sustainable pipeline of work to support the establishment and long-term growth of the new region. * Work closely with the wider senior leadership team to develop and implement the regional growth strategy. * Help shape the operational requirements and future structure of the new regional office. * Maintain strong commercial controls, ensuring projects are commercially viable and delivered profitably. * Support the continued development of the business and its reputation within the South Coast construction market. About You * A proven background in groundworks and civil engineering, specifically within the residential housing sector -this experience is essential. * Experience operating at Commercial Director, Associate Commercial Director, Commercial Manager or a similar senior commercial level. * An established network of contacts across PLC housebuilders and regional residential developers. * A demonstrable ability to generate new business, develop client relationships and secure groundworks contracts. * Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the ability to identify and maximise commercial opportunities. * The confidence and ambition to help establish and grow a new regional operation. * Strong leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills. * Experience using COINS would be advantageous. Most importantly, you will need to bring an existing network of relationships and the ability to convert those relationships into genuine commercial opportunities. Salary & Package * Basic salary guide of £85,000–£100,000, depending on experience and commercial network. * Company car or car allowance. * Bespoke benefits package, tailored to attract the right individual. * Significant opportunity to influence and shape the development of a new regional operation. Please call Jo or Abbie to discuss in confidence (phone number removed). Our Commitment to Inclusion As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background
Associate Commercial Director in Southampton employer: Sphere Solutions
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