Associate Commercial Director

Sphere Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Bespoke benefits package

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is recruiting an Associate Commercial Director to spearhead a new regional groundworks operation across Hampshire and the South Coast. You will drive commercial strategy, secure key contracts and build a robust pipeline with PLC housebuilders and regional developers.

The role requires a proven residential groundworks background, senior commercial leadership experience, and an entrepreneurial mindset to shape the regional growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Proven background in residential groundworks and civil engineering.
• Experience at Senior commercial level (Director/Manager).
• Established network across PLC housebuilders and regional developers.
• Strong ability to generate new business and secure contracts.
• Solid commercial and contractual knowledge to maximise opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial development and expansion of a new regional groundworks operation.
• Identify, secure and develop opportunities within residential groundworks and housing sectors.
• Leverage an established network to generate opportunities with key clients.
• Maintain strong client relationships and position the business as preferred contractor.
• Identify viable projects and support tender submissions.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Commercial leadership

Industry network

Business development

Commercial knowledge

Job description

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.

  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.

  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