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
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Lead the commercial development and expansion of a new regional groundworks operation across Hampshire and the South Coast.
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Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities within the residential groundworks and housing sectors.
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Utilise an established network of contacts and relationships with PLC housebuilders, regional developers and other key clients to generate new opportunities.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, positioning the business as a preferred groundworks contractor.
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Identify suitable projects and contracts, leading commercial discussions and supporting successful tender submissions.
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Build a sustainable pipeline of work to support the establishment and long-term growth of the new region.
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Work closely with the wider senior leadership team to develop and implement the regional growth strategy.
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Help shape the operational requirements and future structure of the new regional office.
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Maintain strong commercial controls, ensuring projects are commercially viable and delivered profitably.
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Support the continued development of the business and its reputation within the South Coast construction market.
About You
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A proven background in groundworks and civil engineering, specifically within the residential housing sector -this experience is essential.
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Experience operating at Commercial Director, Associate Commercial Director, Commercial Manager or a similar senior commercial level.
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An established network of contacts across PLC housebuilders and regional residential developers.
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A demonstrable ability to generate new business, develop client relationships and secure groundworks contracts.
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Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with the ability to identify and maximise commercial opportunities.
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The confidence and ambition to help establish and grow a new regional operation.
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Strong leadership, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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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
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Basic salary guide of £85,000–£100,000, depending on experience and commercial network.
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Company car or car allowance.
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Bespoke benefits package, tailored to attract the right individual.
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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).
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