My client, a tier-one housing developer is looking to recruit an Office Administrator / Secretary for their Plymouth Head office.

• Plymouth
• £26,000-£30,000
• Permanent

You will be working closely with the Construction Director and wider senior management team.

Other duties will include:

• General admin duties such as handling of phone calls, mail and emails on behalf of the Head of Construction.
• Arrange meetings, seminars and company events.
• Take minutes at meetings when required, transcribe and distribute accordingly.
• Manage and maintain an effective filing system.
• Report writing.
• Recruitment & onboarding of new starters, liaising with the Office Manager.
• Document control.
• Diary management.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have PA/secretarial experience, preferably within construction.
• Competent user of IT & Microsoft packages – Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Electronic diary management systems.
• Full UK Driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• COINS experience is highly desirable.

On offer:

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience

Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday based in the office, no hybrid working.

For an informal discussion please call Abbie on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

• Permanent
• Plymouth
• £35,000-£43,000

The appointed candidate will lead the Bid Writing and Business Development activities for this regional construction company, ensuring that all submissions are completed professionally and within timeframes.

You will manage an assistant-level member of staff and work closely with the Pre-Construction & Commercial team, gathering appropriate documents for tenders and providing general commercial assistance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the preparation of supplier tender enquiries, including SQ, PQQs, and RFIs
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and comply with the tender requirements
• Oversee maintenance and updating the ‘Bid Library’
• Attend industry conferences, meetings, and events to promote the company
• Oversee ISO-integrated management systems’ annual audits
• Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on bid outcomes and market research

Please only apply if you possess the following:

• Must have recent and relevant experience within a similar role
• Experience managing the preparation of tenders within construction is advantageous
• Ability to move from one job/task to another efficiently and to prioritise workload effectively.
• Must have a positive and friendly attitude with a sense of humour.

In return:

• Salary ranges up to £43,000 for the most suitable candidate
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Healthcare package
• Pension

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.