Junior Estimator

Senior Estimator & Project Manager

Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

I am working with a well-known, reputable and successful national house builder to recruit a Trainee level Estimator.

  • Permanent
  • Exeter
  • From £26,500 

You will join their team and start building the foundation to become a fully qualified Estimator.

Working with the experienced commercial team, you will learn the following:

  • Effectively manage the pricing of housing sites, from land costs to tender documents
  • Sub-contractor liaison
  • Pricing packages
  • Understanding site budgets
  • Quantifying materials needed
  • Contributing to the delivery of high-quality homes

This is an excellent opportunity to offer dynamic and structured career progression.

Ideally, you will have some knowledge of estimating/costing and be working towards a HNC or construction-related qualification.

I’m looking for an enthusiastic individual with the desire to learn, who must have good IT skills and a confident nature. Applicants must have a full driving license due to the location of the sites.

On offer is:

  • £26,500 starting salary – depending on experience
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

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.

One of our clients, an Interior fit-out contractor, is looking to recruit a Senior Estimator & Project Manager to join their team permanently.

  • Permanent
  • Plymouth – with occasional travel
  • £60k plus allowances

The successful applicant will play a key leadership role responsible for accurately estimating project costs and managing all phases of interior construction projects from inception to completion.

Daily duties will include:

  • Producing accurate and detailed quotations
  • Project managing commercial and educational premises refurbishments
  • Develop the project delivery processes, subcontractors, pricing and estimating procedures to deliver profitable projects
  • Liaise with the Sales Team
  • Create work schedules and programmes for subcontractors to price from
  • Create detailed costed quotations

Suitable candidates:

  • Relevant and up-to-date qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Estimating or related field
  • Proven track record estimating and project management within the commercial and/or educational sector
  • Proficiency in construction estimating and project management tools such as MS Project, Procore, FONN
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure

On offer….

  • Salary up to £60,000 for the right candidate
  • £6,000 Car Allowance
  • Profit share discretionary bonus scheme

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.

I’m currently working with a contractor who are an accredited provider of gas, electricity and water connections.

  • Remote – Full-time work from home
  • Utilities / Civils / M&E / Construction
  • Permanent

The business is predominantly a utility infrastructure provider but has recently acquired other businesses such as Civils, M&E, building company the list continues.

Based in London, they are looking to add to their commercial team and are recruiting for a competent Quantity Surveyor on a permanent contract.

The Candidate:

  • 3-5 years experience or more (ideally in civils, utilities or construction)
  • Happy to work the majority from home
  • Ideally degree qualified or HNC
  • Ideally resides in South Wales or Bristol
  • Hugely motivated, driven and keen to progress

Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will be responsible for commercial function which essentially will revolve around managing the budget of the project against the actual costs.
  • Carry out the procurement and establish the estimated final costs before work commences.

Package:

  • They will report directly to the head of commercial
  • working hours are 8.30 to 5pm
  • Salary is flexible depending on the level of the candidate

For an informal discussion please call Connor on 07990 569 825 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.

Sphere Solutions are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Groundworks/civils background.

  • Exeter
  • £45,000-£60,000 + Car Allowance
  • Permanent

You will be joining a highly successful Civils and Groundworks Contractor, working across various sites in Devon and extending slightly into Cornwall. As a key member of our experienced commercial team, you will report directly to the Head of Commercial.

Working with an extensive client base; predominantly house builders large and small. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking team of like-minded professionals.

  • The role will involve managing sub-contractors to maximise costs, as well as assisting with ongoing estimating duties.
  • Commercial/financial management, valuations, reconciliations, and final accounts.
  • You will be required to report to the head office and travel to the site.

The successful applicant should ideally be qualified to a degree level or similar and have extensive experience within the construction industry, preferably within a groundworks or civil engineering background.

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.

I’m looking for a qualified AQS or QS to work for an established subcontractor in Cardiff on a permanent contract.

  • Cardiff
  • Competitive salary + package
  • Permanent

The client:

Established in 1982, our client has gained experience in completing large and prestigious projects ranging from external structural framing systems to interior finishes. They specialise in suspended ceilings, acoustic wall panels, ceiling rafts, plastering, rendering, insulated render, rain screen cladding and exterior suspended ceilings. They carry out work on schools, universities and student accommodations.

The Candidate:

  • Degree qualified (preferred but not essential)
  • Ideally resides locally in the area
  • Full UK driving license and access to their own vehicle
  • Experienced in civils or construction
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Internal finishing experience (preferred)
  • Excellent Communicator with strong presentable skills
  • Able to form constructive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and clients
  • Ensuring application debtors are minimised and prompt Final Accounts are settled.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Submitting Applications for Payments to clients.
  • Visiting sites for valuations/variations and meetings as required
  • Management of site-level change management
  • Change management, compiling change notices, evaluation and agreement
  • Securing payments from the customer within the specified contract terms

 

For an informal discussion please call Connor on 07990 569 825 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.