Estimator

Cornwall – Hybrid working on offer

Due to our ongoing growth and increasing demand, we are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Senior Estimator. With a strong commitment to innovation, precision, and excellence, this civil engineering contractor build long-lasting relationships with clients.

As an experienced Estimator, you will manage the estimation process for high-value projects, provide accurate cost assessments, and lead the bid process to secure new work. You’ll work closely with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure all estimates align with project goals and client expectations.

The role:

• Collaborate with the Estimating Manager and Commercial Manager to improve processes and strategies.
• Develop estimating strategies and pricing schedules with the bid team.
• Obtain competitive pricing from suppliers and maintain a pricing database.
• Conduct site investigations.
• Maintain tender details in the register database.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of tender documents.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A relevant construction-related qualification or membership with significant experience ideally in civil engineering / groundworks
• Proven experience preparing and presenting successful construction estimates.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Good IT skills, ideally Causeway experience

What is on Offer:

• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events.
• 28 days holiday with the option to purchase more.
• Flexible working hours and home working options.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Jo on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth and Truro. We are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

Sphere Solutions are working with a regional contractor to recruit a Construction Administrator/Coordinator to join their office team in Launceston.

Construction Administrator

Launceston

£28,000-£30,000

What we are looking for

• Someone who has experience working in the Construction industry
• IT Literate
• Experience in an office coordinator/office manager/project assistant role
• Driving License

What you will be doing

• Be the first point of call in the office
• Oversee all sites and projects
• Main communicator between departments
• Manage schedules
• Visiting sites/attending meetings

 

This role is likely to need someone in the position full time but they are open and flexible if the right candidate needed to work on reduced hours/part time basis.

 

Standard full time hours are Monday-Friday 37.5hrs per week. Salary ranging from £28,000-£30,000.

 

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Cat, Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

 

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

 

 

 

I have the privilege of working with this large Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Project Manager to join an existing site temporarily in Exeter and then start a new long-term scheme in Plymouth.

• Plymouth
• Permanent

You will take full responsibility for a large external refurbishment project in Plymouth, ensuring the programme is running to plan, teams are performing as they should, and health & safety are to a high standard throughout.

Accountabilities & Key Tasks:

• Manage the client, end users, contractors and labour staff.
• Source and manage the suitable supply chain.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality within site operations, delivering a high-value, safe project for the client.
• Work across disciplines (Surveying, Design Management, Buying, Planning, HR, HSE) to effectively manage contracts.
• To plan, organise, control, and coordinate the project to a satisfactory and safe completion.
• And much more….

Suitable candidates will have a successful main contracting background, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor, managing complex projects.

On offer is a salary of up to £75,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include car allowance, health care package and pension.

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

I’m pleased to be working with a highly successful Tier 1 contractor, to recruit a forward-thinking, methodical and experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Commercial team.

• Newton Abbot
• Permanent

My client would benefit from someone with a proven background in managing the Values part of a project.

• Manage any client change valuations
• Liaise with the wider commercial team to identify where there are areas to save money and effectively find more value for money
• You will report to a senior, working together to head up changes and valuations on this multi-million-pound project

Applicants must have experience at QS or Senior level, no junior level candidates on this occasion.

Package:

• Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Car Package – car allowance or company car
• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced family-friendly benefits package
• And more…

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply using the red button at the top of the page.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

I’m working with a successful and long-standing property maintenance and refurbishment contractor to recruit a Head of Decarbonisation & Energy Services, on a national basis.

• Nationwide
• Permanent

In a nutshell, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful execution of decarbonisation projects, developing high-performing teams and expanding the company’s market presence.

Applicants must be aware this role will require a lot of travelling, overnight stays and time spent on the road between offices & sites.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management & Leadership, or equivalent
• Higher level qualifications within construction or similar
• Experience within a similar role is essential
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pitman Excel Cert – advantageous)
• CSCS Managers card
• Must have a proven background of leading teams through change and complex challenges

In return:

• Salary ranging from £70,000-£75,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Car Allowance & fuel card
• Bonus scheme
• Impressive holiday allowance, above the market average.
• Life assurance, pension other family-friendly benefits

For an in-depth and more details job description please call.

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply using the red button at the top of the page.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

 

• Mechanical Project Manager
• Building Services Manager
• Cornwall

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee all building services packages for on-site construction projects. Working on large contracting schemes, this is a rare opportunity to be involved in some landmark projects, covering commercial, industrial and public sector build schemes.

The role will be varied, and you will manage all engineering services, manage resources on projects, supply chain management, cost reporting/procurement for building services packages, client liaison, consultant liaison, manage all project reporting, site auditing/project compliance, ensure on-site health and safety and monthly reporting on building services schedule and programme.

 

What you will need:

• BTEC / HNC in Building Services, IOSH, CSCS, SMSTS.
• Experience of managing building services / M&E packages, delivering on time and programme
• Management of procurement, labour and sub-contractors
• Management of contract costs and variations – projects over £2m
• Health and safety management, risk assessments
• Compilation and presenting operating and maintenance manuals
• Full UK Driving License and subject to SC Clearance

 

Offering a salary in Circ. £70,000 + car allowance, excellent holiday allowance, private medical insurance and a host of flexible benefits.

For an informal discussion please call Jo, Cat or Abbie in our Permanent White Collar team on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton and Gloucester.

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.

 

• Electrical Project Manager
• Building Services Manager
• Cornwall

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Project Manager to oversee all building services packages for on-site construction projects within the Engineering Services sector.

Working on large contracting schemes, this is a rare opportunity to be involved in some landmark projects, covering commercial, industrial and public sector build schemes.

The role will be varied, and you will manage all engineering services, manage resources on projects, supply chain management, cost reporting/procurement for building services packages, client liaison, consultant liaison, manage all project reporting, site auditing/project compliance, ensure on-site health and safety and monthly reporting on building services schedule and programme.

 What you will need:

 BTEC / HNC in Building Services, IOSH, CSCS, SMSTS.

• Experience of managing building services / M&E packages, delivering on time and programme
• Management of procurement, labour and sub-contractors
• Management of contract costs and variations – projects over £2m
• Health and safety management, risk assessments
• Compilation and presenting operating and maintenance manuals
• Full UK Driving License and subject to SC Clearance

Offering a salary up to £75,000 + car allowance, excellent holiday allowance, private medical insurance and a host of flexible benefits.

 

For an informal discussion please call Jo, Abbie or Cat in our Permanent White Collar team on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton and Gloucester.

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 working with one of the region’s most established contractors to recruit a Site Manager to join their operations team in Cornwall.

• St Ives
• Cornwall
• Permanent 

You will join an experienced team, taking the site lead on a part refurbishment/part new build project, ensuring the safe and timely running of the site. Site logistics will be challenging and it’s a fairly detailed build. Thus attention to detail will be key for this site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sub-contractors, site labour, and material hire.
• Work to programme and budget, reporting any issues or risks that arise.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and that they are in place and met at all times.
• Liaise with the visiting Contracts Manager

Suitable candidates:

• SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS Card
• Must have a proven track record managing refurbishment & new build projects
• Good supply chain management ability
• Proactive approach
• Passionate about Health & Safety

In Return:

• Salary paying up to £60,000 for the right candidate
• £5,000 car allowance
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holiday
• Pension – match up to 6%
• Life assurance

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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 recruiting for an M&E Quantity Surveyor required for a Tier 1 contractor in Plymouth, you will join an experienced commercial team and take responsibility for the large M&E package of an ongoing scheme.

• Plymouth
• Permanent

The day job….

• Provide commercial input to the Civils package, including financial and contractual performance forecasts.
• Manage valuations, project cashflows, and turnover forecasts, including monthly cost reports and progress records.
• Provide legal and contractual advice on orders and changes, handling notices and subcontractor administration.
• Lead and manage junior staff, ensuring workload targets, deadlines, and commercial tasks are met and updated monthly.
• Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are received on time.

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience working for a Contractor as a QS.
• Technical understanding of MEP systems.
• A clear understanding of the different forms of contracts, specifically NEC.
• The ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

On offer….

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive car package
• New and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working available

Next steps:

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.

My client, a leading house builder would like an experienced and ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join their team for a site in St Austell.

• St Austell
• Cornwall
• £45,000 – £48,500 + Car Package

Do you want to work for a regional developer who prides themselves on creating a quality build?

Duties:

• Assist with the management of the site team and the supervision of sub-contractors
• Co-ordination of all sub-contractors and directly employed staff
• Assist the Site Manager in driving production of the site, building to programme and budget
• Ensure a high level of health and safety at all times
• Liaise with the NHBC

Suitable candidate:

• Proven track record in house building at a similar level
• Strong organisational and communication skills are also required
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS card
• Able to work with an experienced team to assist the development of yourself and others

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package including; a company car or car allowance, pension, life insurance and more.

To Apply:

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.