My client is looking for an experienced Administrator

• Truro
• 3 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Salary circa £27,000

You will be supporting the Residential and Commercial asset management team by providing high-quality quality comprehensive and confidential support by carrying out the following tasks:

• Organise and monitor incoming post, deliveries and email inboxes
• Answer the main phone line and divert calls
• Schedule and organise formal and informal meetings
• Occasional minute taking
• Support the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Raise PO’s and update fee trackers
• Assist with tenant questionnaires, insurance documents and other important asset paperwork
• And much more….

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• Strong administration background with proven longevity with previous employers
• Experience in minute-taking is preferred
• Housing or construction experience is preferred
• Must be able to demonstrate an in-depth comprehensive level of knowledge, understanding and experience of successfully working in a busy office environment within a team

This is initially a 3 month fixed term contract with the potential to turn into a permanent role depending on a number of factors.

Additional information:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (30-40 minutes for lunch)
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Salary circa £27,000 depending on experience

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 seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join a large nuclear project, working on RC, bulk earthworks and infrastructure schemes.

• Permanent
• Hinkley Point C
• £60,000-£82,000

The appointed candidate will have experience in the installation of M&E and fit-out of RC frame buildings, as well as a thorough understanding of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities will include:

• Create programmes from 1^st principles, utilising M&E schemes, drawings and specifications
• Audit subcontractor programmes
• Introduce and analyse change in programmes according to prescriptive NEC conditions
• Resource and cost load
• Develop the content and structure for a tender programme
• And much more….

Applicants but possess the following:

• Must have NEC contract-based planning experience, within the UK.
• Will have familiar RC frame-building knowledge, ideally within M&E
• Minimum of 5 years of planning experience, within construction, nuclear or similar
• Previous construction experience, across a wide range of engineering projects, with a good understanding of commercial and contractual matters.
• Competency in the use of Primavera P6.

Hybrid working is an available option but there will be the requirement to go to site every week.

On offer:

• Salary ranging from £60,000-£82,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Travel allowance if you live over 50 miles away from the site
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Family-friendly benefits packages such as enhanced paternity & maternity leave
• Discounted shopping entitlement including restaurants, supermarkets and insurance companies

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 seeking a Site Agent to join a major projects team on Hinkley Point.

• Hinkley Point
• Permanent
• £55,000-£65,000

You will oversee civil engineering, power, energy and infrastructure projects on the large nuclear base. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of site operations.

Duties will include:

• Lead a significant section of the project, managing all labour, plant, material and supply chain
• Support and implement performance and Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Take full ownership and responsibility for cost management of your section of works.
• Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines
• Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate records

Suitable candidates:

• Must have a relevant qualification in engineering or construction
• Proven track record of working on large schemes as a Site Agent or similar
• Candidates with Power/Energy experience are preferred
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

On offer:

• Salary ranging from £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Travel allowance if you live over 50 miles away from the site
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Family-friendly benefits packages such as enhanced paternity & maternity leave
• Discounted shopping entitlement including restaurants, supermarkets and insurance companies

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 am working with a regional house builder to recruit a Legacy Contracts Manager.

• Fixed term to Permanent
• Exeter

You will review legacy sites with long-standing contractual issues that need to be rectified. Once defects are identified, you will need to liaise with the supply chain or appoint new contractors to carry out the work.

This role would be suitable for an experienced house building senior manager with knowledge of new build regulations, defects and general sub-contract awareness.

Additionally, an element of relationship building will be required with new and assisting Housing Associations connected to the business, to create long-standing partnerships moving forward.

• This is initially a 6-12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of turning into a permanent role depending on the extent of the workload.
• On offer is a salary circa £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, Car allowance and mileage paid.
• Sites will be across the Western region, including Cornwall, Plymouth, Exeter & South Wales.

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.

Sphere Solutions are working with a long-standing Groundworks and Civils Engineering contractor to recruit a Contract Manager due to an increase in workload.

• Exeter
• Permanent
• £60,000-£70,000 & Car Allowance

Suitable candidates must have groundworks and civil engineering experience, want to join a reputable regional contractor to manage their sites in the Devon area. With an expansion phase in full swing and a large client base of repeat business, this is an excellent time to join.

You will be tasked with the overall management of designated sites, to provide and maintain on-site health and safety, ensuring compliance and standards are always met. Managing site teams, direct labour and subcontractors ensuring all plant and materials are fit for purpose, and all PPE and on-site HSE are in place.

Ensure both short and long-term programmes and planning is in place to deliver sites on time and within budget. Regular liaison with the client on progress and attending meetings when required will all be part of this role.

The candidate:

• Experience at Contract Manager level within groundworks & civils is essential
• SMSTS and a good level of health and safety management, RAMS and COSHH
• Commercial/financial understanding
• Full Driving License as sites will be across all of Devon

On offer is a competitive salary, car allowance and pension.

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.

You will manage the construction of a large timber frame development, with an Assistant reporting to you.

• Newquay
• £70,000-£75,000 & package
• Permanent

You will ensure that targets are met regarding Health & Safety and keep a close on the quality, customer care and cost across the site.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• A proven background working to an established build programme, managing key priorities and dealing with some unexpected challenges on site.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of house building, particularly timber frame.
• Must be able to deal with customers and potential customers in all aspects of the build.
• NVQ 5 in Construction Management, SMSTS, CSCS card & First Aid at Work.

On offer:

• Salary paying up to £75,000 for the “perfect candidate”
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Competitive Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Annual leave
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 07736 455560 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 the largest and most successful Civil Engineering & Groundwork contractors are recruiting a Supervisor

• Devon, Cornwall & Somerset – working “on the road”
• Full-time/Permanent
• £33,200-£41,600 (£16ph)

You will work within a 2 person team, supervising the CCTV Drainage operations across new build housing sites in Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.

Suitable candidates will have experience using Wincan V7 and/or v8 sewer inspection reporting programme. Must have experience surveying all types and sizes of drainage systems.

Must have the following:

• Full UK Driving licence
• Confined Space Certificate (Ideally City & Guilds)
• CSCS card (minimum site operative card, with Health & Safety)

All suitable candidates must have a good understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of drainage engineering, the theory of drainage systems and all relevant legislation.

On offer is an hourly rate of £16ph, based on a 40-50 hour week – paid weekly.

The appointed candidate will take the work van home with them, and then meet the operative on-site, anywhere in Devon, Cornwall or Somerset. Candidates must live within one of these areas and must be willing to travel on a daily basis.

This is a permanently employed role and your package will include a pension, annual leave, sick pay and other employed benefits.

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.

I’m looking to recruit a Technical Co-Ordinator for a regional housing developer

• Plymouth
• £46,000-£53,000 
• Car Allowance

If you have experience working within house building or practice and enjoy the co-ordination of technical / design information, please read on.

The role will be varied, and you will be tasked with coordinating key design information and working drawing packages to enable the development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. You will coordinate RIBA stages 2 – 5, assisting in interpreting technical drawings, plans and paperwork, and ensuring all technical and design information is in place. Building predominantly in timber frame, you will have an understanding of modern house building methods.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical and design information, both architectural and engineering
• Oversee the NHBC/LABC/Building Regulations applications for approval
• Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved planning scheme, and ensure timely discharge of planning conditions
• Design reviews with site teams and external consultants, ensuring all information is present and correct.

Suitable candidates:

• Experience working with a housing developer or from a structural engineering background
• HND/ONC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of modern house building methods in particular timber frame
• Excellent communicator, with high attention to detail
• Full driving license – sites across Devon & Cornwall
• CSCS card is advantageous but not essential

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo Lambert 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.

We are looking to recruit a Services Coordinator to assist with utilities and section agreement coordination.

• Bodmin
• Cornwall
• Permanent

Working within house building you will be office-based but visit the site as and when required to meet utility providers for prestart meetings and monthly site progress meetings.

The role is administration-based, with a focus on liaison with utility providers and highways departments to gain relevant information, ensuring all the relevant technical detail is to hand for the delivery and completion of housing sites.

The successful applicant will need to have experience in one of the following:

• A background in utilities either with a provider or similar environment with good working relationships already in place
• Having worked directly within a highways department, understanding section agreements and bonds etc.
• Experience working for a housing developer, having coordinated or managed the above.

Along with:

• A must: having good administration skills, being able to use MS365
• Be well organised and have a thorough approach to chasing and coordinating the relevant information required.
• A full UK driving license due to the location of sites

This role is based in the office with occasional site visits and could accommodate a 4-day working week for the right candidate. Offering a generous holiday allowance, private medical cover and company contributory pension.

For an informal discussion please call Jo Lambert 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 am seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Architectural Technician to join an in-house design team.

• Camborne, Cornwall
• Permanent

You will be reporting to a Design Manager, you will assist in both the design and development of housing schemes.
You will work closely with the development team and external consultants to create detailed drawings using AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in residential projects, dealing with planning and building control submissions, but also has good proven design input into residential projects.

The role:

• Create architectural working drawings / keep abreast of building regulations
• Ensure Building Control consent is achieved, update the tracker & documents submitted
• Assist in obtaining technical approval / legal progress for S278, S38 and S104 agreements
• Prepare planning applications to secure implementable persimmon
• Discharge planning updates
• Ensure SAP design energy assessments are provided pre-commencement
• Assist with bespoke design requirements and preparation of construction documents

I am seeking someone with a positive flexible approach to assist in producing the required information to construct high-quality homes across Cornwall.
If you have experience in a similar, with good CAD skills and updated knowledge of building regulation and planning please do get in touch.
Offering a flexible working approach and a great working environment this is a unique opportunity to join an award-winning team.

For an informal discussion please call Jo Lambert 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.