I am working with a highly reputable house-building company to strengthen their team

• Tiverton
• Permanent

You will be working within this experienced Customer Service department, you will act as the first point of contact, providing a high quality and professional level of service to customers and the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all enquires
• Respond to all customer queries in a timely manner
• Asses validity of warranty claims and defects
• Schedule appointments for technicians
• Order materials / obtain quotations
• Collate property information packs
• Provide required reports and analysis as required.
• Provide additional ad-hoc support to the department as required.

Key Requirements:

• Experience within a similar role is ESSENTIAL with construction, advantageous would be house building or maintenance
• Must be a competent user of Microsoft 365 software and Microsoft Access
• Must have a valid UK driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines and targets.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• 25 days annually excluding bank holidays.
• Pension Contribution

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 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.

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.

I’m looking for a Senior Site Manager!

• Newton Abbot
• Permanent

Responsible to the Contract Manager, you will join the company to finish off a small amount of units on one site, and then join a brand new site down the road.

You will manage the construction of the development, including all associated pre and post-housebuilding works. 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 construction and house building.
• 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 £74,000 for the “perfect candidate”
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Competitive Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 26 days annual leave & bank holidays
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits

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.

Sphere Solutions is working in partnership with an award-winning housing developer to recruit a well-versed Assistant Quantity Surveyor to work across the Plymouth area.

• Plymouth
• Devon
• Permanent

Playing an integral part of the team, you will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with a Senior QS to assist in the commercial delivery of developments within the Plymouth area.

You will assist with cost management, from procurement to the completion of sub-contract final accounts. You will attend site pre-start meetings, assist with the compiling of tender packages, process invoices and applications and much more. Previous experience with a main contractor, sub-contractor or housing developer carrying out similar duties is essential.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• HNC/Degree qualified ideally
• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Good MS Office and COINS experience would be preferred.
• Proven experience within this role is essential.

On offer:

• Competitive salary, that reflects your experience and qualifications
• Company Car or Allowance
• Very impressive annual leave scheme
• Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare

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.

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.