Senior Quantity Surveyor (Housing Groundworks)

Bristol / Gloucester

Permanent salary + package

 

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team, specializing in housing groundworks. This is a permanent position offering a fantastic opportunity to work with a well-established company that delivers high-quality groundworks, infrastructure, and civil engineering services for residential developments.

 

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of multiple projects, ensuring cost control, accurate valuations, and financial reporting while working closely with site teams, clients, and subcontractors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Manage the cost planning, budgeting, and financial reporting for multiple housing groundwork projects.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, tendering, and contract negotiations to ensure cost efficiency.
• Conduct valuations, variations, and final account settlements.
• Monitor project costs, identify risks, and implement cost-saving strategies.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms (NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts) and company procedures.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations.
• Work closely with site teams, project managers, and clients to maintain commercial control.
• Resolve disputes, claims, and contractual issues effectively.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior surveyors within the team.

 

Requirements:

 

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the housing groundworks or civil engineering sector.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Experience working with NEC, JCT, or bespoke contracts.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, cost management software, and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to sites as required.

 

If you are interested and would like further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Job Title: Contracts Manager
Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
Salary: £70,000
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client, a well-established, privately owned regional house builder, is seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee residential developments across Cornwall and the South West. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable company known for delivering high-quality homes and exceptional craftsmanship.

Role Overview

As a Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for managing contracts from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and profitability. You will work closely with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients to negotiate, review, and execute contracts that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contract management for residential developments, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Manage risk assessments and compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
• Provide leadership and guidance to site managers and project teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement best practices for contract execution.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within the housebuilding or construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of residential development contracts, procurement processes, and compliance regulations.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and problem-solve effectively.
• A solid understanding of health and safety regulations within the construction sector.
• Certifications Required: SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme), and First Aid at Work.

Why Apply?

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a growing company.
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive work environment with flexible arrangements where possible.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: £70,000 salary plus benefits including bonuses, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge in the housebuilding sector, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now by sending your CV and a cover letter to Jo Lambert at [email protected] or call 01752 421888 for a confidential discussion.

This role is being handled by Sphere Solutions, a specialist in construction and housebuilding recruitment.

 

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

£35,000-£40,000 & Car package

Exeter

Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with an award-winning housing developer to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Exeter office, working across sites in Plymouth and Exeter.

Playing an integral part of the team, you will report to the Commercial Manager and work closely with a Senior QS to assist the commercial delivery of new build housing sites.

Trainee level candidates are encouraged to apply, but would need to have experience.

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.
• Must have a driving licence

On offer:

• Competitive salary circa £35,000-£40,000 & package depending on experience and qualifications
• Company Car or Allowance
• Annual Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Career progression

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.

Customer Care Coordinator – New build housing

Tiverton

I am working with a highly reputable house building company to strengthen their team by recruiting an experienced Customer Care Coordinator.

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 within a timely manner
• Asses validity of warranty claims and defects
• Schedule appointment 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, circa £28,000.
• 1 day working from home, at the managements discretion.
• 25 days annual excluding bank holidays.
• Pension Contribution

To Apply:

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

Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.

Assistant Site Manager – Yeovil

Sphere Solutions are working with a large and successful house builder to recruit an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join an existing site in Yeovil.

You will join a busy development, reporting to the Senior Management team and support with the daily supervision of the onsite workforce.

The role will include:

• Assist with the management of a construction site, focusing on budget, specification, programme and quality.
• Ensure all quality and safety inspections are within quality control standards.
• Staff inductions, timesheets, incident reports, quality control checklists.
• Materials are called off in a timely manner and checked and stored.
• Assist the Site Manager to supervise activity of the workforce, including all subcontractors, to ensure works are completed on time, to the desired quality standards and within budget

Suitable candidates:

• Experience within the house building industry is essential, within an Assistant Site Management role
• Understanding of the NHBC or /LABC/Premier standards
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence is required
• Qualified to minimum NVQ Level 4 in Construction Site Supervision is desirable

On offer:

• Salary £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension scheme
• Life cover and private medical insurance
• Bonus scheme

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.