Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Plymouth
Position: Permanent

Sphere is currently seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable property services contractor based in Plymouth, with projects spanning across Devon and Cornwall.

As the Lead Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of maintenance and refurbishment projects. This includes overseeing tenders, ensuring accurate pricing, and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately estimate and determine the materials, labor, and equipment quantities required for projects.
• Monitor and control project costs, identifying and addressing any discrepancies.
• Support the procurement process by preparing tender documents, assessing bids, and negotiating contracts with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Evaluate the value of work completed by contractors and subcontractors and manage payment preparations.
• Identify and assess potential risks that may impact cost and scheduling.
• Final account preparation, ensuring all costs are documented and accounted for.

Key Requirements:

• Full UK Driving License
• Proven experience in Quantity Surveying, with experience in refurbishment and maintenance projects being advantageous.
• CSCS Card
• Willingness to travel across Devon and Cornwall

On Offer:

• Competitive salary of approximately £60,000, depending on experience
• Car Allowance

To Apply: For an informal discussion, please contact Jo on 01752 421888 to learn more.

About Sphere Solutions: Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment provider in the Southwest and Wales, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester. We specialize in building long-term relationships with contractors, developers, and consultants across the region, offering a professional, bespoke, and discreet service led by highly experienced consultants.

 

I’m currently working with a well-established, multi-disciplined construction company seeking a Quantity Surveyor with drylining experience to join their team permanently.

• South Wales
• Permanent Salary + Company Car

The company specialises in a range of commercial, residential, and refurbishment projects, delivering high-quality workmanship and cost-effective solutions.

Role Overview:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all cost-related aspects of drylining projects, ensuring accurate financial control, procurement, and contract administration. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and clients to maximize value and minimize risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for drylining projects.
• Oversee procurement, tendering, and subcontractor 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 (JCT, NEC, etc.) and company procedures.
• Work closely with project managers and site teams to maintain financial control.
• Prepare monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports.
• Resolve disputes, claims, and contractual issues effectively.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within drylining, ceilings, and partitioning.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC 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.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

 

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent role with long-term career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to high-profile projects in a dynamic, growing company.
• Supportive and professional working environment

 

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

Our client is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to work for a reputable contractor specialising in designing and refurbishing workspaces across sectors like healthcare, education, commercial, and local authorities.

• Aberdare
• £50k – £60k + package
• Permanent

They offer services including office fit-outs, mezzanine floor installations, and storage solutions. Their projects range from office refurbishments to specialist facilities, and they emphasize creativity and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop estimates and quotes against client specification requirements.
• Manage project specifications and risks during the early stages.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Clients.
• Support the Sales Team in securing new projects.
• Accurately input all materials and labour required for the project.
• Obtain external quotes for sub-contract enquiries.
• Organise effective project handovers to the Project Team and Client introductions.
• Maintain a timely and effective variation procedure to ensure additional costs are captured.
• Develop and maintain pricing database.
• Support the team with continuous improvement and opportunities with the service given to our Clients.
• Develop good relationships with suppliers and other trades/bodies.
• Manage Client interfaces up to the point of handover.
• Represent the company in a professional manner externally (and internally).
• Maintain excellent Client relationships and develop relationships with new Clients.
• Attend initial Client meetings & Project Progress meetings.

Experience:

• Experience: 5 years in a relevant field, internal fit-out or construction sectors.
• Excellent client liaison and communication skills.
• Excellent numeracy and IT skills with competencies in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage self effectively.
• Having a practical, logical, and methodical approach to thinking and problem-solving.

Package:

• £50,000 – £60,000 + car allowance or Vehicle
• Office 5 days a week

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

Project Manager
Plymouth
I am working with a highly successful regional contractor to recruit an experienced Project / Contracts Manager to oversee several refurbishment projects at any one time. Working across multiple sectors, which will include refurbishment of heritage, MoD, commercial and further educational establishments, up to £2m.
To be considered for this role you will need Project / Contracts Management experience within the refurbishment sectors and have a successful track record in project delivery, leading and coordinating multiple schemes.

Duties will include:

• Project planning and pre-construction engagement – setting time scales
• Project mobilisation and site setup – programme, planning – safe and timely delivery
• Excellent construction phase implementation and delivery – management of direct labour and subcontractors
• Continual communication, to successful completion and handover of projects – site teams and client liaison

Suitable candidates:

• A proven track record managing multiple projects up to £2m, working will include; MoD, Commercial,
• Refurbishment and Heritage schemes
• NVQ 6/7, Degree in a construction related subject
• SMSTS, CSCS White / Black Card, full Driving License
• Candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS/security clearance.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are a must,

Offering ongoing projects across Plymouth and surrounding areas with an excellent salary and company vehicle & fuel card.

To Apply:
For an informal discussion please call Jo Lambert or apply as instructed.
Sphere Solutions is one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment. With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton, Plymouth, Gloucester & Truro) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.

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

• Cardiff
• Competitive salary + package

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 accommodation.

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

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