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 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 well-known groundworks & civil engineering contractor to recruit an Assistant Site Manager to join their operational team.

• Groundworks
• Exeter
• Permanent

Applicants must have a proven background within groundworks or house building and able to assist the Site Manager. You will deputise if the Site Manager is unavailable and will ensure standards and moral is high throughout the team.

Please only apply if you possess the following:

• Must have a CSCS card as a minimum – SMSTS & FAW is advantageous
• Trades background is preferred
• Someone based in the Exeter area would be well-placed for the sites they have.

On offer:

• Competitive salary for the right candidate
• Car Allowance
• Company pension scheme

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 seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Groundworks/civils background.

• Exeter
• £45,000-£60,000 + Car Allowance
• Permanent

You will be joining a highly successful Civils and Groundworks Contractor, working across various sites in Devon and extending slightly into Cornwall. As a key member of our experienced commercial team, you will report directly to the Head of Commercial.

Working with an extensive client base; predominantly house builders large and small. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking team of like-minded professionals.

• The role will involve managing sub-contractors to maximise costs, as well as assisting with ongoing estimating duties.
• Commercial/financial management, valuations, reconciliations, and final accounts.
• You will be required to report to the head office and travel to the site.

The successful applicant should ideally be qualified to a degree level or similar and have extensive experience within the construction industry, preferably within a groundworks or civil engineering background.

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.

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 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.

Our client, an award-winning residential developer is recruiting for an experienced Housing Site Manager.

• Okehampton
• Permanent

With a healthy land bank and clearly structure management team, this will suit an experienced manager with experience of NHBC processes and traditional build methods.

As an experienced Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the production of all units, on-site health and safety management and the management of sub-contractors. Reporting to you will be a full site team consisting of an Assistant Site Manager and a permanent forklift and labourer as a minimum.

Suitable candidates will have a proven track record in house building at a similar level, together with knowledge of both traditional and modern construction methods, processes and current health and safety legislation. Strong organisational and communication skills are also required. Good local supply chain knowledge will be essential. SMSTS, CSCS and FAW will be required, both academically qualified and trade backgrounds will be considered.

In return, our client is offering:

• Competitive salary Circ. £72,000 and an
• Excellent benefits package including; company car/car allowance, pension, private medical, life assurance and a performance-related bonus.

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.

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