Senior Project Manager / Project Director

Location: Exeter

£100,000-£120,000 & Senior Package

A leading National Main Contractor, recognized as one of the UK’s top construction and property development businesses, is seeking to appoint a Senior Project Manager / Project Director for a prestigious project in Exeter Circ. £260m.

The project involves the largest Passivhaus scheme in the Student Accommodation sector, which includes the construction of 1,700 new build units and the refurbishment of 300 existing units. The buildings will range from 3 to 8 storeys, with construction slated to begin in July 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
• Manage the project team, stakeholders, and contractors to ensure successful delivery.
• Monitor progress and resolve issues to maintain timelines and budget adherence.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, particularly in sustainability and building codes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience with a Main Contractor (Tier 1 contractors preferred) in managing large-scale New Build projects.
• Degree-qualified with a strong background in construction management.
• Track record of successfully delivering projects of similar size and value.
• Experience in managing complex schemes, including refurbishments and high-rise builds, is highly desirable.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further information, please contact Jo Lambert at your earliest convenience.

I’m recruiting for an M&E Quantity Surveyor required for a Tier 1 contractor in Plymouth, you will join an experienced commercial team and take responsibility for the large M&E package of an ongoing scheme.

• Plymouth
• Permanent

The day job….

• Provide commercial input to the Civils package, including financial and contractual performance forecasts.
• Manage valuations, project cashflows, and turnover forecasts, including monthly cost reports and progress records.
• Provide legal and contractual advice on orders and changes, handling notices and subcontractor administration.
• Lead and manage junior staff, ensuring workload targets, deadlines, and commercial tasks are met and updated monthly.
• Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are received on time.

What are we looking for?

• Prior experience working for a Contractor as a QS.
• Technical understanding of MEP systems.
• A clear understanding of the different forms of contracts, specifically NEC.
• The ability to work collaboratively and as part of a team.

On offer….

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive car package
• New and enhanced family-friendly policies
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working available

Next steps:

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.

My client is an award-winning private developer, and they are recruiting for an experienced Housing Site Manager to join an existing site just outside of Launceston.

• Permanent/Full time
• £65,000-£67,000 & Car Allowance
• Cornwall

With a healthy land bank, longevity and successful management team, this will suit an experienced manager with experience of NHBC processes and timber frame build methods.

• Suitable candidates will have a proven track record in house building at a similar level
• Knowledge of modern construction methods, processes and current health and safety legislation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good local supply chain knowledge

In return our client is offering a competitive salary, car allowance and an excellent benefits package including pension, private medical, life assurance and a performance related bonus.

To Apply:

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 working on a unique opportunity to join a Tier 1 contractor as a Digital Construction Manager.

• Plymouth or Exeter
• Permanent

Ultimately, you will enable the use of appropriate tools and technologies to support effective project delivery.

Duties will include:

• Monitor the completion of the IM Gateway forms across all tenders to fulfil assurance procedures relating to early assessment of design team capability and internal resource considerations.
• Responsible for ensuring Exchange Information Requirements and Asset Information requirements are responded to and delivered across relevant projects.
• Responsible for ensuring the use of the common data environment to manage, share and exchange information, adhering to ISO 19650 across relevant projects.
• Support and audit the project team to ensure standards, methods and procedures using specified software/workflows are in use,
• Share best practices with the Head of Digital Construction and work on continued improvement of PLM resources.
• Responsible for promoting digital strategies that are implemented across the business and projects and provide feedback to the Senior Digital Construction Manager to ensure progress is being made and commitment to documentation is being observed.

Suitable candidates:

• Good understanding of the ISO 19650 series of documents
• Can discuss in detail open BIM standards such as IFC and COBie to support information interoperability.
• Enthusiastic and keen to use new technologies to improve traditional ways of working.
• Innovative by sharing ideas and challenging standard practices.
• Understanding and has experience with appropriate software tools to view and interrogate models.

This role can be based in one of two regional offices – Plymouth or Exeter.

On offer is a salary of between £40,000-£60,000 depending on experience and qualifications. As well as an impressive benefits package.

Next steps:

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.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a thriving group, overseeing a successful portfolio of construction-related businesses.

• Newton Abbot
• Hybrid working
• Permanent

My client is looking for someone to take their digital marketing to the next level.

• Develop and implement digital marketing strategies – social media, advertising, email marketing, display ads, SEO, SEM and PPC.
• Build and maintain the brand presence across the group
• Work closely with the sales teams and Senior Management to improve the group-wide result
• Prepare reports on the performance of marketing campaigns, monitor campaign budgets and use your initiative to present new ideas
• And more…

Suitable candidates:

• Must have proven experience as a Digital Content Creator/Marketing Executive
• High-level writing and editing skills in English and Maths
• Knowledge and experience of CMS, SEO and web traffic metrics
• Competent user of Adobe Creative Suite, Video editing software and other design softwares.

On offer is a salary of up to £36,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Hybrid working arrangements on offer with Newton Abbot being the main office but their will be the occasional need to travel to other regional offices in Plymouth and Cornwall.

Next steps:

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.

We are seeking a competent and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join a reputable shopfitting contractor, office based in Ivybridge.

• Ivybridge
• £40,000-£45,000 & Company car
• Permanent

This is a great opportunity to join an industry-leading company who are known for an inclusive and outstanding team culture.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will manage a number of projects, you will take financial responsibility and ensure projects costs are monitored, budgets adhered to, and project costs delivered.

Criteria:

• Minimum of 3 years experience within a surveying role
• HNC or degree-qualified
• Good IT skills
• Live within a commutable distance of Plymouth
• A full UK driving license will be required as some travel will be expected

On offer:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Private Medical Care
• Life Assurance
• Bonus scheme
• Full use of a company vehicle and all expenses paid when visiting sites.

What next?

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 am working with a privately owned, quality-driven, local house builder to recruit a Contracts Manager.

• Liskeard
• Permanent

You will act as an integral part of the Senior Management team.

You will report to the Head of Construction and manage a team of Site Managers to ensure all live developments are running to schedule and budget, whilst making sure Health & Safety standards are high throughout.

This is a permanent and full time role offering a package of £75,000 (salary & car allowance) and an impressive bonus scheme as well as other company benefits.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• Previous experience in the same role within house-building
• A good understanding of all house-building methods
• Must be happy to cover numerous sites across Devon & Cornwall

Next steps:

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.

Working for this construction and civil engineering contractor, you will work on a mixture of projects across the country, reporting into their Exeter office.

• SHEQ Manager
• Exeter based

You will be an integral part of the management team, providing support to the whole team on best Health & Safety practices throughout the business.

Duties will include:

• Carry out regular audits, inspections, and visits
• Carry out SHEQ tasks that are required to maintain company policies and procedures
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Advise on the practical implementation of CDM, Safe Systems of Work, Construction Phase Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and Well-being strategies.
• Accident reports for reportable accidents
• Amend and write up internal Health & Safety documentation, safety policies and procedures, and strategies.

Suitable candidates:

• Must have experience as a SHEQ Manager
• Must have an understanding of ISO 9/14/45 certifications and NERS (national electricity registration schemes)
• NEBOSH General or Construction
• Driving Licence, CSCS card & SMSTS (Preferred)
• Must be willing to travel, due to sites being across the country

On offer:

• Competitive salary up to £54,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Car Allowance
• Benefits….

Next steps:

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 Quantity Surveyor to join a contractor with a presence across the region and further afield, working on build & civils projects.

• Exeter
• Permanent
• £65,000-£67,000 & Car Allowance

NEC and JCT forms of contract experience are not essential but highly preferred.

Some projects are not local to Devon and will require some travel and the occasional overnight stay.

Your day to day will include:

• Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts.
• Preparation of monthly cost/value reports
• Production of commercial reports
• Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors
• Sub-contractor procurement
• Valuations
• Invoicing and final accounts

Who are we looking for?

• Must have experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a contractor, within Civils or Build.
• Must have confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office particularly Excel
• You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Must hold a Full UK Drivers Licence

What is on offer?

• Salary up to £67,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Car Allowance
• Other benefits

Next steps:

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.

Sphere Solutions partners with a top Groundworks & Civils contractor to recruit a Contracts Manager for sites across North & South Devon.

• Exeter
• Permanent
• £75,000-£85,000 & Package

Suitable candidates must have groundworks and civil engineering experience, want to join a reputable regional contractor to manage their sites across all areas. 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, 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 in 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 of up to £85,000 for the right person, car allowance and pension.

To Apply:

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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.