Job Title: Design Manager
Location: Exeter, Devon
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum

About the Company
Sphere Solutions are working with the refurbishment division of a leading Tier 1 contractor, who specialise in delivering internal and external refurbishment projects across the South West. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to join a prestigious company, working on a diverse range of projects and benefiting from long-term career development within a high-profile contractor.

About the Role
As Design Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth coordination and management of the design process across multiple refurbishment projects. From pre-construction through to project completion, you will be responsible for managing design risks, ensuring compliance, and making sure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with the project brief.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design process for internal and external refurbishment projects
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, architects, and internal teams to develop coordinated design solutions.
• Review and manage design documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
• Oversee design programme timelines, ensuring design information is available when required to support construction delivery.
• Identify and mitigate design risks, working proactively to resolve issues before they impact the project.
• Ensure designs remain within project budgets, working closely with the commercial team to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings, progress reviews, and client presentations.
• Ensure all designs comply with building regulations, industry standards, and client requirements.

Key Requirements (Skills & Experience)

• Proven experience managing design processes on refurbishment, fit-out, or construction projects.
• Experience working for a main contractor (essential).
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, planning, and construction legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Relevant construction or design qualification (Degree/HNC/HND).
• Strong understanding of technical design packages, including AutoCAD, Revit (desirable).
• A proactive, problem-solving approach, with the ability to manage design risk effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum.
• Car or car allowance package included.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Part time and hybrid working arrangements are on offer.
• Company pension scheme.
• ·Access to ongoing training and development programmes.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious refurbishment projects for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Clear career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking business.

Apply Now:
To apply for this Design Manager role, contact Abbie Evans at Sphere Solutions:
📞 07736 455560
📧 [email protected]

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.

Bid Writer

Permanent

Plymouth

£30,000-£35,000

The appointed candidate will lead the Bid Writing and Business Development activities for this regional construction company, ensuring that all submissions are completed professionally and within timeframes.

You will work closely with the Pre-Construction & Commercial team, gathering appropriate documents for tenders and providing general commercial assistance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage the preparation of supplier tender enquiries, including SQ, PQQs, and RFIs
• Ensure all submissions are accurate, complete, and comply with the tender requirements
• Oversee maintenance and updating the ‘Bid Library’
• Attend industry conferences, meetings, and events to promote the company
• Oversee ISO integrated management systems annual audits
• Provide insights and recommendations to the leadership team based on bid outcomes and market research

Please only apply if you possess the following:

• Must have recent and relevant experience within a similar role.
• Experience managing the preparation of tenders within construction is advantageous
• Ability to move from one job/task to another efficiently and to prioritise workload effectively.
• Must have a positive and friendly attitude with a sense of humour.

In return:

• Salary depending on experience, circa £35,000

To Apply:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 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.

With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.

I’m working with one of the region’s leading contractors, recruiting for a Design Manager to work with a highly experienced delivery team.

• Permanent
• Exeter

Projects will be varied, covering all aspects of construction, including industrial, commercial and education- ranging from £1m up to £10m, design and build projects, with an excellent secured workload and forward programme of works this is a great opportunity.

The role:

• Lead, manage and chair design meetings with external consultants and management teams
• Interface between the client, design teams (external consultants) and operational teams
• Manage design change and reports
• Liaison with the commercial team, relay any implications of changes to the client
• Assisting the Estimator with design change/price implications, pre-construction assistance regarding design change

The Candidate:

• Demonstrable pre/post contract experience in Design Management
• Have worked with a regional/main contractor in a similar role
• Longevity with previous employers
• Good client liaison skills, approachable and a good problem solver

On offer is an excellent salary and package, including car/allowance, company pension, life assurance and private medical insurance.

To Apply: For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans 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.

With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.