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.

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.

Are you looking for a new role in Buying / Procurement?

• Exeter
• Permanent

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Buyer with construction experience to join a well-established contractor in their regional office in Exeter.

With at least 5 years experience of experience as a Buyer, this opportunity will suit an individual that had a proven track record in procuring materials, is commercially aware and has excellent negotiation skills.

The role:

• Procure all materials for the best possible price
• Mentor junior team members
• Analyse current supply chain price agreements / obtain competitive prices
• Compare suppliers’ quotes and analyse prices against tender allowances
• Research product information and alternative products
• Assist the accounts department to resolve/ avoid invoice queries
• Measure quantities of materials if required

The person:

• Proven experience in a similar role with construction experience and knowledge
• Highly organised/ Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Good negotiation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel & Outlook

Construction qualification preferred but not essential

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 to speak to Contracts Managers who have a background in Maintenance serving both public and private sectors.

• Plymouth
• Permanent
• £ 50,000-£55,000

Our clients work in the Housing, Education, Healthcare and Commercial & retail sectors to name a few and carry out general refurbishments such as roofing, fire protection etc.

As a Contracts Managers, you will be working on multiple projects such as MOD Refurbishments, NHS property, Social housing and Schools.

Reporting to the Plymouth office but working across sites in both regions, suitable candidates can live in Devon or Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the administration and operational management of contracts
• Assisting with pre-construction, tendering and commercial entities
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients and the supply chain
• Monitoring contract performance and risk
• Ensuring projects are delivered within the programme and budget

Requirements 

• Trade Background
• SMSTS & First Aid at work
• Experience working on project values from £1000 – £500,000
• Have an understanding of contract conditions and relevant industry regulations.

Other

• Our client is open to meeting more junior candidates who have some relevant experience in contracts Management
• Salary up to £50,000-£55,000
• Car Allowance

Next steps:

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.

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

• New build housing
• Tiverton
• Permanent

This is a full-time, permanent role working 8 am-5 pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

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 in a timely manner
• Asses validity of warranty claims and defects
• Schedule appointments 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 within construction, advantageous would be house building, property maintenance or estate agency
• 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.
• 25 days annually excluding bank holidays.
• Pension Contribution
• Some home working after a qualifying period

Next steps:

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.

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.

Senior Planning Engineer

Exeter – South West

£55k – £63k + Car Allowance

 

I’m currently recruiting for a Senior Planning Engineer to work for a large contractor on a permanent basis. Our client are looking for candidates to join their civils teams working on a variety of projects across the South West.

 

Duties:

 

• Proactively drive the progress of work on site.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of key project milestones.
• Monitor project progress and report on critical paths, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide detailed reports to senior management, clients, and stakeholders.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget.
• Support the development of resource and cost-loaded programmes, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
• Conduct regular reviews of progress against baseline programmes and propose corrective actions as necessary.

 

The Candidate:

 

• Experience delivering a planning role for a portfolio of both tender / pre-construction and build stage projects
• Proven experience in planning on major infrastructure projects.
• Tier 1 contract experience.
• Clean UK driving license and happy to travel to different sites
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and other relevant software.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering solutions.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred

 

Reporting into the operations manager

8 Hour days

40 Hour weeks

 

If you are intersted in the role and want further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

I’m looking to recruit an intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s team, which is based in several offices in the Southwest.

• Exeter
• £40,000-£45,000 + car allowance
• Permanent

They are flexible about which office you work out of, as this will be a mixture of office and site work.

Ideally, you will have a background in Water, Civils or Utilities but they are open to reviewing candidates from experience in all sectors.

For this role, you will mainly cover repairs and work from a schedule of rates with pre-agreed rates.

General Duties

• Managing Subcontractor packages
• Valuations & Variations
• CVRs Measurements & final accounts

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working on projects ranging from £500k to £2m
• Experience using SAGE 200 for reporting desired
• Full driving License

On offer is a salary up to £45,000 + car allowance, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and cashback benefits for healthcare.

Next steps:

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.

I am working with a long-standing regional contractor to recruit a Site Manager, working on several projects: ranging from refurbishment, heritage, public sector and commercial works.

• Exeter
• Permanent
• Up to £44,000 + Company Vehicle

Responsibilities will include:

 Management of sub-contractors, labour and materials.

• On-site Health & Safety, adhering to the clients’ regulations and policies.
• Reporting to the roving Contracts Manager.
• Create progress reports.
• Stay in frequent communication with the client’s representatives.

Candidate requirements:

 Must have SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid at Work is essential, regional/general contracting experience is preferred.

• Diligent, hardworking and committed to the build.
• DBS clearance will be required
• A full driving license will be required due to the location of the sites

Salary – Up to £44,000 + Company vehicle + fuel card

Private medical and 25 days annual holiday, if this is of interest please do get in touch to discuss in more detail.

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.