Mechanical Project Manager

Building Services Manager

Cornwall

We are looking to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee all building services packages for on-site construction projects. Working on large contracting schemes, this is a rare opportunity to be involved in some landmark projects, covering commercial, industrial and public sector build schemes.

The role will be varied, and you will manage all engineering services, manage resources on projects, supply chain management, cost reporting / procurement for building services packages, client liaison, consultant liaison, manage all project reporting, site auditing / project compliance, ensure on site health and safety and monthly reporting on building services schedule and programme.

 

What you will need:

• BTEC / HNC in Building Services, IOSH, CSCS, SMSTS.
• Experience of managing building services / M&E packages, delivering on time and programme
• Management of procurement, labour and sub-contractors
• Management of contract costs and variations – projects over £2m
• Health and safety management, risk assessments
• Compilation and presenting operating and maintenance manuals
• Full UK Driving License and subject to SC Clearance

 

Offering a salary in Circ. £70,000 + car allowance, excellent holiday allowance, private medical insurance and a host of flexible benefits.

For an informal discussion please call Jo, Cat or Abbie in our Permanent White Collar team on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton and Gloucester.

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.

 

Electrical Project Manager

Building Services Manager

Cornwall

 

We are looking to recruit an Electrical Project Manager to oversee all building services packages for on-site construction projects within the Engineering Services sector.

Working on large contracting schemes, this is a rare opportunity to be involved in some landmark projects, covering commercial, industrial and public sector build schemes.

 

The role will be varied, and you will manage all engineering services, manage resources on projects, supply chain management, cost reporting / procurement for building services packages, client liaison, consultant liaison, manage all project reporting, site auditing / project compliance, ensure on site health and safety and monthly reporting on building services schedule and programme.

 

What you will need:

 

• BTEC / HNC in Building Services, IOSH, CSCS, SMSTS.
• Experience of managing building services / M&E packages, delivering on time and programme
• Management of procurement, labour and sub-contractors
• Management of contract costs and variations – projects over £2m
• Health and safety management, risk assessments
• Compilation and presenting operating and maintenance manuals
• Full UK Driving License and subject to SC Clearance

 

Offering a salary up to £75,000 + car allowance, excellent holiday allowance, private medical insurance and a host of flexible benefits.

 

For an informal discussion please call Jo, Abbie or Cat in our Permanent White Collar team on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

 

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton and Gloucester.

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 with one of the region’s most established contractors to recruit a Site Manager to join their operations team in Cornwall.

• St Ives
• Cornwall
• Permanent 

You will join an experienced team, taking the site lead on a part refurbishment/part new build project, ensuring the safe and timely running of the site. Site logistics will be challenging and it’s a fairly detailed build. Thus attention to detail will be key for this site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sub-contractors, site labour, and material hire.
• Work to programme and budget, reporting any issues or risks that arise.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and that they are in place and met at all times.
• Liaise with the visiting Contracts Manager

Suitable candidates:

• SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS Card
• Must have a proven track record managing refurbishment & new build projects
• Good supply chain management ability
• Proactive approach
• Passionate about Health & Safety

In Return:

• Salary paying up to £60,000 for the right candidate
• £5,000 car allowance
• Annual leave – 25 days plus bank holiday
• Pension – match up to 6%
• Life assurance

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’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, a leading house builder would like an experienced and ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join their team for a site in St Austell.

• St Austell
• Cornwall
• £45,000 – £48,500 + Car Package

Do you want to work for a regional developer who prides themselves on creating a quality build?

Duties:

• Assist with the management of the site team and the supervision of sub-contractors
• Co-ordination of all sub-contractors and directly employed staff
• Assist the Site Manager in driving production of the site, building to programme and budget
• Ensure a high level of health and safety at all times
• Liaise with the NHBC

Suitable candidate:

• Proven track record in house building at a similar level
• Strong organisational and communication skills are also required
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work and CSCS card
• Able to work with an experienced team to assist the development of yourself and others

In return, our client is offering a competitive salary and benefits package including; a company car or car allowance, pension, life insurance and more.

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 recruiting on behalf of a leading building contractor with a reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across various sectors, including commercial, residential, and public sector framework schemes.

• Location: Bristol or Cardiff
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Contract Type: Permanent

About Us:
With a strong pipeline of work, we are looking for a talented and experienced Construction Planner to join their team in either Bristol or Cardiff.

The Role:
As a Construction Planner, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects, working across both tenders and live projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced planner or a site/project manager with planning experience seeking a fresh challenge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and programmes for both tenders and live projects.
• Work closely with project teams to monitor progress and ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Collaborate with site teams, project managers, and clients to identify key milestones, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare phasing plans, logistics strategies, and construction methodologies.
• Analyse project progress and provide accurate reports to stakeholders, identifying potential delays and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Support the tendering process by preparing programmes, methodology statements, and resource allocation plans.
• Use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or equivalent to create and manage project schedules.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to ensure alignment with the project programme.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental, and quality standards in all planning activities.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in a construction planning role or significant planning experience gained as a site/project manager.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and methodologies across a range of sectors.
• Proficiency in planning software (e.g.Microsoft Project or Asta Powerproject).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to managing project schedules.
• A relevant construction qualification (degree/HNC/HND) or equivalent experience is desirable.

The opportunity

• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the South West and Wales.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career development opportunities with a leading contractor.

For an informal discussion please call Giles on 07525 595460 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.

My client is a growing civil engineering contractor based in Bristol.

• Bristol
• Civils
• £40k – £45k + Package

Specialising in delivering high-quality infrastructure, groundworks, and construction projects. They are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys contributing to a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cost Management: Prepare, manage, and report on project budgets, ensuring financial control and profitability across all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Tendering and Procurement: Prepare and analyse costings for tenders, and assist in the procurement of subcontractors, suppliers, and materials.
• Contract Administration: Ensure compliance with contractual terms and conditions, identify and manage risks, and issue notices as required.
• Valuations and Variations: Conduct accurate valuations for completed work, prepare and negotiate variations, and submit interim and final accounts.
• Project Support: Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Reporting: Prepare and present regular financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior management.
• Client and Stakeholder Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in the civil engineering or construction sector.
• Experience with small to medium-sized projects is preferred.
• Qualifications:
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Membership in a professional body such as RICS or ICES is advantageous but not essential.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, particularly NEC and JCT.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., MS Excel, CostX, or similar tools).
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

For an informal discussion please call Connor on 07990 569825 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.