Project Manager – Major Civil Engineering Project – Newport

Location: Newport, South Wales
Salary: Excellent package + benefits
Company: Sphere Solutions (recruiting on behalf of a leading main contractor)

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a strong Civils background looking to take on a career-defining role?
Sphere Solutions are working with one of the UK & Ireland’s leading construction companies to recruit a Project Manager for a major data centre project in Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious scheme right here in South Wales.

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take ownership of the Civil Engineering programme on a large-scale project. You’ll oversee the successful delivery of all Civils packages, ensuring quality, safety, and programme targets are achieved.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing and delivering the Groundworks, Piling, Roads, Fencing, and Landscaping packages.
• Overseeing subcontractor performance and progress against schedule.
• Coordinating with design, engineering, and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Reporting to the Senior Project Manager / Project Director on all Civils-related activities.

About You

• Proven experience as a Project Manager on major Civil Engineering or Construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of Groundworks, infrastructure, and external works.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive performance and manage subcontractor teams effectively.
• Ideally degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

What’s on Offer

• An excellent salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work on a high-profile, local project with long-term prospects.
• A supportive team environment within a respected main contractor.

If you’re a results-driven Project Manager with the ambition to deliver excellence on a landmark Civil Engineering project, we want to hear from you.

Job Title: Project Manager – Civil Engineering / Construction

Location: South Wales
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the successful delivery of complex, high-value civil engineering projects within a supportive and ambitious business. You’ll be joining a company that actively promotes career development, teamwork, and employee engagement at every level.

Role Purpose

To ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards — meeting programme, budget, and client expectations.

The Project Manager will take overall responsibility for project performance, team leadership, and client satisfaction, ensuring alignment with company values and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end delivery of civil engineering or construction projects.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) requirements.
• Manage programmes, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive team performance through leadership, communication, and proactive problem-solving.
• Oversee progress reporting, risk management, and stakeholder coordination.
• Support the development and mentoring of project team members.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working culture across all levels of the project.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing the delivery of construction or civil engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Demonstrable experience in managing HSQE compliance.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in risk and opportunity management.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in contract performance forecasting.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as:
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS
  • First Aid at Work
  • Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Appointed Person (Lifting)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of high-profile civil engineering projects.
• Supportive environment that values innovation, development, and teamwork.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing regional contractor.

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Company Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Senior Quantity Surveyor, based in Bridgend.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, this company is a great fit if you’re looking for a supportive yet ambitious environment with clear career progression and strong employee engagement.

You will form part of the management team, reporting directly to the Divisional Commercial Manager, and will take responsibility for the smooth commercial management of several projects across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate commercial information to assist in developing the divisional budget.
• Take ownership of project profit and margin delivery in line with forecasts.
• Deliver consistent, accurate value and cost reporting across projects.
• Establish and maintain a robust change control process to ensure appropriate contract price adjustments are identified and agreed with clients.
• Collaborate closely with the operational team to manage commercial activities and drive delivery and growth.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and performance to ensure commercial success.
• Maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and professional conduct.
• Support and mentor junior team members to promote knowledge sharing and development.

Key Requirements

• Degree or HND qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Strong understanding of site cost management and commercial reporting.
• Proven experience in civil engineering projects (essential).
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Determined, ambitious, and commercially driven, with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

Company Culture

The company actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where every individual has an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential and where employees feel valued and respected.

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Job Title: Site Agent

Location: South Wales
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Agent / Engineer to oversee the successful delivery of a variety of civil engineering projects across South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of your projects within a supportive, agile organisation — offering the chance to work across multiple business areas, develop your leadership skills, and directly influence performance and delivery outcomes.

You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety legislation, environmental standards, and internal quality procedures.
• Contribute to overall business cash flow and margin through effective financial planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Champion a culture of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental excellence at every stage of project delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Implement efficient resource management, including allocation of labour, equipment, materials, and site facilities.
• Lead and develop teams, ensuring high performance through coaching, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Proven track record of successfully managing civil engineering projects across multiple sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong project planning and change control management skills.
• Solid financial and commercial awareness with the ability to manage costs and optimise resources.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Full and valid UK driving licence.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a growing, people-focused contractor that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career and make a tangible impact on project delivery and client success.

If you’re a motivated professional looking for your next challenge in civil engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch for further details or to apply.

Principal Engineer

Location: Bridgend
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Principal Engineer, leading the technical delivery of complex civil engineering projects across a diverse and expanding portfolio.

This role suits an individual seeking a supportive yet ambitious environment, with clear career development pathways and strong employee engagement.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the technical delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring excellence in design, construction methodology, compliance, and risk management.
The Principal Engineer acts as:

• Strategic advisor
• Technical authority
• Mentor and leader

Driving innovation, quality, sustainability, and commercial success across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering input through all preconstruction stages, from feasibility and concept design to tender and handover.
• Provide technical leadership on bids, developing construction methodologies, sequencing strategies, and risk mitigation plans.
• Conduct buildability reviews, value engineering, and technical risk assessments to ensure compliance, innovation, and cost efficiency.
• Develop, review, and approve temporary and permanent works solutions in collaboration with designers and supply chain partners.
• Champion sustainable engineering approaches, including SuDS, low-carbon materials, and modern methods of construction.
• Support bid teams with technical scope writing, programme inputs, and responses to client technical queries.
• Act as a technical advisor during client and consultant meetings, clearly articulating engineering strategies and rationale.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and embedding improvements across preconstruction processes.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers, promoting technical excellence and a culture of learning.
• Fulfil the duties of Principal Designer under CDM 2015 where required.

Key Requirements (Essential)

• Strong technical knowledge of engineering practices, civil engineering principles, and construction standards.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership (ICE, IStructE, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in CDM compliance, risk management, and technical assurance.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or similar.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Experience in client liaison, stakeholder engagement, and preparing clear technical reports.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in energy or renewables sectors.
• Strong understanding of buildability, temporary works, and construction sequencing.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, flood risk, or water-sensitive design.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.

If you are interested and would like further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Role Overview

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Cardiff.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of projects. You will assist senior team members with commercial management, data analysis, reporting, and project coordination — playing an active role in delivering high-quality work while learning from experienced professionals.

You’ll work closely with construction management, engineers, and surveyors to help keep projects on track, conduct research, attend meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and carry out tasks set by the Team Manager or Supervisor.
• Shadow experienced colleagues, assist where possible, and proactively learn from the team.
• Conduct desktop and field research, collate and analyse data, and produce reports.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, surveyors, and construction managers to maintain project progress.
• Support compliance with all quality procedures outlined in the Project Quality Plan.
• Work in a collaborative and professional manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations and progress updates to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes and techniques.
• Observe and follow all health and safety guidelines on site and in the office.

Essential Criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills — verbal and written — with the ability to engage confidently with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to achieve best value from suppliers.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving, with an understanding of business processes and systems.
• Eager to learn with a strong attention to detail, particularly with numerical data.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and meeting deadlines.
• Highly organised with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management and project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Our Benefits

• Inclusive work environment – Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024
• 34 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing support
• Professional development and membership support
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work and Tech purchase schemes
• Employee discount platform
• Language lessons
• Life insurance & sick pay
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual health checks

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Job Title: Business Development Manager – Defence

Location: Swindon / London (Flexible, with travel)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + £6,325 car allowance

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager – Defence to lead growth and brand development within the UK defence sector. This role is central to expanding our presence across public and private defence markets, driving strategic opportunities, and building long-term client relationships in alignment with the company’s strategic growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Defence Sector Director in shaping and executing the defence business development strategy.
• Identify, assess, and develop new business opportunities across UK defence and infrastructure sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and decision-makers within defence organisations.
• Represent the company at industry events, client meetings, and networking opportunities, promoting our capabilities and value proposition.
• Attend sector pipeline and business development meetings, providing updates on opportunities and market intelligence.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis, maintaining accurate and up-to-date intelligence in Salesforce or other CRM systems.
• Prepare and contribute to Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Pre-Qualification Questionnaires (PQQs), and bid strategy development.
• Participate in tender kick-off meetings, offering strategic business development insight to support winning proposals.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the UK defence sector, gained through the Armed Forces, defence contracting, or relevant government organisations.
• Proven track record of business development or client relationship management within the defence, infrastructure, or construction sectors.
• Strong understanding of defence procurement legislation and MOD processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Commercially astute with a strategic mindset and ability to translate opportunities into tangible outcomes.
• Proficient in CRM systems, ideally Salesforce.
• Flexible to travel between offices and client locations across the UK.

Core Values

• Integrity: Operate with honesty, transparency, and fairness in all interactions.
• Accountability: Take ownership, meet commitments, and deliver on promises.
• Innovation: Seek out creative, forward-thinking solutions and continuous improvement.
• Delivery: Commit to excellence and reliability in every project.
• Sustainability: Promote safe, responsible, and long-term business practices.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape and grow the company’s defence sector strategy.
• Work in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working options with regular engagement across key UK hubs.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

The Role

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

You will play a pivotal role in upholding our commitment to excellence, value, and sustainability, contributing to the successful commercial management of diverse projects. While experience in civil engineering is preferred, we are open to candidates from a range of construction and infrastructure backgrounds who demonstrate strong commercial acumen and enthusiasm for progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct measurement and valuations for projects.
• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts.
• Monitor and review the financial performance of contracts.
• Produce regular project performance reports for senior management.
• Maintain communication with clients regarding financial and project progress.
• Ensure timely customer payments in accordance with contract terms.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including reviewing and agreeing accounts.
• Price projects prior to contract agreement and provide cost input into tenders.

Requirements

• Preferred: Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent such as HND / HNC).
• Essential: Knowledge and practical understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 forms of contract.
• Interest in obtaining professional membership (e.g. CICES or RICS).
• Experience in general civil engineering or related projects.
• Strong commitment to safety and company values.
• Ambitious, proactive, and personable, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to supporting your career growth through structured development and meaningful benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential discretionary bonus scheme.
• Company mobile phone.
• Company pension scheme.
• 26 days’ holiday per year.
• ICES / RICS mentorship and professional development support.
• Access to 24/7 mental, physical, and wellbeing support via the Lighthouse Charity.
• Employee benefits and rewards through the BrightHR system.

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Job Title: Planner – Preconstruction

Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + package

Company Overview

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as a Planner, based in South Wales.

Dynamic and entrepreneurial, the company offers a supportive yet ambitious environment, with clear pathways for career progression and a strong focus on employee engagement.

Role Overview

As a key member of the Preconstruction Team, you will contribute to the planning and development of a wide range of civil engineering projects across multiple sectors. This role provides the opportunity to influence project success from an early stage, ensuring robust, efficient, and contractually compliant planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within a close-knit Preconstruction Team, covering all sectors within the civil engineering spectrum.
• Assist in leading the overall planning function at a divisional level.
• Ensure adequate resources and training are provided so each tender and project receives the appropriate planning support.
• Review project buildability, identifying risks, opportunities, and efficiencies.
• Produce and develop tender and construction programmes that are contractually compliant and based on realistic budgets, scopes, and available resources.
• Monitor on-site progress and update programmes in line with contract conditions and project developments.
• Provide clear and accurate planning information to support bid submissions and project delivery teams.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience across all aspects of civil engineering projects.
• Strong understanding of preconstruction and planning processes.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 (essential).
• Based at the Wales & Energy Bridgend office, with travel to projects across the UK as required.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Ideally located within commuting distance of Bridgend.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile civil engineering schemes.
• Long-term career progression with a growing and ambitious contractor.
• Supportive team culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this role or discuss your fit for the position, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Estimator

Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors as an Estimator, based in South Wales. You’ll become a key member of a close-knit Preconstruction Team, helping manage tender opportunities across a diverse range of civil engineering sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage tender opportunities across all civil engineering sectors.
• Take responsibility for a tender from receipt through to submission.
• Collaborate with the wider preconstruction and operations team to develop competitive and compliant tenders.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience in civil engineering projects.
• Sound knowledge of outputs and resource build-up.
• Familiarity with temporary works and associated estimating considerations.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in the renewables market.
• Proficiency in estimating software (e.g., Causeway).
• Willingness to travel to sites as needed (role based in Bridgend office).

Interested?

If you are interested and would like further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.