Design Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Mechanical and Service Engineer

Electrical Engineer

Site Manager

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Planner

Project Director

Design Manager – Major Construction Project | Gloucestershire | £40m Project ## Design Manager – Main Contractor Location: Near Gloucester, Gloucestershire Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Permanent, Full Time ## Design Manager Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading UK construction contractor and take the lead on the design delivery of a £40 million construction project near Gloucester. This is a key leadership role where you will act as the Design Lead for the project, managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. Working closely with the Project Director, commercial and delivery teams, you will ensure that design information is coordinated, compliant, buildable, and delivered on programme. This role would suit a Design Manager with experience delivering complex construction projects for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor, ideally within the commercial, education, healthcare, defence, industrial, or public sector. ## Key Responsibilities – Lead and manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle. – Act as the Design Lead on a £40m construction scheme. – Coordinate consultant teams, architects, engineers, and specialist subcontractors. – Chair design team meetings and drive design progress against programme milestones. – Review design information for quality, compliance, buildability, and value engineering opportunities. – Manage the flow of design information to the site team, ensuring timely issue of coordinated drawings. – Work collaboratively with the commercial and construction teams to resolve technical challenges. – Ensure statutory approvals, planning conditions, and Building Regulations requirements are achieved. – Identify and manage design risks and opportunities. – Maintain excellent communication with the client and all project stakeholders. ## About You To be considered, you will ideally have: – Proven experience as a Design Manager working for a UK main contractor. – A strong track record delivering medium to large-scale construction projects. – Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams. – Excellent knowledge of construction methodologies and buildability. – Strong understanding of design coordination, programme management, and project delivery. – Experience using common document management systems such as Viewpoint, Asite, Aconex or similar. – Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. – A construction-related qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent) in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline. ## What’s on Offer – Competitive salary. – Car allowance. – Annual bonus. – Private healthcare. – Pension scheme. – Generous annual leave entitlement. – Ongoing professional development and career progression. – Opportunity to lead the design on a landmark £40m project from start to finish. ## Why Apply? This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected construction businesses and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a major project near Gloucester. You’ll have genuine ownership of the design function, working alongside an experienced project team on a high-profile scheme with excellent long-term career prospects. ## Apply Now If you are an experienced Design Manager, Senior Design Manager, Design Lead, or Construction Design Manager looking for your next challenge in Gloucestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a complex refurbishment scheme in Plymouth?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK main contractor for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major refurbishment project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of a high-profile scheme while benefiting from long-term career progression and an excellent benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate cost estimates based on consultant reports and technical information
Develop detailed project cost plans as designs progress
Produce quantities from drawings and technical documentation
Support the preparation of Contractor Proposals
Procure consultants and subcontractors
Prepare and submit applications for payment
Produce accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates
Support project mitigation and commercial recovery strategies
Attend client, consultant, and project meetings
Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team

About You

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 or large regional contractor
Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts, and valuations
Ability to interpret drawings and prepare accurate quantities
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer?

Salary of £70,000–£75,000, depending on experience
26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
Company pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Employee share scheme
Lifestyle and flexible benefits package
Two paid volunteering days each year
Long-term career progression within a leading UK main contractor

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Mid Cornwall
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 + Competitive Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with a successful, market-leading regional contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of refurbishment and new build projects across the South West. You’ll play a key role in the commercial delivery of projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial delivery of construction projects
Administer contracts, with a strong focus on NEC forms of contract
Prepare cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
Procure subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating the best commercial outcomes
Prepare subcontract documentation and manage subcontractor accounts
Monitor project costs, cash flow, and overall financial performance
Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
Prepare accurate monthly cost and value reports

About You

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts
Experience delivering refurbishment and/or new build construction projects
Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

What’s on Offer?

Salary of £65,000–£70,000, depending on experience
Competitive benefits package
Permanent, full-time position
Opportunity to work with a market-leading regional contractor
Stable pipeline of refurbishment and new build projects
Long-term career progression within an established commercial team

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Cat or Abbie on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

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Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Location: Bristol (with regional travel)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Mechanical Building Services Engineer – Bristol

We’re working with one of the UK’s leading construction businesses, delivering some of the country’s most prestigious commercial, healthcare, education and public sector projects. Due to continued growth, they’re looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Building Services Engineer to join their regional team based in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business renowned for investing in its people, offering genuine career progression, long-term project pipelines and an outstanding benefits package.

The Role

As a Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you’ll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring mechanical building services are designed, coordinated and installed to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

Supporting tender and pre-construction activities, reviewing consultant designs and specifications.
Carrying out buildability reviews and providing value engineering solutions.
Coordinating design teams and chairing technical design workshops.
Managing technical queries (RFIs) and ensuring design compliance.
Reviewing subcontractor tenders and assessing technical submissions.
Coordinating mechanical plant, equipment and specialist subcontractors.
Managing installation drawings and ensuring projects remain on programme.
Undertaking site inspections and working closely with construction teams.
Supporting commissioning and ensuring high-quality project delivery.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

Experience within Mechanical Building Services on construction projects.
A Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification).
Strong knowledge of HVAC, plant, mechanical systems and design coordination.
Experience working with consultants, subcontractors and project delivery teams.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
The ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work both independently and collaboratively.

What’s On Offer?

Salary up to £85,000
Company Car or Car Allowance
Private Healthcare
8% Matched Pension
Life Assurance
26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Additional Wellbeing & Volunteering Days
Flexible Benefits Scheme
Ongoing Professional Development & Career Progression

Apply

If you’re looking to join a market-leading contractor delivering complex, high-profile projects with genuine opportunities to progress your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Electrical Building Services Engineer

Location: Bristol (with regional travel)
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Electrical Building Services Engineer – Bristol

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s most respected construction organisations as an Electrical Building Services Engineer. Working on major construction projects across the South West, you’ll become part of an experienced Building Services team delivering high-quality projects from design through to completion.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Electrical Building Services professional looking to progress within a business that genuinely invests in its people and offers excellent long-term career prospects.

The Role

You’ll provide technical leadership across electrical building services, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant and delivered successfully throughout the construction process.

Key Responsibilities

Reviewing consultant electrical designs, specifications and tender documentation.
Providing technical input during pre-construction and tender stages.
Managing design coordination between consultants, architects and subcontractors.
Raising and managing technical queries and RFIs.
Reviewing specialist subcontractor tenders and technical submissions.
Coordinating electrical systems including power distribution, containment, lighting controls, BMS and fire alarm systems.
Managing factory acceptance testing and equipment delivery.
Reviewing coordinated installation drawings for compliance and buildability.
Carrying out site inspections and supporting project delivery teams throughout construction.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

Experience within Electrical Building Services on major construction projects.
An Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of electrical design, coordination and installation.
Experience working alongside consultants, subcontractors and site teams.
Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
Previous leadership or management experience would be advantageous.

What’s On Offer?

Salary up to £85,000
Company Car or Car Allowance
Private Healthcare
8% Matched Pension
Life Assurance
26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Additional Wellbeing & Volunteering Days
Flexible Benefits Scheme
Outstanding Training & Career Development

Apply

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a leading contractor delivering landmark projects while enjoying genuine career progression, an excellent working environment and one of the strongest benefits packages in the industry.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.

Site Manager – Internal Fit Out

Cardiff
Competitive Salary + Package
Main Contractor | Major Landmark Project

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a leading UK main contractor on a high-profile, multi-million-pound development in Cardiff.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the internal fit out phase of this prestigious city-centre scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in one of the region’s most significant construction projects.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations relating to the internal fit out package, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Managing subcontractors and site teams throughout the fit out phase
Coordinating internal works and ensuring programme deadlines are achieved
Maintaining high standards of health & safety across site
Reporting progress to the Project Manager
Conducting site inspections and quality checks
Managing logistics, sequencing, and day-to-day site activities
Ensuring works are completed in line with drawings and specifications
Driving productivity and maintaining excellent site standards

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must have:

Proven experience as a Site Manager with a recognised main contractor
Extensive internal fit out experience on large-scale construction projects
Strong knowledge of construction processes and site management procedures
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades simultaneously
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification
Experience working on high-value commercial or mixed-use developments is highly desirable

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to work on a landmark Cardiff project
Long-term career prospects with a respected main contractor
Competitive salary and package
Collaborative and professional project team
Exposure to a major city-centre development

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a strong internal fit out background looking for your next challenge in Cardiff, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Package (DOE)
Type: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

About the Company

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable construction company based in Portsmouth. The business specialises in refurbishment, extensions, partial demolition, and infill projects across a variety of sectors, with a strong focus on education and sewage treatment plant works.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects throughout 2026 and beyond, they are now seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-established contractor offering long-term career progression and involvement in a diverse range of projects.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all commercial and surveying aspects across multiple construction projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Manage project finances, budgets, and contracts
Carry out cost estimation and feasibility assessments
Prepare and manage tender documentation
Undertake risk management and commercial reporting
Complete site valuations and attend site visits
Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts
Prepare initial project budgets
Negotiate contracts and commercial terms
Monitor and manage project cash flow
Produce and manage trade packages including groundworks, M&E, and drainage packages

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
Previous experience delivering education sector projects such as schools or universities
Strong time management and organisational skills
Experience working with NEC contracts and JCT contracts is desirable
Good understanding of construction health & safety regulations
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or degree equivalent

What’s on Offer

Permanent position with a well-established contractor
Salary between £65,000–£75,000 + package (DOE)
Strong pipeline of secured work across 2026 and 2027
Excellent career progression opportunities
Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business

Apply Now

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Cameron on 07484 498209 or apply as instructed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

Senior Construction Planner | Cardiff | Competitive Salary + Package ## Senior Planner – Major Construction Project – Cardiff Are you an experienced Construction Planner looking to play a pivotal role on a landmark construction project in South Wales? We are seeking a highly capable Senior Planner to lead the planning function on an exciting £70 million construction project based in Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading main contractor delivering a prestigious scheme from the earliest stages through to completion. If you have a strong background in construction planning, programme management, and delivering complex building projects, we’d like to hear from you. ## The Role As the Senior Planner, you will take ownership of the planning strategy for a major construction development, working closely with the Project Director, Commercial Team, Site Management, and key stakeholders. Initially, your focus will be on establishing, managing, and maintaining the project programme, ensuring all milestones, risks, and opportunities are effectively managed throughout the construction lifecycle. ### Key Responsibilities – Lead the planning function on a major £70 million construction project in Cardiff. – Develop, manage, and update detailed construction programmes using Primavera P6 (or equivalent planning software). – Produce tender, contract, and construction programmes. – Monitor project progress against programme and identify risks, delays, and mitigation measures. – Work collaboratively with project teams to ensure programme accuracy and successful project delivery. – Prepare short-term and long-term look-ahead programmes. – Support project reporting, earned value analysis, and programme updates. – Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, and subcontractors. – Drive best practice in planning, sequencing, and programme management. ## Requirements We’re looking for an experienced Construction Planner with a proven track record of delivering major building projects for a main contractor. ### You’ll Ideally Have – Significant experience as a Planner or Senior Planner within the construction industry. – Experience delivering large-scale building projects valued at £30 million+. – Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and sequencing. – Excellent working knowledge of Primavera P6 (preferred) or Asta Powerproject. – Experience producing and managing detailed construction programmes. – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. – Ability to identify programme risks and develop practical solutions. – Degree or equivalent qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline (desirable). ## What’s on Offer – Competitive salary – Attractive benefits package – Long-term, high-profile construction project – Opportunity to influence the successful delivery of a flagship development – Career progression with a well-established and respected main contractor – Supportive and collaborative working environment ## Location This role is based in Cardiff, with site-based working expected. ## Apply Now If you’re an experienced Construction Planner, Senior Planner, Project Planner, or Planning Manager looking for your next challenge in Cardiff, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

Project Director – Major Education Construction Project

Location: Near Carmarthen, South Wales
Salary: Highly Competitive + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Director to lead the delivery of a landmark £100m education construction project in South Wales.

This is a career-defining role for a proven senior construction professional with extensive experience managing large-scale, complex building projects from pre-construction through to successful completion.

As Project Director, you will take full responsibility for the strategic leadership, operational delivery, commercial performance and client relationship management of a flagship education development. You will lead a substantial project team, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, programme and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and direction for a major £100m education construction project.
Manage and mentor a large multidisciplinary project team, including Project Managers, Site Managers and specialist delivery teams.
Act as the primary point of contact for the client, consultants, stakeholders and supply chain partners.
Drive programme performance, ensuring key milestones and project objectives are achieved.
Maintain rigorous control of project budgets, commercial performance and risk management.
Champion health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the project.
Develop strong relationships with local stakeholders, education sector representatives and delivery partners.
Lead project reporting and governance processes at senior management level.
Ensure successful project delivery in line with contractual obligations and business objectives.

About You

To be considered, you will demonstrate:

Significant experience operating at Project Director or Senior Project Manager level within the construction industry.
A successful track record delivering major building projects valued in excess of £50m.
Experience within the education, public sector, healthcare, commercial or large-scale mixed-use sectors.
Exceptional client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial awareness and contract management expertise.
Proven leadership capability managing large project teams and complex supply chains.
Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
Relevant construction qualification (Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent).

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to lead a prestigious £100m education development.
Long-term career prospects with a leading UK construction business.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Senior leadership role with significant autonomy and influence.
Involvement in a project that will leave a lasting legacy for the local community.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Project Director seeking your next major challenge and have a passion for delivering complex construction projects to the highest standards, we would welcome your application.

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