Your time will be split between the site (West Cornwall), and the office (Mid Cornwall) and there will be the requirement to travel to the Exeter office for meetings, occasionally.

Responsibilities will include:

• Act as the first point of contact for Residents and relay effective communication to site teams and management.
• Manage residents’ expectations, re-arrangement or postponement of works.
• Manage customer complaints and resolve any issues that arise.
• Delivery of customer survey process via door-to-door surveys and telephone surveys.
• Support with community projects and activities where requested.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a similar role, preferably with a contractor.
• Must have outstanding customer care skills including negotiation, problem-solving and listening skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum GCSE English and Maths Grade C

On offer:

• Salary up to £29,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Car Allowance and fuel card for business use only
• Pension match scheme
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

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.

• Client-side
• Cornwall
• Permanent

With an investment and development partnership ethos, this organisation is currently on the search for a Project Manager. The sole purpose is to manage multiple projects from design through to handover and aftercare, ensuring a quality build, safely and to agreed budgets and time scales. Project will be varied including, residential and mixed-use developments across Cornwall.

The role:

• Manage project budgets / take charge commercially of all project financials
• Manage performance, ensuring successful delivery of construction projects.
• Implementing contracting and procurement strategy, including the appointment of contractors and suppliers
• Lead monthly project meetings, pre-construction, and construction stages, producing build programmes and reviewing design / technical approvals.
• Liaise with the development teams, understanding sales & lettings to build programme, accounting for section 106 agreements.
• Manage risk and opportunity, ensuring build costs are controlled, holding CVR meetings, and reviewing costs and variations.
• Monitor and inspect projects, ensuring the quality and safety of all sites.

The Person

This role is an integral appointment for the operational team and will require similar experience and knowledge to be considered.

• Significant experience working within the construction industry, managing complex projects or portfolios.
• Excellent financial/commercial understanding of build costs, risk and variations
• Both developer & construction experience is preferred, ideally working within a client-side environment would be preferred
• Full project lifecycle knowledge
• Degree qualified or equivalent within a construction-related discipline and preferably a membership of a professional organisation.

On offer:

• Salary Circ. £60,000 with a
• Car allowance,
• Private medical insurance,
• Pension
• Performance-related bonus.

For an informal discussion please call Jo Lambert 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 contractor to recruit a Roofing Site Manager to join their team.

• Roofing
• Truro
• Permanent

Specialising in maintenance and refurbishment works, my client is known for their reputation for repeat business across the South West.

This position will be working on roofing upgrades to social housing across the Cornwall region, and managing quality control works on void and occupied properties. You will oversee the team and ensure they carry out works safely and in a timely manner, according to the programme.

Suitable candidates:

• Please only apply if you have experience of roofing projects, ideally pitched roofs.
• Must have SMSTS/SSSTS, CSCS & First Aid at Work
• Must live within Cornwall, you will be expected to travel across the region

For an informal discussion please call 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.

Partnering with a top regional contractor, I’m seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a major refurbishment programme. Are you ready to take charge of a high-impact project?

• Site Manager
• Cornwall
• Permanent

Working across multiple sectors, which will include refurbishment of heritage, MoD, commercial and further educational establishments, up to £2m.
To be considered for this role you will need extensive Site Management experience, be used to taking a project from inception to completion and have good client liaison skills, sometimes working in an occupied environment.

Duties will include:

• Manage and coordinate all site staff and sub-contractors.
• Give daily toolbox talks
• Drive delivery of the site, building to programme and budget
• Always manage and ensure a high level of health and safety.
• A proven track record managing projects up to £2m, working will include; MoD, Commercial, Refurbishment and Heritage schemes
• SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid are required
• Candidates must be willing to undergo DBS/security clearance.
• IT skills are a must,

Offering ongoing works local to Cornwall  with an option of a company vehicle or car allowance.

For an informal discussion please call 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 partnering with a leading regional contractor, I’m recruiting an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple refurbishment projects simultaneously. Ready to manage and make an impact?

• Contracts Manager
• Cornwall
• Permanent

Working across multiple sectors, which will include refurbishment of heritage, MoD, commercial and further educational establishments, up to £2m.
To be considered for this role you will need Project / Contracts Management experience within the refurbishment sectors and have a successful track record in project delivery, leading and coordinating multiple schemes.

Duties will include:

• Project planning and pre-construction engagement – setting time scales
• Project mobilisation and site setup – programme, planning – safe and timely delivery
• Excellent construction phase implementation and delivery – management of direct labour and subcontractors
• Continual communication, to successful completion and handover of projects – site teams and client liaison

Suitable candidates:

• A proven track record managing multiple projects up to £2m, working will include; MoD, Commercial, Refurbishment and Heritage schemes
• NVQ 6/7, Degree in a construction-related subject
• SMSTS, CSCS White / Black Card, full Driving License
• Candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS/security clearance.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are a must,

Offering ongoing projects across Cornwall, excellent salary and company vehicle & fuel card

For an informal discussion please call 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.

One of the largest and most reputable house-building experts requires an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join them.

• North Devon
• Permanent

Reporting to the Site Manager, you will assist the Site Manager in managing the development of the site through to completion, ensuring that Programme, Quality and Cost targets are achieved in accordance with the build programme.

To be successful in the role, we are looking for:

• Experience working on new build housing sites
• Ability to prioritise tasks to meet changing business needs
• Must hold SMSTS, First Aid at Work & CSCS card
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the construction trade

In return:

• Salary up to £47,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Private Medical Scheme – Single Cover
• 26 days holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years of continuous service up to 29 days)
• Choice of Flexible Benefits
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

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.

We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a top-tier contractor, based on a 10-year refurbishment contract in Plymouth.

• Devonport Dockyard
• Permanent
• £70,000-£80,000 & £6700 car allowance

Your day to day will include:

• Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts.
• Preparation of monthly cost/value reports for the area, together with a review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members
• Production of commercial reports together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members
• Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors
• Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts – monitoring of such accounts against forecasts. Ensure cash flow is maximised including ensuring payments are received on time.

Who are we looking for?

• Must be educated to degree level
• Must have experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a large contractor
• Must have confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office particularly in Excel
• You will have excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Must hold a Full UK Drivers Licence
• Must be able to gain Security Clearance

What is on offer?

• Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience and level of seniority
• Car Allowance of £6700
• New and enhanced family-friendly policies, including eight weeks of paternity leave, 26 weeks of maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave, menopause guidance and more
• Professional subscription – you will get one professional subscription funded to support your professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working available

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 tier-one housing developer is looking to recruit an Office Administrator / Secretary for their Plymouth Head office.

• Plymouth
• £26,000-£30,000
• Permanent

You will be working closely with the Construction Director and wider senior management team.

Other duties will include:

• General admin duties such as handling of phone calls, mail and emails on behalf of the Head of Construction.
• Arrange meetings, seminars and company events.
• Take minutes at meetings when required, transcribe and distribute accordingly.
• Manage and maintain an effective filing system.
• Report writing.
• Recruitment & onboarding of new starters, liaising with the Office Manager.
• Document control.
• Diary management.

Essential Criteria:

• Must have PA/secretarial experience, preferably within construction.
• Competent user of IT & Microsoft packages – Powerpoint, Excel, Word, and Electronic diary management systems.
• Full UK Driving licence and use of own vehicle.
• COINS experience is highly desirable.

On offer:

• Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience

Hours: 8.30am-5pm Monday-Friday based in the office, no hybrid working.

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.

• Permanent
• Plymouth
• £35,000-£43,000

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 manage an assistant-level member of staff and 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 ranges up to £43,000 for the most suitable candidate
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Healthcare package
• Pension

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 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.

• Exeter
• Permanent

As a Technical Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of residential developments. You will be responsible for coordinating various external consultants, ensuring the smooth progression of projects from inception through to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience within the housebuilding sector, possess strong organisational skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 The role:

• Coordinate consultant’s design and ensure drawing issues are up to date.
• Ensuring S38, S278, and S104 approvals are achieved.
• Appoint utility contractors.
• Managing building regulation submissions to the NHBC
• Assist with discharging of planning conditions and ensuring S106 obligations are met.
• Chair pre-development project meetings.

What you will need:

• Construction/design related HNC/HND/Degree desirable.
• New build experience in private spec housing is essential.
• Thorough use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Packages is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role with a house builder or consultant
• Knowledge and understanding of technical services.
• Full UK driving license.

Offering an excellent package including car allowance, bonus, and private medical insurance. The role will offer a mix of office, site and home working.

For an informal discussion please call 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.