Site Manager

Permanent

Plymouth

£50,000-£55,000 & Package

Sphere Solutions are looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager, with a strong housing background to join a contractor going through an exciting growth period.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage sub-contractors and site labour
• Working to programmes and budgets
• Ensure compliance and Health and Safety Regulations are in place and met at all times
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager to ensure build programme and discuss any issues

Suitable candidates:

• SMSTS, First Aid at Work, CSCS Card
• Stone/Masonry Build experience is essential
• Good supply chain management ability
• Excellent team working skills
• Proactive approach
• Passionate about Health & Safety

In Return:

• Salary paying up to £55,000 for the right candidate
• Car Allowance
• Other company benefits

To Apply:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans on 07736455560 or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.

With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.

Sphere Solutions has the privilege of working with one of the region’s most reputable building and maintenance contractors.

• Truro & surrounding
• £65,000 & package
• Permanent

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will work closely with the site teams to ensure all contracts within the branch are running in a safe working environment, develop project-specific programmes and ensure correct resources are available to allow the contracts team to deliver their projects on time, to specification and budget.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Assist with the mobilisation and setup of all projects, larger projects should have a mobilisation plan established and followed. Works will include EWI, Solar Panel & decarbonisation.
• Develop suitable programmes of work with the management team.
• Implement weekly labour plans across all contracts to review resources.
• Manage the Project Managers weekly review of labour targets, to ensure compliance. Non-compliance should be reported.
• Regularly check and audit purchases, and timesheets to deter fraud.
• Ensure all operatives behave in a courteous and polite manner, in line with the company code of conduct.
• Actively manage project operations staff, reporting to the Branch Manager on all operational matters.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• Must be a passionate leader, a good listener and a natural problem solver.
• Must have experience working in a similar role with a contractor, working on refurbishment/retrofit/maintenance/construction projects.
• HNC in construction or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS and in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Good knowledge of the industry and a wide range of local contacts.

Package:

• Salary ranging up to £65,000 for the right candidate
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Employers’ pension contribution matched
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays which will increase with the length of service
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Long service award

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 0773 655560 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. We offer bespoke, discreet, and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

Our client is a well-established regional construction company that puts Health, Safety and Quality at the forefront of their agenda.

• Health & Safety Advisor
• Plymouth/Cornwall
• Permanent

With an exceptional programme of works and forthcoming sites in mind, they have a need for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their South West operations and work with the SHE team advising on all health and safety matters, sites will be across South Devon and Cornwall

The successful applicant will promote and uphold a positive health & safety culture on site and provide specialist expert construction health and safety knowledge to the business. Suitable candidates will have good experience in implementing a positive health and safety culture within a construction/contracting environment.

The role will include:

• To advise and maintain safe systems of work across all sites, monitoring compliance with all legal bodies and regulatory requirements
• Produce Construction phase plans
• Assist in writing up internal Health and Safety documentation, safety policies and strategies
• Undertake risk assessments and method statements
• Work with the client to understand requirements and offer a collaborative approach on site
• Working with the site team to uphold a positive health and safety environment
• Ensure all works are carried out / set to achieve ISO/SMAS certifications

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction sector
• NEBOSH general or construction
• Experience of CDM, Risk assessment, Construction Phase Plans, Fire Safety, Waste Management, Manual handling
• Full valid driving licence

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 specialist shopfitting company to recruit a Project Manager to carry out a diverse and unique role.

• Plymouth
• Permanent

My client provides shopfitting services to a number of well-known food retail stores nationwide and has facilities locally where they store equipment such as shelving, fridges, lighting and HVAC units. The appointed person will be responsible for surveying sites (stores) across the nation and putting together a scope of works, plans and programs to coordinate the relocation of equipment to the facilities.

The number of stores you will be working on will be vast and will be located anywhere from Cornwall to Scotland. Some overnight stays will be expected but most travel will not require a stopover. Please note, all travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

Whilst you will be working on a number of sites, you will be responsible for putting together inventories and making logistic management plans are in place to ensure safe shop installations.

You will be responsible to the Project Manager and will liaise with other staff members and build positive relationships.

Applicants must possess the following:

• CSCS card
• Construction & Shopfitting background
• Must be confident in scheduling and able to work logistically

Additional information:

• Your time will be split between the office in Ivybridge as well as on-site across the country.
• Salary circa £50,000
• Company car or Car Allowance
• 30 days annual leave inc. bank holidays
• Death in service
• Mental health well-being enrolment
• Private medical

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 0773 655560 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.

Due to an increase in the volume of tenders, we have been appointed to assist with the recruitment of an Estimator for a Groundworks contractor.

• Estimator
• Cornwall

You will play a part in the delivery of projects and packages of work valued from £50k to £1m. My client’s scope of work includes – Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Remediation, Groundworks, Drainage and RC structures on Residential and Commercial new-build projects.

Reporting to the Commercial Director and working closely with the construction team, you will take responsibility for pricing tender packages, following the process from initial receipt through to award. Suitable candidates will have sound knowledge and the ability to read drawings with specific attention to detail.

• My client will pay up to £65,000 & a package for the most suitable candidate.
• All applicants must live within a commutable difference of Redruth.

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 0773 655560 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 my clients, a medium-sized family-owned timber frame developer, are looking to strengthen their team by recruiting an experienced Assistant Site Manager to join their Cornwall division.

• St Ives
• Permanent

Applicants must have a proven background within house building and be able to assist the Site Manager in pushing the progress on site. You will deputise if the Site Manager is unavailable and will ensure standards and morale are high throughout the team.

The development is already underway and works will continue on-site for at least another 12 months, longevity is on offer for suitable candidates to move on to local sites throughout the area.

Please only apply if you possess the following:

• SMSTS, First Aid at Work & CSCS card
• No less than 3 years experience as an Assistant Site Manager
• Trades background
• Must live locally to St Ives

On offer:

• Competitive salary, ranging up to £42,500 for the right person.
• Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Other enhanced company benefits

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 0773 655560 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.

Sphere Solutions is working with an award-winning boutique house builder

• Bodmin
• Permanent

Sphere Solutions is working with an award-winning boutique house builder to recruit an ambitious and career-driven Assistant Site Manager. The company ethos is quality first, delivering high-end houses exceeding customers’ expectations.

You will assist with the following:

• Management of direct labour and sub-contractors
• You will ensure site health and site set-up is undertaken and in accordance to company standards and expectation
• Ensure that all orders for materials and subcontractors are made and recorded accurately.
• Monitor the quality of work on-site at the various stages, reporting to the Site Manager on progress
• Attend site meetings.
• NHBC and customer liaison

Suitable candidate:

• Experience as an Assistant Site Manager and new build housing experience is essential.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work.
• Must have a strong understanding of NHBC expectations.
• Live locally, with knowledge of the supply chain

On offer is an excellent salary with great career opportunities to progress, being part of an award-winning team where quality is at the forefront of expectations. You will be enrolled onto the company bonus scheme also.

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.

 

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

• Mechanical Project Manager
• Building Services Manager
• Newquay, Cornwall
• Subsistence paid

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 in 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 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.

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor

Helston

Permanent

Ideally from a civil engineering/utilities background to join a successful local contractor covering sites across Cornwall.

You will join an experienced commercial team, reporting to a Commercial Director, financially managing several sites, and ensuring costs are monitored and adhered to.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking team of like-minded professionals.

 Key Responsibilities:

• The role will involve the procurement of sub-contractors, and tender enquiries as well as assisting with ongoing estimating duties.
• Commercial/financial management, valuations, reconciliations, and final accounts.
• You will be required to report to the head office and travel to the site.

Key Requirements:

• Qualified with a suitable construction-related qualification or experience
• Have similar experience at quantity surveying level managing several projects
• A full driving license will be required,
• Proficient IT skills in particular Excel.

On Offer:

• Salary circa £55k & company vehicle
• Offering ongoing career progression

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.

We are looking to speak with an experienced Working Foreman to oversee the build of a one-off house

• Truro
• Permanent

You will be working with the trades while simultaneously being hands-on to deliver the project.
Ideally, you have a carpentry background and are used to building houses, one off-developments would be a distinct advantage. The role will involve the management of the supply chain, reading drawings, on-site health & safety, material control/ordering, building to programme, snagging and regular liaison with the client.

You will need:

• SSSTS or SMSTS & First Aid at Work
• Trade background and happy to be hand on
• Good experience with the local supply chain
• Experience in building houses from DPC through to hand-over

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.