I am working with a regional house builder to recruit an experienced Customer Care/Multi-Skilled Technician.

• Permanent
• Full Time
• Devon, Cornwall & Somerset

You will be delivering aftercare & defect management on new-build housing developments across Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.

Reporting to the Customer Service Manager, you will perform all maintenance and repairs to newly built and owned properties, ensuring the best care and service is provided to new homeowners throughout their aftercare period.

Key responsibilities:

• Taking direction from the Customer Care Manager, ensuring all appointments are attended on time.
• Ensure the property is adequately protected before the commencement of works, including PPE and overshoes. Take relevant photographs confirming protection, before and after work and report on completion of works via email.
• Review your diary and ensure that workload is allocated appropriately, ensuring work can be completed right the first time in the time allowed and resolved promptly.
• As and when required carry out inspections of reported defects and issue a full report with photographs.
• Report any repetitive defects on active and non-active sites to the Customer Care Manager to discuss with the Commercial/Technical Director
• Ensure that Health and Safety is followed, and site regulations are followed.

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction, and housebuilding & trades e.g. Painting, Decorating, Plastering, Carpentry and Joinery
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with customers in a friendly and professional manner,
• Able to work as part of a small team with established processes and procedures.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise work and take initiative.
• Works well under pressure/in a fast-moving environment.
• Driving license.
• Must be willing to travel to sites across Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.

Package:

• A competitive salary of up to £34,000per annum
• Company Van, fuel card, tools, uniform & work phone
• 25 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays
• Pension contribution

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.

I am working on a rare and exciting opportunity for a Trainee or Assistant Estimator.

• Assistant Estimator
• Exeter
• Permanent
• £30,000-£40,000 & package

The role will strengthen your career by joining this reputable general construction firm.

You will work closely with and be responsible to an experienced Estimator and assist with all commercial and pre-construction functions of the Exeter office. Projects range from £100,000-£2million. They work within healthcare, educational, commercial, industrial and small-scale residential.

Duties will include:

• Obtain quotes/prices from the supply chain
• Read and interpret drawings for measurements
• Assist with tender documentation
• Coordinating and answering enquiries
• Commercial administration

If you are an Estimator with experience working within a different sector, please do not hesitate to apply.

Experience within the industry would be preferable, IT Skills & knowledge are a must. Knowledge and an understanding of the pre-construction process is essential.

On offer:

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• Car Allowance

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.

I am working with a well-run Interiors specialist to recruit an Office Manager.

• Office Manager – Construction
• Exeter
• Permanent

The Office Manager will work closely with the Managing Director of the business to ensure the office & business is run smoothly.

As well as ensuring the day-to-day operations in the office are running smoothly, you will also play an important part in the financial aspect of the business which will include producing invoices, chasing client payments, managing subcontractor timesheets and more.

The appointed person will oversee the daily operations of the office, ensuring efficiency and professionalism in all aspects of administrative support.

You will be required to help assist in the quotation of drylining, suspended ceiling, flooring and decoration works – with the assistance of the team.

Other duties will include:

• Supervise and coordinate office activities and operations
• Manage office supplies inventory and place orders as necessary
• Handle scheduling, appointments, and travel arrangements
• Assist in HR functions such as recruitment, onboarding, and performance management

Please only apply if you possess the following:

• Proven experience in Office Management or a Senior Administration role, preferably within construction or similar
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Familiarity with basic HR functions
• Confidential and professional phone etiquette
• Strong attention to detail

On offer is a salary ranging from £28,000-£30,000 depending on experience. You will also be included in the company bonus scheme. The office hours are Monday-Friday 8am-4.30pm.

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Assistant to join one of my clients.

• Exeter
• Permanent

My client are a well-known name within house building, to assist a busy commercial department permanently.

As their Commercial Assistant, you will undertake the administration of Customer Care payments, assist in recovering costs, raise orders, assist the buying team and subcontractors, maintain documents for payments and PO’s, and much more….

Suitable candidates must possess the following:

• Must be educated to at least GCSE level with strong Mathematical and IT ability
• Experience working in a commercial business environment, and house building experience is advantageous.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office, Excel & Outlook
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and changing environment where priorities can change daily.
• Use of COINS is desirable

On offer:

• Salary paying up to £24,000 for a candidate that can “tick all of the boxes”
• Inclusion in the company bonus scheme, paying up to 10%
• Impressive annual leave scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption leave
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Agile working arrangements

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.

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.

We are looking to recruit a Site Manager with experience in managing external packages.

• Externals Package Manager
• Exeter
• Permanent

You will join an experienced site team on a large multi-million pound new-build apartment block/s on the outskirts of Exeter. Suitable candidates will have experience managing external works, which will include; brickwork, windows, steel frame erection and landscaping.

The role:

• Quality control/ and package management
• Chair run progress/coordination meetings
• Check, write and authorise RAMS
• Experience with brickwork materials call-offs/management
• Able to work autonomously to drive the programme
• Reporting to the Project Manager to achieve programme and objectives.

To be considered:

You need to have similar construction experience and have good knowledge of external trades. Along with good IT skills and have SMSTS, CSCS and FAW.

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.

Our client, a maintenance & construction contractor are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their South West operations.

• Plymouth
• Permanent

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage the financial aspects of contracts including sub-contractor procurement, invoicing and payment management, through to the final account. Projects will be varied and include; fire stopping, retrofit – PV installations and general planned maintenance works across social housing and commercial clients.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

• Supply chain procurement
• Ensure tenders are prepared by measuring and calculating rates
• Measure and prepare cost estimates for contracts and tenders
• Ensure all work issued has labour targets to return agreed margins
• Ensure production targets are issued and contract CVR’s are set
• Valuations and final accounts

Suitable applicants will possess the following:

• Previous experience in a quantity surveying role, ideally within contracting, maintenance or fire-stopping
• Knowledge of the financial and contractual elements of projects
• Able to manage a contract from inception to final account, understand all costing and expected budgets
• Relevant industry qualifications
• Full driving license
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good MS Office knowledge

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, offering circa £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• 31 holidays including public holidays which will increase with length of service
• Staff Bonus Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Long Service Awards

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 Site Manager to join their Devon division.

• South Devon
• Housing

Applicants must have a proven background within house building and be able to lead a small team whilst developing positive work relationships with subcontractors, external consultants and senior management alike.

Works on the site are already underway but still have over 100 units to be built, this will offer longevity to the appointed person, as well as local sites to move on to once completed.

Please only apply if you possess the following:

• SMSTS, First Aid at Work & CSCS card
• No less than 3 years experience as a Site Manager
• A trades background is preferable
• Must live within a commutable distance of South Devon

On offer:

• Competitive salary, ranging up to £60,000 for the right person.
• £4,800 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.

Join a leading construction company known for delivering high-quality residential development projects

• Exeter
• Permanent

A leading construction company known for delivering high-quality residential development projects is looking to recruit a Finishing Manager to oversee the finishing stages, ensuring that the work is completed to the highest quality and safety standard. With a company ethos of commitment to excellence and having the ability to meet and exceed clients’ expectations, this is a great opportunity to be part of an award-winning team.

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the projects are completed to the highest standards and specifications pre-agreed with the client.

The role:

• Oversee and manage the finishing stages of construction projects, ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality standards
• Overseeing project schedules and ensuring working is completed on time
• Coordinate various trades and subcontractors to ensure timely and efficient completion of tasks
• Conduct thorough inspections to ensure all work meets project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Address and resolve any issues or defects promptly to maintain project schedules.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations
• Liaise with project managers, clients, and site team members to ensure smooth project delivery

What you will need:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction industry, housing or apartment experience would be preferred
• Good attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience of scheduling trades
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• A proactive approach to challenges.
• Full Driving License

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.

Do you have experience of new build housing and are looking for your next career move?

• Technical Manager
• Exeter
• Permanent/Full-Time

Sphere Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join an award-winning Housing Developer, Exeter-based, but offering agile working. Armed with either an engineering or architectural background, the suitable candidate will take responsibility for the management of the design functions for the business.

Offering a thorough and efficient approach to design, development and management, you will team of like-minded professionals, taking the helm from the inception of a project through to its completion. Creating homes across the South West, priding themselves on sustainable construction methods.

Suitable candidates will provide technical knowledge and experience at both the pre-development, construction and post-construction stages of sites. Manage/coordinate the complete design process and have a good working knowledge of design standards, building regulations and planning guidance.

You will possess the following:

• Experience in a similar role will be essential, ideally housing developer background
• Knowledge of modern build methods, efficient design techniques and sub-structures
• Have knowledge of funding criteria relevant to the affordable housing sector
• Professional qualification – Degree, HND/HNC.
• Good IT skills, AutoCAD and MS365
• Commercially aware
• Full driving license

Next steps…

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.