Site Quality and Compliance Manager

Location: Exeter
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Car Allowance / Company Truck

About the Opportunity

Join a leading name in civil engineering in a strategic role offering long-term career potential and the opportunity to shape company-wide quality standards.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-focused Site Quality and Compliance Manager to take ownership of site audits, compliance, and quality control across a range of developments throughout the South West. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a role offering variety, responsibility, and the ability to make a direct impact on operational standards and overall business success.

Reporting to the Production Director and working closely with Project and Contract Managers, you will act as the central point of contact for quality assurance across multiple live sites.

The Role

As Site Quality and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality and legal compliance across construction projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site audits to monitor, maintain, and improve quality standards
• Review and manage audit sheets, ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, NHBC standards, and Building Regulations
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date company documentation
• Liaise regularly with clients to provide updates and maintain strong relationships
• Support and advise site teams on compliance, quality, and best practice
• Travel across the South West to visit live projects (travel essential)

About You

This role would suit someone from an inspection background, ideally with experience from NHBC or LABC.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Strong background within construction or groundworks
• Previous experience in quality inspection, compliance, or auditing
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to travel throughout the South West region

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance or company truck
• Supportive and forward-thinking team environment
• Genuine opportunity to make a long-term impact within the business

What Next?

For an informal discussion, please call Jo on 01752 421888, 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. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Site Manager

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Type: Permanent
Location: Tiverton

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting several Site Managers for our client, a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor. The company specialises in delivering major residential and commercial infrastructure schemes throughout the South West.

As their workload continues to increase across the region, they are seeking experienced Groundworks Site Managers to strengthen their well-established and growing team.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure and civil engineering works, including roads, footpaths, and S278 schemes
• Oversee groundworks, site clearance, bulk excavation, and cut & fill operations
• Supervise foundations, sub-structures, and ground floor installations
• Coordinate drainage and utility services installation
• Manage construction of retaining walls and external works such as paving and tarmac
• Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Groundworks Site Manager on residential and/or commercial projects – Essential
• Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, drainage, foundations, roads, and utilities
• Ability to manage subcontractors, plant, programmes, and site documentation
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety, quality control, and compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work
• Full UK driving licence

On offer is a salary between £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience and a company vehicle.

Our client is recruiting across the South West, so if you’re interested in a role in a different location within the region, please get in touch.
With projects starting soon, they can offer immediate starts or scheduled start dates over the coming months.

Please follow the instructions below to apply, or call Abbie or Cat for an informal chat on 01752 421888.

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. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Estimator

Location: Cornwall
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE

We are working with a well-established contractor who is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team, specialising in groundworks projects across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with a proven background in estimating within the construction and/or civil engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects
• Analysing drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure competitive and accurate tenders
• Supporting the commercial and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator
  • Experience within groundworks, civil engineering, or development would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry regulations
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in estimating software and MS Office / COINS
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

On Offer

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing contractor in the South West
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Estimator based in Cornwall and looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

For an informal discussion, please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888, 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. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Contracts Manager – Groundworks

Location: Devon & Somerset
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Package
Employment Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with groundworks and/or civil engineering experience to join a long-standing regional subcontractor, managing their residential sites across Devon & Somerset.

With an expansion phase in full swing and a large client base of repeat business, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and enhance your career.

Reporting To

Construction Director

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of designated sites, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and maintaining on-site standards
• Manage site teams, direct labour, and subcontractors
• Ensure all plant, materials, and PPE are fit for purpose and available
• Maintain both short- and long-term programmes to deliver projects on time
• Liaise with internal and external H&S consultants, advisors, and auditors
• Regularly update clients on progress and attend project meetings
• Ensure timely delivery of sites within budget
• Maintain close communication with commercial and technical teams
• Source and recruit site teams and labour, managing ongoing training and HR matters

Requirements

• Experience at Contract Manager level within groundworks (housing and commercial considered)
• Strong programming and planning knowledge
• Health & safety management expertise, including RAMS and COSHH; relevant SMSTS ticket required
• Commercial and financial understanding
• Full UK Driving Licence (sites across Devon & Somerset)

Package

• Salary dependent on experience: £65,000 – £80,000
• Company vehicle or car allowance

To Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.

About Sphere Solutions
Sphere Solutions is a market leader in construction recruitment across the South West & Wales, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with contractors, developers, and consultancies, delivering a bespoke, discreet, and professional recruitment service.

Buyer

Location: Exeter
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

We’re looking for an experienced Buyer to join our client’s expanding team in Exeter. This is a key position within the procurement function, responsible for securing the best prices for construction materials in line with project contracts. Reporting directly to the Directors, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Procuring materials at the most competitive prices
• Measuring quantities of materials as required
• Comparing supplier quotes and analysing prices against tender allowances
• Researching product information and alternative solutions
• Liaising with site teams and suppliers regarding orders and deliveries
• Maintaining organised records to prevent invoice queries
• Managing stock lists and identifying cost-effective reuse opportunities
• Assisting the accounts team with invoice resolution

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Buyer, ideally within the construction industry
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Sound understanding of market research and pricing analysis
• Confident working closely with senior management

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong presence across the South West. You’ll be part of a team that values development, collaboration, and success — offering competitive pay and genuine progression opportunities.

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. 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: Exeter
Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000-£70,000 + Package

Sphere Solutions are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Civils/Groundworks background, to join a very successful sub-contractor based in Exeter with a market-leading presence in Devon, Cornwall & Somerset. Our client works with a number of housing developers and contractors across the region and, with several long-standing relationships, they have an extremely busy portfolio of work.

Duties will include:

• Produce Valuation matrices and Daywork schedules
• Review contract documentation and drawing issues to ensure all parties hold the correct information
• Produce a monthly application for payment to the client in line with the client’s calculation schedule
• Verify accurate payments for sub-contractors
• Be aware of all costs relating to all project spend
• Responsible for cost changes as a result of new drawings
• Liaise with the client to evaluate daywork before an order is raised
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with detailed procedures to achieve ISO/SMAS/CHAS/Achilles certification

The successful applicant should ideally be qualified to degree level or similar and have extensive experience within the construction industry, preferably within a groundworks or civil engineering background.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

To Apply:

For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888 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, delivering high volume and quality candidates.

Senior Buyer / Materials Buyer (Permanent)

Are you looking for a new role in Buying / Procurement?

Sphere Solutions are seeking an experienced Buyer with construction experience to join a well-established contractor in Exeter.

With at least 5 years’ experience as a Buyer, this opportunity will suit an individual with a proven track record in procuring materials, who is commercially aware, has excellent negotiation skills, and is local to Exeter.

The Role

• Procure all materials for the best possible price
• Mentor junior team members
• Analyse current supply chain price agreements and obtain competitive prices
• Compare suppliers’ quotes and analyse prices against tender allowances
• Research product information and alternative products
• Assist the accounts department to resolve/avoid invoice queries
• Measure quantities of materials if required

The Person

• Proven experience in a similar role with construction knowledge
• Highly organised with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• Good negotiation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel & Outlook
• Construction-related qualification preferred but not essential

On offer is an excellent salary and package for the right candidate. This is a unique procurement opportunity in Exeter.

Please call Jo to discuss in confidence: 01752 421888

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.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor – Housing Groundworks

Location: Bridgend
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + package

Company Overview

A leading regional civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in South Wales is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

You will take responsibility for a major project based in Bridgend, managing the self-delivery of groundworks and associated infrastructure for a large mixed-use development.

With several high-profile, long-term schemes already secured and a healthy pipeline of future work, this is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Estimation: Prepare accurate cost estimates for materials, labour, and equipment.
• Procurement: Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers and subcontractors to ensure cost-effective procurement.
• Budget Management: Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are achieved.
• Contract Management: Review, administer, and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential cost, contract, and delivery risks.
• Quantity Measurement: Measure and assess material quantities and work progress.
• Cost Control: Implement cost-control measures to optimise project profitability.
• Reporting: Produce regular reports on project finances, forecasts, and cost variances.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with relevant legislation, company procedures, and industry standards.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry, ideally in civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, cost planning, and change management.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and construction-related software packages.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary £55,000 – £65,000 + package.
• Long-term project portfolio across South Wales.
• Opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking regional contractor.
• Supportive commercial team with genuine prospects for career development.