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.

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 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 currently recruiting for a Trainee / Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a long-established Civils Engineering contractor.

• Helston,
• Cornwall
• Permanent

Office-based, but visiting site/s as and when required, you will join a commercial team and assist with all commercial functions of quantity surveying.

Projects are varied and can be summarised as minor civils projects, working for local councils, civil engineers, contractors Etc. You will be exposed to pricing / tender enquiries, sub-contractor procurement, valuations, site measurements, and invoicing through to the final account process. With a structured training programme, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to embark on a commercial career within Cornwall.

What you will need:

• A desire and enthusiasm to learn
• Basic site / commercial experience will be advantageous
• Good IT skills are a must, Excel is essential
• Ideally educated to BTEC level in a construction-related subject, but not essential there is the opportunity to become suitability qualified with ongoing training and support
• You will need a full driving license as the head office is based in Helston and there will be regular travel to site/s across Cornwall.

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 have a unique opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join an award-winning team to deliver a new-build housing site in Helston.

• Ashton, near Helston,
• Cornwall

Working with an experienced team, you will take charge of delivering this unique site. With a considered and realistic build programme, quality and delivery are at the forefront of this site, ensuring a high-end unit is handed over every time.

You will take charge of on-site teams, including sub-contractors, on-site health & safety and material control. You will be responsible for the site’s short-term programming and reporting on site progress.

• To be considered for this role, you will need to have good volume housing and experience of building with timber frame.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work will all be required and ideally, you will have a trades background and have worked with the local supply chain.
• Initially offering a Fixed Term Contract, for the right individual this could be a permanent opportunity.

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 seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with Civils and/or groundworks engineering experience

• Cornwall
• Permanent
• Long-standing regional Contractor to manage their sites across Cornwall.

With an expansion phase in full swing and a large client base of repeat business this is a great time to join.

The Role:

• You will be tasked with the overall operations management of sites, to provide on-site health and safety, ensuring compliance and standards are always met.
• Managing site teams, and site supervisors.
• Programmes and planning is in place to deliver sites on time and in budget.
• Attend pre-let meetings, regular liaison with the client on progress

Requirements:

• Experience at Contracts Manager level with – civils, groundworks, and surfacing will be considered
• SMSTS and a good level of health and safety management
• Commercial/financial understanding
• Full Driving License as sites will be across all of Cornwall

On offer is a competitive salary paying circa £65,000, a company vehicle and a pension.

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.