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.

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 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.

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.