Commercial Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Impressive Benefits Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading construction and engineering business in Plymouth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the commercial performance of multiple large-scale projects from tender stage through to final account.

The successful candidate will lead the regional commercial team, manage NEC contracts, and advise senior leadership on commercial risk, opportunity, and profitability across a portfolio of projects.

This role is ideal for a Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience, a background in M&E or main contracting, and proven experience leading high-performing commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional commercial team, driving performance and accountability
• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple large-scale construction projects
• Ensure accurate project forecasting, cost reporting, and risk & opportunity schedules
• Implement mitigation strategies and maintain a clear commercial risk position
• Attend and contribute to Contract Reviews and regional management accounts
• Support the Commercial Director with business planning and financial reporting
• Prepare and oversee applications for payment, ensuring strong cash flow management
• Manage subcontract commercial performance, including negotiation of terms and conditions
• Ensure NEC contract obligations, conditions precedent, and risk provisions are fully understood by project teams
• Protect contractual entitlement and manage disputes where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company governance

Key Requirements

• Strong experience as a Commercial Manager within construction or M&E
• NEC contract experience (essential)
• Proven track record of managing the commercial performance of large-scale projects
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What’s on Offer

• £80,000 – £85,000 basic salary
• Impressive benefits package
• Senior leadership role within a well-established business
• Opportunity to influence regional commercial strategy
• Long-term career progression

Apply Now

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

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to promoting inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and our client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

Project Manager – MOD Contractor

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car

About the Role

Join a leading MOD contractor delivering high-profile defence and infrastructure projects across Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to manage projects for a trusted national contractor with a strong reputation for excellence within the defence sector.

You will take full responsibility for project delivery — from inception through to completion — ensuring programmes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee projects from inception to completion
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring all targets are met
• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations
• Ensure compliance with MOD security protocols, health & safety regulations, and industry standards
• Identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track and within budget
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies within project management processes

Key Requirements

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Building, Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role
• Experience managing construction and property maintenance programmes (MOD experience advantageous)
• Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH, plus Asbestos Awareness
• Strong supply chain management skills and good local industry knowledge
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) due to the nature of MOD projects
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (experience with CAFM software desirable)

Benefits & Perks

• Salary up to £50,000
• Car allowance or Company Car
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and holiday allowance
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, security-sensitive defence projects

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.

Installation Electrician – PV & EV Charging

Location: Plymouth office with work across the South West
Salary: Up to £48,000 DOE + Company Van & Fuel Card
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are partnering with a leading renewables contractor to recruit an Installation Electrician with experience in solar PV and EV charging installations. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business at the forefront of renewable energy.

The role involves the installation, testing, and commissioning of solar panels, inverters, battery storage systems, and EV chargers within commercial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, test, and commission solar PV systems, EV chargers, and associated equipment
• Carry out AC & DC electrical wiring (inverters, isolators, distribution boards)
• Install mounting systems, conduit, trunking, and cable containment
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during/after installation
• Complete certification and compliance paperwork (EIC, EICR)
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, Part P, OZEV, and MCS standards
• Provide excellent customer service and work collaboratively with project teams

About You

• Fully qualified electrician with 3–5 years of commercial experience (not domestic)
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent)
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671)
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395 (Testing & Inspection)
• CSCS/ECS card
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with solar PV and/or EV charging installation & commissioning
• Able to interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings

On Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Overtime available
• Travel & food allowance when working away (occasionally)
• Extra annual leave over Christmas
• Ongoing training and development

Why Apply?

This role offers strong long-term career prospects, excellent training, and the chance to work within the thriving renewable energy sector across the South West.

If you’re an experienced electrician seeking to specialise in renewables and EV charging, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Abbie Evans on 01752 421888, or apply with your CV today.

Sphere Solutions are a specialist construction and engineering recruitment agency, matching skilled professionals with leading contractors across the region.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We promote inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and the client to ensure a fair, supportive experience.

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

MEP Site Manager – Bristol – Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced MEP Site Manager looking for a secure, long-term role with a leading main contractor? We’re seeking a proven MEP professional to join a high-performing team on an exciting Data Centre refurbishment project in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically interesting scheme while supporting both the on-site MEP lead and the Senior MEP Project Manager. You’ll play a key role in co-ordinating MEP subcontractors, driving daily progress, ensuring quality, and helping manage multiple packages across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage MEP subcontractors on site
• Support the Senior MEP PM with planning, delivery and daily coordination
• Assist in managing packages, ensuring programme, quality and cost targets are met
• Maintain strong communication across site teams and stakeholders
• Ensure health & safety standards and compliance are consistently upheld

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced MEP Site Manager with a strong all-round technical background
• Proven track record on long-term roles with well-known regional or national contractors
• Experience in data centres, commercial, industrial or similar complex MEP environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a uniquely challenging and rewarding Data Centre refurbishment
• Long-term pipeline of work with a highly secure, award-winning business
• Supportive team environment with genuine career progression
• Bristol-based role with longevity and stability

If you’re a committed MEP professional looking for your next step in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.