Working from their regional office in Exeter, alongside the commercial team, you will work across a number of sites within the region.

• Permanent / Full Time
• Exeter
• £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits

You will report to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and a wider commercial team to provide commercial support to the effective construction of residential developments.

The role will encompass all aspects of surveying:

• Taking projects from conception through to completion
• You will be a good negotiator and able to source materials, labour and plant
• Build positive working relationships with the supply chain
• You will make subcontractor payments, financial valuations and forecast financial valuations and produce month-end cost reports.
• Assist with additional ad-hoc commercial functions within the department

Suitable candidates must have the following:

• At least 4 years experience working with a house builder
• Experience using COINS
• Industry-related qualification is preferred
• Must be able to work effectively within a well-structured team

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

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton & Gloucester)

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.

My client, a national house builder, are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a large new build development in Bridport.

• Bridport
• £65,000-£70,000 & package
• Permanent

You will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for this large site. Managing costs, ensuring targets are met and having the ability to show absolute cost and value reconciliation.

General responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining all cost control procedures including managing and controlling the budget and valuations
• Be able to control all commercial tasks and responsibilities on large sites in excess of 500 units
• Compile site start budgets and manage budget control throughout the development
• Complete accurate costing for each aspect of site development, analysing and reporting on costs and cash flow
• General commercial administration, taking direction from Managing Surveyor and/or Commercial Manager

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

• Qualified to HND level or higher
• Proven track record in a similar role with a house builder
• Must have a sound understanding of the current market conditions, building regulations, NHBC and Health & Safety requirements
• Strong IT Skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment and software

In return:

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000-£70,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance or company car
• Competitive bonus scheme
• Annual medical health assessment
• Enhanced annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

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

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton & Gloucester)

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 well-known, reputable and successful national house builder to recruit a Trainee level Estimator.

• Permanent
• Exeter
• From £26,500 

You will join their team and start building the foundation to become a fully qualified Estimator.

Working with the experienced commercial team, you will learn the following:

• Effectively manage the pricing of housing sites, from land costs to tender documents
• Sub-contractor liaison
• Pricing packages
• Understanding site budgets
• Quantifying materials needed
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality homes

This is an excellent opportunity to offer dynamic and structured career progression.

Ideally, you will have some knowledge of estimating/costing and be working towards a HNC or construction-related qualification.

I’m looking for an enthusiastic individual with the desire to learn, who must have good IT skills and a confident nature. Applicants must have a full driving license due to the location of the sites.

On offer is:

• £26,500 starting salary – depending on experience
• Car Allowance
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Private medical cover
• 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 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.

I am working with a regional house builder to recruit a Legacy Contracts Manager.

• Fixed term to Permanent
• Exeter

You will review legacy sites with long-standing contractual issues that need to be rectified. Once defects are identified, you will need to liaise with the supply chain or appoint new contractors to carry out the work.

This role would be suitable for an experienced house building senior manager with knowledge of new build regulations, defects and general sub-contract awareness.

Additionally, an element of relationship building will be required with new and assisting Housing Associations connected to the business, to create long-standing partnerships moving forward.

• This is initially a 6-12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of turning into a permanent role depending on the extent of the workload.
• On offer is a salary circa £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, Car allowance and mileage paid.
• Sites will be across the Western region, including Cornwall, Plymouth, Exeter & South Wales.

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 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.

I’m recruiting a Draughtsperson to work for a large contractor at the new Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff.

• Permanent
• Cardiff
• £35k – £40k plus package

Our client will be responsible for the design, construction, financing and maintenance of the new Velindre Cancer Centre, a new leading cancer hospital that will meet the highest quality standards in terms of sustainability and innovation. This new centre, which will have a gross external area of 60,000 sqm.

The client are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Ideally resides locally to the area and happy to work on site
• Knowledge of Revit
• AutoCAD experience
• Strong communication & organisational skills
• Experienced at reading and interpreting Structural Engineer & Architect drawings
• Able to work under pressure to meet required timescales.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office, Excel, word etc
• Willingness to do overtime to meet project deadlines
• Previous experience in a similar environment

For an informal discussion please call Connor on 07990 569 825 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 are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Groundworks/civils background.

• Exeter
• £45,000-£60,000 + Car Allowance
• Permanent

You will be joining a highly successful Civils and Groundworks Contractor, working across various sites in Devon and extending slightly into Cornwall. As a key member of our experienced commercial team, you will report directly to the Head of Commercial.

Working with an extensive client base; predominantly house builders large and small. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Quantity Surveyor to join a forward-thinking team of like-minded professionals.

• The role will involve managing sub-contractors to maximise costs, 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.

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

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 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.

You will manage the construction of a large timber frame development, with an Assistant reporting to you.

• Newquay
• £70,000-£75,000 & package
• Permanent

You will ensure that targets are met regarding Health & Safety and keep a close on the quality, customer care and cost across the site.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• A proven background working to an established build programme, managing key priorities and dealing with some unexpected challenges on site.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of house building, particularly timber frame.
• Must be able to deal with customers and potential customers in all aspects of the build.
• NVQ 5 in Construction Management, SMSTS, CSCS card & First Aid at Work.

On offer:

• Salary paying up to £75,000 for the “perfect candidate”
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Competitive Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Annual leave
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits

For an informal discussion please call Abbie 07736 455560 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 the largest and most successful Civil Engineering & Groundwork contractors are recruiting a Supervisor

• Devon, Cornwall & Somerset – working “on the road”
• Full-time/Permanent
• £33,200-£41,600 (£16ph)

You will work within a 2 person team, supervising the CCTV Drainage operations across new build housing sites in Devon, Cornwall & Somerset.

Suitable candidates will have experience using Wincan V7 and/or v8 sewer inspection reporting programme. Must have experience surveying all types and sizes of drainage systems.

Must have the following:

• Full UK Driving licence
• Confined Space Certificate (Ideally City & Guilds)
• CSCS card (minimum site operative card, with Health & Safety)

All suitable candidates must have a good understanding and working knowledge of all aspects of drainage engineering, the theory of drainage systems and all relevant legislation.

On offer is an hourly rate of £16ph, based on a 40-50 hour week – paid weekly.

The appointed candidate will take the work van home with them, and then meet the operative on-site, anywhere in Devon, Cornwall or Somerset. Candidates must live within one of these areas and must be willing to travel on a daily basis.

This is a permanently employed role and your package will include a pension, annual leave, sick pay and other employed benefits.

For an informal discussion please call Abbie on 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.

I’m looking to recruit a Technical Co-Ordinator for a regional housing developer

• Plymouth
• £46,000-£53,000 
• Car Allowance

If you have experience working within house building or practice and enjoy the co-ordination of technical / design information, please read on.

The role will be varied, and you will be tasked with coordinating key design information and working drawing packages to enable the development to be built as intended and to obtain all necessary technical approvals. You will coordinate RIBA stages 2 – 5, assisting in interpreting technical drawings, plans and paperwork, and ensuring all technical and design information is in place. Building predominantly in timber frame, you will have an understanding of modern house building methods.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical and design information, both architectural and engineering
• Oversee the NHBC/LABC/Building Regulations applications for approval
• Ensure that working drawings are in accordance with the approved planning scheme, and ensure timely discharge of planning conditions
• Design reviews with site teams and external consultants, ensuring all information is present and correct.

Suitable candidates:

• Experience working with a housing developer or from a structural engineering background
• HND/ONC in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of modern house building methods in particular timber frame
• Excellent communicator, with high attention to detail
• Full driving license – sites across Devon & Cornwall
• CSCS card is advantageous but not essential

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or 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.

I’m looking for a Senior Site Manager!

• Newton Abbot
• Permanent

Responsible to the Contract Manager, you will join the company to finish off a small amount of units on one site, and then join a brand new site down the road.

You will manage the construction of the development, including all associated pre and post-housebuilding works. You will ensure that targets are met regarding Health & Safety and keep a close on the quality, customer care and cost across the site.

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• A proven background working to an established build programme, managing key priorities and dealing with some unexpected challenges on site.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of construction and house building.
• Must be able to deal with customers and potential customers in all aspects of the build.
• NVQ 5 in Construction Management, SMSTS, CSCS card & First Aid at Work.

On offer:

• Salary paying up to £74,000 for the “perfect candidate”
• Car Allowance or Company Car
• Competitive Bonus scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• 26 days annual leave & bank holidays
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or 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.