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.

We seek an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a renowned shopfitting contractor.

• Quantity Surveyor
• Plymouth
• Permanent

Office-based role, this is a great opportunity to join an industry-leading company who have a great reputation for an inclusive and outstanding team culture.
Reporting to the head of Commercial you will manage several projects, taking financial responsibility ensuring project costs are monitored, budgets adhered to, and project costs delivered.

The role:

• Sub-contractor procurement
• Cost reporting, valuations and variations
• Invoicing and payments
• Final accounts

To be considered you will need to have experience in a similar role, fit-out experience would be advantageous but not essential, HNC or degree qualified, good IT skills and live within a commutable distance to Plymouth. A full UK driving license will be required as some travel will be expected as sites are national.
Salary negotiable with an excellent package including; Income Protection, Private Medical Care and Life Assurance. Full use of a company vehicle and all expenses paid when visiting sites. If you are looking for that change and want to be part of an award-winning team please get in contact.

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 seek a Trainee / Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join a renowned shopfitting contractor.

• Trainee Quantity Surveyor
• Plymouth
• Permanent

Office-based role, this is a great opportunity to join an industry-leading company who have a great reputation for an inclusive and outstanding team culture.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial you will assist with all commercial duties, working under the mentor and guidance, offering structured training and on-going support. You will be part of a team and the objective is to financially ensure project costs are monitored, budgets adhered to, and project costs delivered.

The role:

• Assist with sub-contractor procurement, obtaining quotes
• Review and assist with cost reporting, valuations and variations
• Invoicing and payments
• Commercial administration

To be considered you will need to have the following:

• BTEC or HNC / degree in a construction-related subject
• A desire to progress, with great enthusiasm and drive
• Good IT skills, in particular Excel
• Live within a commutable distance of Plymouth
• A full UK driving license

Salary negotiable with an excellent package including; Income Protection, Private Medical Care and Life Assurance. Full use of a company vehicle and all expenses paid when visiting sites. If you are looking for that change and want to be part of an award-winning team please get in contact.
For an informal discussion please call Jo Lambert or apply as instructed.

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.

Our client is a well-established regional construction company that puts Health, Safety and Quality at the forefront of their agenda.

• Health & Safety Advisor
• Plymouth/Cornwall
• Permanent

With an exceptional programme of works and forthcoming sites in mind, they have a need for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their South West operations and work with the SHE team advising on all health and safety matters, sites will be across South Devon and Cornwall

The successful applicant will promote and uphold a positive health & safety culture on site and provide specialist expert construction health and safety knowledge to the business. Suitable candidates will have good experience in implementing a positive health and safety culture within a construction/contracting environment.

The role will include:

• To advise and maintain safe systems of work across all sites, monitoring compliance with all legal bodies and regulatory requirements
• Produce Construction phase plans
• Assist in writing up internal Health and Safety documentation, safety policies and strategies
• Undertake risk assessments and method statements
• Work with the client to understand requirements and offer a collaborative approach on site
• Working with the site team to uphold a positive health and safety environment
• Ensure all works are carried out / set to achieve ISO/SMAS certifications

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the construction sector
• NEBOSH general or construction
• Experience of CDM, Risk assessment, Construction Phase Plans, Fire Safety, Waste Management, Manual handling
• Full valid driving licence

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.

Site Operative

Plymouth

Full time – Permanent

I am working with a large well known local Shop Fitting company to recruit a Site Operative with a HGV Articulated licence on a full time, permanent basis.

Candidates will live locally and will be prepared to travel anywhere nationally to assist with shop refits, acting as a Site Labour, and driving a HGV carrying equipment and tools from the site back to base.

Training will be given and any expenses or over night stays will be paid by employer.

Suitable candidates will have construction site experience, need to have HGV class 1 E articulated licence and a CSCS card.

On offer is an hourly rate of £14.25 hour.

Next steps:

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please call Abbie for a confidential chat on 07736455560.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

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.