I’m currently recruiting for a Project Manager, to work for a company made up of 10 local authorities in South East Wales,

• Project Manager
• Aberthaw – South Wales
• £70k – £75k

Our client are developing the old Aberthaw Power Station. The project is 6 months in with another 2 ½ years to run. With the future development opportunity on the site (data centres etc..) there could be 10 years of work in total.

The planning for this former power station based at Aberthaw in the Vale of Glamorgan represents a game-changing opportunity to reset the CCR economy and green energy needs of the entire Southeast Wales region.

Our client will lead the demolition, remediation, and future development of the site. The demolition procurement is now in the final stages and will commence this year. The new site masterplan for the redevelopment, which will commence with the remediation of the site and early reclamation of the PFA, will seek to:

• Support the production of renewable and green energy projects;
• Provide an accompanying battery storage facility to support the green energy projects
• Support a net zero-carbon manufacturing cluster which will include green hydrogen production facilities;
• Help develop a green energy innovation centre to promote innovation, growth, knowledge and community interaction with the zero-carbon future of Wales;
• Be responsible for the development and maintenance of a bio-diverse ecology park which will include a visitor centre, providing amenities to the local community; and
• Create the correct conditions to support industrial de-carbonisation and future giga-plant facilities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Ideally lives locally in the area
• Experienced in managing programmes and demonstrating the foresight to manage development sites
• Ability to produce programmes of work
• Energy & Renewables experience (preferred) but will look at candidates with civils, build, resi experience

Salary:

• Salary £70-£75k + up to 20% pension contribution.
• The role is not site-based, more hybrid – spending 1-2 days max per week down at Aberthaw.

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.

I’m currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work for a large civils contractor on a major infrastructure project in Carlisle.

• Carlisle
• £45k – £55k plus package
• Permanent

The Job: Harker Sub Station (Carlisle, CA6 4EZ)

• £200m project in total but Civil works will amount to 15 Million
• Substation expansion project
• HV Works

Commercial Team:

• The team consists of Commercial Manager (Starting 1st September)
• 2 x SQS
• 1 x QS

The Candidate:

• Require NEC Contracts experience
• Wants someone local who can work on-site 4 days a week
• I would take someone with sub-contractor experience, procurement, and reporting
• Previous experience working on energy projects is advantageous but not essential
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within the construction or engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, tender processes, and cost control mechanisms.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
• Membership with a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is desirable but not essential

Duties

• Managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects.
• Ensuring projects are completed within the projected budget.
• Providing financial and commercial advice to the project team.
• Preparing tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities.
• Monitoring and controlling costs throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying, analyzing, and developing responses to commercial risks.
• Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.

The Package:

• £45k – £55k
• Company car or car allowance (Car grade C)
• 40 hours a week

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.