Assistant Site Manager – New Build Housing

Location: Crediton, Devon
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 & Car Allowance

About the Role

We are working with an award-winning housebuilder delivering high-quality, luxury new build homes across Devon & Cornwall.

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to support the Site Manager in the day-to-day management of residential construction sites.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to grow their career in new build housing, construction management, and site supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in supervising direct labour and subcontractors on-site
• Ensure site setup, health & safety, and quality standards are maintained at all times
• Monitor progress and quality of work at all stages of construction
• Manage materials and subcontractor orders, ensuring accurate records
• Attend site meetings and report updates to the Site Manager
• Liaise with customers to ensure a positive handover experience

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager in volume new build housing
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work certification
• Ability to motivate and manage multiple trades and subcontractors
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary of £45,000
• £5,000 car allowance
• Private healthcare and company pension scheme
• Additional annual leave and bonus scheme
• Opportunities for career progression in construction management
• Work with a company recognised for high-quality homes and excellent customer satisfaction

Contact

For a confidential chat about this position, please call 01752 421888 and ask for Abbie or Cat.

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.

Site Manager

Location: Yeovil
Salary: £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading national housebuilder to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a new build scheme in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Site Manager to join a reputable developer delivering high-quality, timber frame housing schemes across the Somerset region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site operations from groundworks through to final handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and the site workforce.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality across all activities.
• Monitor build progress, budgets, and timescales to ensure delivery targets are met.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure compliance with NHBC, LABC, and company build standards.
• Manage materials, call-offs, and logistics efficiently.
• Liaise closely with Technical, Commercial, and Customer Care teams.
• Support and motivate site teams to achieve consistent 5★ quality and customer satisfaction.

About You

• Proven experience managing new build housing developments from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of timber frame construction methods.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multi-phase developments and manage multiple trades on site.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and build quality standards.
• Holds SMSTS, CSCS (Black or White Card), and First Aid certification.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance or company car
• Annual performance bonus
• Healthcare & life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee rewards platform and wellbeing support

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.

Engineering Manager – South West (Technical)

Location: Exeter
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

A regional, well-known housebuilder with over 50 years of success – and still growing – is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join their Technical team in the South West.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you’ll lead the engineering aspects of new developments, manage consultants, coordinate with internal teams, and ensure cost-effective, buildable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential development sites and prepare comprehensive technical reports, including on-site assessments with management teams.
• Develop engineering feasibility studies for land acquisitions, covering infrastructure, drainage strategies, foundations, retaining structures, cut and fill calculations, and underbuild considerations.
• Review geotechnical reports, drainage plans, and highways designs, providing guidance on foundation and structural engineering requirements.
• Implement sewer requisitions (S98) and create constraints plans to support efficient and practical site layouts.
• Collaborate with external consultants to develop initial drainage strategies.
• Coordinate external consultants through all design stages, from bidding and planning to detailed site working drawings.
• Evaluate roads, sewers, and external works to optimise buildability and ensure cost-effective solutions.
• Oversee utility management, including diversions, supply arrangements, and cost considerations prior to land and planning submissions.
• Participate in planning, pre-tender, and pre-start meetings as needed.
• Support the Land and Planning teams with pre-commencement activities and site surveys.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• Construction/engineering-related further education (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently or in a team
• Strong problem-solving abilities and ability to prioritise tasks
• Personable, hands-on, and positive approach
• IT skills: Word, Excel, Outlook
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Salary circa £68,000, depending on experience
• Car allowance and option to join the Hybrid & Electric Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• 24 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Employee discount scheme
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual volunteering day

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.

Project Manager

Location: Cornwall
Salary: Competitive + Car Package & Benefits
Type: Permanent

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to join a leading construction contractor, delivering large-scale construction schemes across Cornwall.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Project Manager to oversee all aspects of site delivery — from pre-construction through to handover — ensuring the scheme is delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee programme delivery, quality, health & safety, and cost control.
• Manage subcontractor performance and coordinate site teams effectively.
• Chair regular progress and client meetings.
• Ensure all works are completed in line with company and regulatory standards.
• Report regularly to senior management and maintain accurate project documentation.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, ideally having worked on apartment and/or residential schemes.
• Strong technical understanding of all construction build methods, including RC frame.

Benefits

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Death in service benefit.
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and additional leave for length of service.

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.

Construction Director – Housebuilding

Location: Exeter, Devon

About the Role

We’re working with a leading residential developer to recruit an experienced Construction Director to join their South West region, based from their Exeter office.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior construction professional to take ownership of multiple large-scale housing and residential development projects across the region. You’ll oversee all aspects of construction operations – including project planning, budgeting, quality assurance, health & safety, and team performance – ensuring every project is delivered on time, to budget, and to the highest standards.

This is a key leadership role within the regional board, offering real influence over business strategy and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional construction function across multiple housing developments.
• Oversee project planning, programme management, and operational delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, technical, and sales teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in site safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Report to senior leadership on progress, performance, and risk management.
• Manage recruitment, development, and performance across the construction team.
• Provide input into new business opportunities and project feasibility.

About You

• Proven experience as a Construction Director, Head of Construction, or Operations Director within the housebuilding or residential development sector.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience overseeing multiple projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction methodologies, programming, and commercial performance.
• Track record of delivering high-quality, safe, and profitable developments.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at board level.
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and PLC processes.
• SMSTS, First Aid, and relevant H&S training required.
• Degree in Construction Management or related field (desirable).

In Return

• Salary: circa £110,000
• Car allowance: £7,500 or company car option
• Bonus: Impressive scheme
• Annual leave: Up to 33 days plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Other company benefits

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.

Job Title: Adoptions Manager

Location: Exeter, Devon
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Adoptions Manager to oversee the maintenance and adoption of estate roads, sewers, pumping stations, and public open spaces. You’ll play a key role in ensuring timely, cost-effective handovers, working closely with Engineering, Build, and Commercial teams to minimise delays and resolve barriers to adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage adoption processes for highways, sewers, and public open spaces
• Liaise with local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor and resolve legacy adoption issues
• Ensure compliance with Section Agreements (S38, S104, S278, etc.)
• Oversee inspections, surveys, and technical documentation
• Support Build and Commercial teams to deliver works to adoption standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar role with a housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority
• Strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection
• Understanding of Highway and Water Industry standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
• Civil Engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC) desirable

Benefits Include

• £60,000–£65,000 salary + bonus
• Company car/car allowance or travel allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous annual leave & pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee rewards portal

Next Steps

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please call Jo for a confidential chat on 07736 455560.

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.

Quantity Surveyor – Truro (South West)

Location: Cornwall
Salary: Competitive + Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading residential developer, covering developments in Cornwall.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of cost management across new build residential developments, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

This is a varied role where you’ll be involved in procurement, subcontract management, monthly valuations, cost reporting, and final accounts, all while driving margin improvement and supporting the successful delivery of housing schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all costs relating to residential projects from procurement through to final account.
• Minimise costs and maximise value, whilst meeting required standards and specifications.
• Oversee subcontractor management, contract administration, and monthly payments.
• Prepare cost reports, forecasts, and valuations in line with project progress.
• Work closely with project teams to monitor budgets, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and best practices.

About You

• HNC/HND in Surveying (or equivalent qualification).
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential or contracting sectors.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Commercially astute with good negotiation, communication, and networking skills.
• Confident with budget management and reporting.
• Proficient in MS Office (experience with COINS is advantageous).
• Full UK driving licence (site travel required).

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary + annual bonus
• Company car / car allowance / travel allowance
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
• Private healthcare & life assurance
• Clear career progression opportunities

Truro (South West)
Permanent | Full-Time

If you’re an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking for a new challenge within a supportive and growing team, we’d love to hear from you!

Adoptions Manager – Housing Development

Location: Exeter, Devon
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 – £63,000 + Benefits

Join an Award-Winning Housing Developer!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adoptions Manager to join a well-established and award-winning housing developer in Exeter. This role is crucial in ensuring the adoption of estate completion infrastructure, including roads, sewers, and utilities, by the respective authorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct site inspections to assess infrastructure completion for public adoption.
• Monitor and manage Section Agreements (S38, S104, S111, S278).
• Liaise with Local Authorities and legal teams to resolve adoption-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with title deeds, maintenance bonds, and legal requirements.
• Assist in producing monthly estate completion reports and budget forecasts.
• Apply for Deed of Variations for S38 and S104 Agreements.
• Oversee certification applications and bond reductions.
• Attend site meetings with Authorities and report on adoption progress.
• Manage remedial works, ensuring completion through subcontractor coordination.
• Oversee streetlight supply contracts and renewals.
• Submit as-built plans, CCTV reports, and sewer requisition/diversion documentation.

About You:

✔ Proven experience in adoption and infrastructure within new-build housing estates.
✔ Strong understanding of S38, S278, and S104 Agreements.
✔ Familiarity with bonds, certificates, and legal processes.
✔ Experience working with a housing developer, consultancy, or local authority.
✔ HNC/Degree in Construction, Planning, or Engineering (advantageous).
✔ Full UK driving licence required.

What’s on Offer?

✔ Competitive Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 per annum
✔ Car Package: Company car or car allowance
✔ 10% Company Bonus
✔ 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
✔ Pension Contribution: Up to 5%

How to Apply:

Contact Jo or Cat at 01752 421888
Apply via Sphere Solutions Ltd – a leading construction recruitment agency, connecting skilled professionals across Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton.

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