Operations Manager

Project Manager

Sphere Solutions has the privilege of working with one of the region’s most reputable building and maintenance contractors.

  • Truro & surrounding
  • £65,000 & package
  • Permanent

Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will work closely with the site teams to ensure all contracts within the branch are running in a safe working environment, develop project-specific programmes and ensure correct resources are available to allow the contracts team to deliver their projects on time, to specification and budget.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Assist with the mobilisation and setup of all projects, larger projects should have a mobilisation plan established and followed. Works will include EWI, Solar Panel & decarbonisation.
  • Develop suitable programmes of work with the management team.
  • Implement weekly labour plans across all contracts to review resources.
  • Manage the Project Managers weekly review of labour targets, to ensure compliance. Non-compliance should be reported.
  • Regularly check and audit purchases, and timesheets to deter fraud.
  • Ensure all operatives behave in a courteous and polite manner, in line with the company code of conduct.
  • Actively manage project operations staff, reporting to the Branch Manager on all operational matters.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

  • Must be a passionate leader, a good listener and a natural problem solver.
  • Must have experience working in a similar role with a contractor, working on refurbishment/retrofit/maintenance/construction projects.
  • HNC in construction or equivalent.
  • SMSTS, CSCS and in-depth knowledge of Health & Safety.
  • Good knowledge of the industry and a wide range of local contacts.

Package:

  • Salary ranging up to £65,000 for the right candidate
  • Car Allowance or Company Car
  • Employers’ pension contribution matched
  • 31 days holiday including bank holidays which will increase with the length of service
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Long service award

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.

I am working with a specialist shopfitting company to recruit a Project Manager to carry out a diverse and unique role.

  • Plymouth
  • Permanent

My client provides shopfitting services to a number of well-known food retail stores nationwide and has facilities locally where they store equipment such as shelving, fridges, lighting and HVAC units. The appointed person will be responsible for surveying sites (stores) across the nation and putting together a scope of works, plans and programs to coordinate the relocation of equipment to the facilities.

The number of stores you will be working on will be vast and will be located anywhere from Cornwall to Scotland. Some overnight stays will be expected but most travel will not require a stopover. Please note, all travel expenses will be covered by the employer.

Whilst you will be working on a number of sites, you will be responsible for putting together inventories and making logistic management plans are in place to ensure safe shop installations.

You will be responsible to the Project Manager and will liaise with other staff members and build positive relationships.

Applicants must possess the following:

  • CSCS card
  • Construction & Shopfitting background
  • Must be confident in scheduling and able to work logistically

Additional information:

  • Your time will be split between the office in Ivybridge as well as on-site across the country.
  • Salary circa £50,000
  • Company car or Car Allowance
  • 30 days annual leave inc. bank holidays
  • Death in service
  • Mental health well-being enrolment
  • Private medical

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.