MEP Site Manager – Bristol – Long-Term Opportunity

Are you an experienced MEP Site Manager looking for a secure, long-term role with a leading main contractor? We’re seeking a proven MEP professional to join a high-performing team on an exciting Data Centre refurbishment project in Bristol.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a technically interesting scheme while supporting both the on-site MEP lead and the Senior MEP Project Manager. You’ll play a key role in co-ordinating MEP subcontractors, driving daily progress, ensuring quality, and helping manage multiple packages across the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage MEP subcontractors on site
• Support the Senior MEP PM with planning, delivery and daily coordination
• Assist in managing packages, ensuring programme, quality and cost targets are met
• Maintain strong communication across site teams and stakeholders
• Ensure health & safety standards and compliance are consistently upheld

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced MEP Site Manager with a strong all-round technical background
• Proven track record on long-term roles with well-known regional or national contractors
• Experience in data centres, commercial, industrial or similar complex MEP environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a uniquely challenging and rewarding Data Centre refurbishment
• Long-term pipeline of work with a highly secure, award-winning business
• Supportive team environment with genuine career progression
• Bristol-based role with longevity and stability

If you’re a committed MEP professional looking for your next step in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.

Bid Manager – Major Tier 1 Contractor – Bristol

Location: Bristol
Salary: Excellent package + benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Bid Manager looking to take the next step in your career with a leading Tier 1 construction business?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading contractor renowned for delivering high-profile, high-value projects across a diverse range of sectors.

As Bid Manager, you will be based in the Bristol office and play a key role in securing some of the region’s most prestigious schemes.
You’ll work within a collaborative pre-construction team, managing the full bid process from initial enquiry through submission and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and delivery of high-quality bids and proposals.
• Lead bid strategy meetings and coordinate inputs from estimating, design, planning, and commercial teams.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, procurement processes, and deadlines.
• Produce persuasive, well-structured tender submissions that reflect the business’s brand and values.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Track bid progress and contribute to continuous improvement of bid materials.

About You

• Proven experience as a Bid Manager within a main contractor / Tier 1 construction environment.
• Strong understanding of the full bid and tender process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for winning work.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working options available.
• Opportunity to work on diverse, flagship projects across multiple sectors.
• Join a highly reputable main contractor with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities for career progression.

If you’re an ambitious Bid Manager ready to work on high-profile, high-value projects in Bristol, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply:
Email your CV to Giles Wilson at CV Sphere Solutions or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Site Manager – Prison Upgrade Scheme (Cardiff Region)

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a major framework project delivering essential upgrades to a secure facility near Cardiff. You will report directly to the Number 1 Project Manager on site and play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of this scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning contractor with excellent long-term career prospects and a robust pipeline of work across the region.

The Role:

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors, trades and suppliers to maintain progress and resolve issues swiftly.
• Support the Project Manager with planning, reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Champion health, safety and compliance at every stage of delivery.

About You:

• Experienced Site Manager with a proven background in main contracting.
• Exposure to secure environments or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) projects would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive performance.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

What’s on Offer:

• Long-term progression opportunities with a highly respected contractor.
• Chance to work on a flagship framework project with continuity of work.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re an experienced Site Manager seeking your next career move in South Wales, we’d love to hear from you.

M&E Manager – Bristol / South West

We are seeking an experienced M&E Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical activities across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the South West region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding, award-winning contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work. The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing multiple projects, with schemes ranging from MOD developments and educational facilities to large-scale commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all M&E activities across multiple live projects
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Coordinate and manage M&E teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements
• Liaise with clients, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution

Requirements

• Proven experience in a managerial role within mechanical and electrical project delivery
• Strong track record working on MOD, education, or commercial projects (or similar sectors)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Relevant qualifications in mechanical or electrical engineering (or equivalent experience)

What’s on Offer

• A highly competitive salary package
• The opportunity to lead and grow your own team
• Long-term career progression within a thriving contractor
• Exposure to varied and prestigious projects across the South West

If you’re an ambitious M&E professional looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a company where your skills and leadership will be recognised and rewarded.

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· Location: Bristol
· Salary & Benefits: Excellent package + structured career progression
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·- A structured career path from day one with ongoing training and professional development
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·- Degree-qualified (or soon to be) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
·- Enthusiastic, driven, and eager to learn from experienced professionals
·- Strong communication and organisational skills
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Design Manager – Leading Main Contractor | Bristol

Excellent Package + Bonus | Long-Term Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a highly successful, award-winning main contractor in their thriving Bristol office. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established regional business unit known for its strong pipeline of work, collaborative culture, and exceptionally low staff turnover.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Regional Design Lead, managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery on a range of high-profile projects — typically up to £80 million in value. Schemes include MOD developments, education projects (schools, colleges, universities), and commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple projects
• Collaborate closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to achieve design excellence
• Ensure design deliverables meet programme, budget, and quality targets
• Support pre-construction and bid teams on new opportunities

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager with a leading contractor
• Strong technical background with excellent communication and coordination skills
• Comfortable managing design teams on large, complex projects
• Proactive, commercially aware, and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Annual bonus scheme
• Genuine long-term career prospects with an employer that invests in its people
• Supportive, stable working environment with a great team culture

If you’re looking for a career-defining opportunity with one of the region’s busiest and most respected contractors, we’d love to hear from you.

Commercial Director – Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor – Bristol

Location: Bristol
Sector: Construction / Main Contracting
Salary: Competitive executive package
Job Type: Permanent
Recruiter: Giles Wilson – Sphere Solutions

The Opportunity

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for a Commercial Director to join a market-leading Tier 1 main contractor based in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial professional looking to take a strategic leadership role within a highly respected construction business.

As Commercial Director, you will lead the commercial function across a diverse portfolio of projects, ensuring robust commercial management and strategic oversight. You will drive performance, develop a high-performing commercial team, and ensure profitability and client satisfaction across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across all projects and frameworks
• Manage and mentor the commercial team, promoting best practice and professional development
• Oversee cost management, contracts, and risk across the business unit
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to drive business growth and profitability
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and stakeholders

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Commercial Director or Senior Commercial Manager within a Tier 1 main contractor
• Strong background in major construction or infrastructure projects
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts

Why Apply?

• Join a market-leading contractor with an outstanding reputation for quality and innovation
• Senior-level role offering influence, autonomy, and progression within a forward-thinking business
• Excellent remuneration and executive benefits package

If you’re an experienced commercial leader seeking your next challenge with a Tier 1 contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion.

Construction Planner – Major Flagship Project

Location: Bristol
Salary: Excellent package + long-term project stability
️ Project Duration: 4+ years
Start Date: Later this year

Are you an experienced Construction Planner looking for your next big challenge? We’re recruiting on behalf of a market-leading main contractor who has secured a major flagship building project in Bristol for a high-profile blue-chip client.

This is a rare opportunity to be involved from the pre-construction phase on one of the region’s most exciting and high-value schemes. The project is set to run for over four years and offers long-term career prospects and involvement in complex, high-profile delivery.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Construction Planner within a main contractor environment
• Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject
• Experience working on large-scale building projects
• Ability to work collaboratively with design, commercial and delivery teams

What’s on Offer:

• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Long-term role on a prestigious local project
• Opportunity to work with a highly respected Tier 1 contractor
• Stable and exciting pipeline of future work

This role is ideal for a planner who enjoys working on major schemes and wants to play a key role in shaping the programme from pre-con to completion.

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Design Manager – Tier 1 Building Contractor

Bristol | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Package

Are you a Design Coordinator ready for the next step in your career, or an Intermediate Design Manager looking for a fresh challenge with a Tier 1 contractor?

We’re working with a leading national building contractor with a strong presence across the West and Wales, known for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across a variety of sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their team in Bristol.

About the Company

Our client is a well-established and highly reputable Tier 1 contractor, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex and secure environment projects. A significant proportion of their workload comes from long-standing involvement on MOJ (Ministry of Justice) and MOD (Ministry of Defence) framework schemes – offering stability, a structured delivery model, and interesting, technically demanding work.

The Role

As Design Manager, you’ll play a key role in the coordination and delivery of design solutions from tender through to construction phase. You’ll work closely with pre-construction, project, and commercial teams to ensure buildability, cost-efficiency, and compliance are at the forefront of the design process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone keen to step up and grow with a business that values internal development and long-term career progression.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Design Coordinator or Design Manager within a main contractor environment
• Exposure to complex build or refurbishment projects; experience on MOJ/MOD schemes is highly desirable
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Relevant qualifications in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering

What’s on Offer

• A structured career development plan with genuine progression opportunities
• The chance to work on technically interesting, secure-sector projects
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and a comprehensive benefits package
• A supportive team and forward-thinking leadership

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a recognised leader in the UK construction industry.

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Tier 1 Main Contractor

Bristol, South West
Permanent | Excellent Salary + Package

Are you a seasoned Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take the lead on high-profile public sector projects? Our client, a highly respected and award-winning Tier 1 main contractor, is looking to strengthen their commercial team in Bristol due to continued growth and a robust pipeline of secured work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across defence, justice, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors. In this role, you’ll play a key part in the successful commercial delivery of MOD and MOJ framework projects across the South West region.

About the Company

• Leading Tier 1 national contractor with a long-standing presence in the South West
• Multi award-winning, diverse project portfolio
• Strong commitment to quality, innovation, and employee development
• Consistently high staff retention and career progression opportunities

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of key MOD and MOJ projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Oversee procurement strategies, contract administration, and cost reporting
• Mentor and manage junior commercial team members
• Ensure project profitability through rigorous cost control and value engineering
• Build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to strategic planning and commercial decision-making at project and regional level

What We’re Looking For

• Solid track record with a Tier 1 or major main contractor
• Strong experience on public sector frameworks – MOD/MOJ projects desirable
• Highly proficient in NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills
• Based in the South West with flexibility to travel to sites across the region

What’s on Offer

• Work for one of the industry’s most respected contractors
• Significant responsibility on high-value, long-term public sector frameworks
• Excellent salary and benefits package
• Long-term job security with a healthy and diverse pipeline of work
• Genuine opportunities for future progression to Managing QS or Commercial Manager level

Interested?
Apply now for a confidential discussion about this opportunity or contact us to learn more.