Site Manager – Groundworks & Externals | Major Education Development | Cardiff

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a proven track record delivering groundworks and external packages on large-scale construction projects? Sphere Solutions is supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor in the search for a skilled professional to help deliver a landmark £100m education scheme located near Cardiff.

This is a rare opportunity to join an exciting project from day one, playing a key role in shaping the success of a 2.5-year programme. You’ll be a core member of a highly experienced project team, overseeing all groundworks and externals activities to ensure quality, safety, and programme targets are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all groundworks and external works on a major new-build education project
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are delivered to programme, quality standards and H&S requirements
• Work closely with project and commercial teams to maintain smooth project delivery
• Take responsibility for site logistics, sequencing and daily site operations
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, driving strong communication and collaborative working

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience managing similar groundworks/external packages on large-scale construction projects
• Strong leadership, coordination and problem-solving skills
• Thorough understanding of construction sequencing, site safety and quality management
• Based locally to Cardiff or within a commutable distance
• Ability to commit to a long-term project (2.5 years) and contribute from inception through to completion

Why Apply?

• Be part of a flagship education development with major regional impact
• Join a respected main contractor with a strong pipeline of projects
• Long-term, stable opportunity with real influence from the outset

If you’re an experienced Site Manager seeking a high-profile project and long-term role, I’d love to hear from you.

Contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion and more details.

Site Manager – Façade / Externals | Major Education Development | Cardiff

Sphere Solutions is recruiting an experienced Site Manager with a solid background in façade and external packages to join the delivery team on a prestigious £100m education project near Cardiff. This is a key role within a long-term programme, offering the chance to contribute to a high-profile regional scheme with significant community impact.

You’ll be responsible for managing the façade works from start through delivery, ensuring safety, quality and programme objectives are achieved while working closely with subcontractors and the wider site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of façade and external works, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and programme performance
• Coordinate subcontractors and monitor progress to maintain efficient site operations
• Work collaboratively with project and commercial teams to support successful delivery
• Oversee inspections, quality benchmarks and installation sequencing
• Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and site protocols
• Act as a primary point of contact for façade-related activities and stakeholder coordination

Requirements

• Proven experience managing façade or external packages in a Site Manager capacity
• Background in large-scale construction projects, preferably within education or commercial sectors
• Strong understanding of envelope installation processes, sequencing and quality control
• Confident managing subcontractors and driving site productivity
• Based near Cardiff or within commutable distance
• Able to commit to a long-term project and add value from early stages

Why Join This Project?

• Be part of a flagship £100m development from the outset
• Long-term opportunity with a major contractor
• Key position influencing programme success and façade delivery
• Supportive site team, excellent progression potential

If you’re an experienced Façade/Externals Site Manager ready for the next step on a major scheme, let’s talk.

Contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions to discuss further.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor – Cardiff (Flagship £300m Arena Project)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Excellent package & benefits
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading Tier 1 main contractor, working on one of Cardiff’s most prestigious developments — a landmark £300 million Arena project set to transform the city’s skyline.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to join a first-class commercial team on a major, long-term scheme that will be a flagship for South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major construction project from inception to completion
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts and payments
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting
• Work closely with the project delivery team to ensure profitability and performance targets are met
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 main contractor
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience desirable)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Ambitious, driven and capable of managing large-scale projects

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a £300m+ landmark city-centre project
• Long-term role with real career development potential
• Excellent salary, package and benefits
• Join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of major projects

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career on a prestigious Cardiff development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential conversation.

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Site / Senior Site Manager – Major £300m Construction Project – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Package
Company: Sphere Solutions
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Site or Senior Site Manager for a flagship £300 million construction scheme in Cardiff — one of the most high-profile developments in the region.

This is a long-term opportunity to work with an award-winning Tier 1 contractor, delivering a complex, large-scale project that will define the Cardiff skyline.

The Role

As Site / Senior Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of a major façade package, working closely with the Lead Project Manager and wider delivery team. You’ll be responsible for managing on-site operations, ensuring health & safety standards, quality, and programme targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site management and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage the delivery of the façade package and associated works.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and design teams.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and H&S documentation.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects.
• Façade or envelope experience would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on Cardiff’s most prestigious construction project.
• Long-term pipeline of work with a respected, award-winning contractor.
• Competitive salary and package.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.

If you’re an experienced Site or Senior Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career on a landmark South Wales project, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Building Services Lead – Major £300m Construction Project – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Excellent senior-level salary + full benefits package
Company: Sphere Solutions
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit a Building Services Lead for a flagship £300 million construction project in Cardiff — one of the most prestigious developments currently underway in South Wales.

This is a senior, high-profile role on a landmark city centre scheme, offering a long-term opportunity to work with a Tier 1 contractor committed to the region.

The Role

As Building Services Lead, you will be responsible for the successful management of all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) elements on site. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will oversee both the Mechanical and Electrical Leads, ensuring full coordination and technical excellence throughout the delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all building services (MEP) activities from design through to commissioning.
• Manage Mechanical and Electrical Leads and their respective teams.
• Ensure integration of services with the overall construction programme.
• Oversee quality, safety, and compliance across all MEP disciplines.
• Liaise with the Project Director, consultants, and subcontractors to drive delivery and performance.
• Monitor technical submissions, progress reports, and installation standards.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, MEP Lead, or Senior MEP Manager.
• Background in major construction, mixed-use, or commercial projects.
• Experience with a Tier 1 main contractor or large MEP subcontractor.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of MEP design, installation, and commissioning processes.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent senior-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead building services on a £300m landmark Cardiff project.
• Long-term role with a Tier 1 contractor invested in South Wales.
• Career development and progression opportunities on major regional schemes.

If you’re an experienced Building Services Manager or MEP professional looking to take the next step in your career on a major South Wales project, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Commercial Manager – Major Construction Project

Cardiff Area | £100m+ Scheme | Senior-Level Package

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take the lead on a landmark, high-profile construction project in the Cardiff area valued at over £100 million. This is a career-defining opportunity to oversee the commercial delivery of a major scheme with a Tier 1 main contractor that is firmly established in the region.

The Role

As Commercial Manager, you will:

• Take full responsibility for the commercial strategy and delivery of a flagship project.
• Lead and mentor a dedicated commercial team, ensuring best practice across all aspects of cost management, procurement, and contract administration.
• Provide strategic commercial input to the senior project leadership team, helping to drive performance and achieve financial targets.
• Build and maintain strong client, consultant, and subcontractor relationships.

About You

We are looking for a commercially astute professional with:

• Significant experience in a Commercial Manager or Senior Quantity Surveyor role within a Tier 1 contracting environment.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale construction projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to thrive in a high-profile role with major stakeholder visibility.

What’s on Offer

• A senior-level salary and benefits package, reflective of the scale and importance of the project.
• The chance to lead a commercial function on a scheme of regional and national significance.
• The support and stability of a market-leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of work in South Wales.

This is a rare opportunity to play a key role in delivering one of the most prestigious construction projects in Wales.

Senior Site Manager – Major Cardiff Development

We are seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a landmark construction project in the heart of Cardiff. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering a high-profile, large-scale hotel development valued at around £40 million.

As Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading on-site operations, ensuring programme, quality, safety, and compliance targets are achieved while supporting the wider project leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring smooth delivery against programme and quality standards.
• Manage subcontractors, site operatives, and logistics to maintain efficient progress.
• Drive health & safety culture across all areas of the site.
• Work closely with Project and Contracts Managers to ensure deadlines and budgets are met.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, consultants, and the wider project team.

About You

• Proven track record as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager with a recognised main contractor.
• Experience on major schemes (£20m+) – ideally within steel frame construction (preferred but not essential).
• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to motivate and manage teams effectively.
• A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach.
• Committed to delivering excellence on high-profile projects.

What’s on Offer

• The chance to work on one of Cardiff’s most prestigious developments.
• Long-term opportunity with a respected contractor and an established project team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re a motivated Senior Site Manager looking for a high-profile role in Cardiff and the chance to contribute to a landmark city-centre project, we’d like to hear from you.

Assistant Site Manager – Cardiff Landmark Hotel Project

We are recruiting for an ambitious Assistant Site Manager to join the delivery team on a landmark construction scheme in Cardiff city centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a high-profile hotel development valued at around £40 million, working alongside a highly experienced Senior Site Manager and wider project leadership team.

This role will provide excellent long-term career progression and the chance to contribute to one of the city’s most prestigious developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Site Manager with day-to-day on-site operations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure smooth workflow.
• Monitor health & safety compliance and promote best practice across the site.
• Assist with quality control, inspections, and progress reporting.
• Maintain clear communication between site and project management teams.
• Help drive programme delivery while learning from senior colleagues.

About You

• Previous experience as an Assistant Site Manager or Site Supervisor with a recognised main contractor.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, ideally on large-scale projects.
• Experience with steel frame construction is beneficial but not essential.
• Highly organised, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a £40m landmark hotel scheme in Cardiff.
• Hands-on experience under the guidance of a Senior Site Manager.
• Long-term role with excellent scope for career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re an enthusiastic Assistant Site Manager ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a prestigious city-centre development, we’d love to hear from you.