Estimator / Senior Estimator – Construction

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Sector: Main Contractor | Tier 1 Construction

An award-winning Tier 1 main contractor, widely regarded as the construction company to work for in the region, is looking to appoint an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its highly respected commercial team in Cardiff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an excellent, supportive team with long-term career prospects, working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile construction projects across South Wales and the wider region.

The Role

As an Estimator / Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction team, contributing to the successful tendering of projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects
• Managing the full tender process from enquiry through to submission
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements
• Working closely with commercial, design and delivery teams
• Engaging with supply chain partners to obtain competitive pricing
• Identifying value engineering and risk opportunities

The role can be tailored to suit an Intermediate Estimator ready to step up or an experienced Senior Estimator looking for a long-term home with a market-leading contractor.

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contractor environment
• Experience working on projects across commercial, education, healthcare, residential or public sector schemes (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator who thrives in collaborative teams
• Ambition to develop and progress within a leading construction business

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a market-leading Tier 1 contractor
• Excellent, well-established and supportive estimating team
• Long-term career progression and structured development
• Exposure to a wide range of high-quality, flagship projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Why Apply?

This contractor is consistently recognised for its culture, people development and quality of work, making it one of the most sought-after employers in construction across the region.

If you’re an Estimator looking for stability, progression and genuinely interesting projects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

R# Senior Design Manager / Design Lead – Major Education Project

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Sector: Construction / Education / Major Projects

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager / Design Lead to take a pivotal role on a large-scale education project in Cardiff, valued at approximately £100m. This is a high-profile, technically complex scheme delivered by a leading Tier 1 contractor, offering long-term stability and the chance to influence a landmark development in South Wales.

You will act as the Design Lead, managing the full design lifecycle from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring design excellence, compliance, and coordination across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on a major education project from RIBA Stage 2 through to completion
• Act as the single point of contact for all design-related matters, coordinating internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders
• Manage and challenge architects, engineers, and specialist designers to ensure buildability, value, and programme alignment
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, planning conditions, and employer’s requirements
• Drive design coordination using BIM and digital design tools, ensuring clash-free and coordinated outputs
• Manage design risk, change control, and technical queries
• Chair design workshops and progress meetings, producing clear reports and action plans
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning teams with technical input
• Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability, and quality

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Manager, or Design Lead on large construction projects
• Strong background in education, healthcare, or complex public-sector projects
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or major main contractor
• In-depth knowledge of the UK construction and design process, including D&B contracts
• Strong understanding of BIM (Level 2), technical compliance, and design coordination
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered status (RIBA, CIOB, ICE, or similar) desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a £100m flagship education scheme
• Long-term, career-defining role on a major project in Cardiff
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, professional working environment with clear progression opportunities

Apply

If you are a Senior Design Manager or Design Lead looking to take ownership of a prestigious education project in South Wales, this role offers scale, challenge, and long-term opportunity.

Civil Engineering Project Manager – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff (and surrounding areas)
Sector: Civil Engineering / Industrial Construction
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Overview

An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join their team on major projects across South Wales, with a strong focus around Cardiff.

This role is ideally suited to a Project Manager with a solid background in heavy civil engineering, particularly cofferdams, industrial projects, and heavy plant foundations, who is looking to work close to home on technically challenging schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Take full responsibility for programme, budget, quality, and health & safety
• Oversee site teams including Engineers, Supervisors, and Subcontractors
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Manage temporary works including cofferdams and complex groundwork solutions
• Ensure works are delivered in line with CDM regulations and company procedures
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and drive projects to successful delivery

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering
• Strong background in:
  • Cofferdams
  • Industrial civil engineering projects
  • Heavy plant foundations
• Experience managing groundworks and structural civils packages
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing, and temporary works
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight programmes

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• SMSTS
• CSCS (Black or Gold Card preferred)
• First Aid (desirable)

Location & Travel

• Projects are primarily based in and around Cardiff
• Preference for candidates local to the Cardiff / South Wales area

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Long-term, secure workload with a reputable contractor
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value civil engineering projects
• Supportive and professional working environment

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Intermediate / Senior Planner – Major Healthcare Project – Bristol

Location: Bristol
Sector: Construction / Healthcare / Main Contractor
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package

Join an Award-Winning Main Contractor on a Flagship Healthcare Development

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intermediate or Senior Planner to join a leading, award-winning main contractor delivering a major healthcare scheme in Bristol. This is a high-profile, flagship project that will play a vital role in the region’s healthcare infrastructure.

Working as part of a highly experienced and collaborative project team, you will contribute to the successful planning and delivery of a complex, large-scale health development from pre-construction through to completion.

This role is ideal for a driven Construction Planner looking to take the next step on a technically challenging healthcare project with a nationally recognised contractor.

The Role – Intermediate / Senior Planner

As Planner, you will be responsible for developing, managing and monitoring detailed construction programmes to ensure the successful delivery of the project. You will work closely with project managers, design teams, commercial teams and site teams to drive progress and mitigate risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes using Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• Lead planning input from pre-construction through to delivery
• Produce short-term and long-term programmes, phasing plans and logistics strategies
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Prepare and present programme updates to senior stakeholders
• Support delay analysis and change management processes
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams on a complex healthcare scheme

Requirements

• Experience as a Planner / Senior Planner within a main contractor environment
• Proven track record on large-scale construction projects (healthcare, hospitals, or complex building projects preferred)
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, methodology and logistics
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a major healthcare flagship scheme in Bristol
• Join an award-winning, tier one contractor with a strong industry reputation
• Be part of a high-performing, supportive and collaborative project team
• Excellent long-term career development prospects
• Competitive salary, car allowance and comprehensive benefits package

If you are an ambitious Intermediate Planner looking to step up, or an experienced Senior Planner seeking a landmark project, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading contractor delivering one of Bristol’s most significant healthcare developments.

Apply today to be considered.

Quantity Surveyor – Main Contractor | Cardiff & Vale | South Wales

Sphere Solutions are working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong main contractor background to work on a long-term pipeline of education framework projects across the Cardiff and Vale areas. Future schemes will continue throughout South Wales, providing job security and long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive commercial team, working for a business known for its low staff turnover, stability, and strong reputation within the construction industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Cost control, procurement, valuations, variations, and reporting
• Supporting delivery of education and potentially heritage construction projects

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience working for a main contractor
• Background in education projects and/or heritage projects beneficial
• Excellent commercial awareness and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative commercial team

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Quantity Surveyor position with a reputable main contractor
• Long-term workload secured through frameworks
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Very competitive salary and benefits package
• Stable employer with a strong presence across South Wales

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or around Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, or wider South Wales who is looking for long-term career stability with a quality contractor.

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Project Manager – Main Contractor | Cardiff & Vale | South Wales

Sphere Solutions is working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their project delivery team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong main contractor background to manage a long-term pipeline of education framework projects across the Cardiff and Vale areas. Future projects will continue across South Wales, providing career stability, progression, and the chance to work with a respected construction business known for its low staff turnover and supportive culture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources effectively
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure smooth delivery
• Oversee quality, health & safety, and compliance with client requirements
• Support design, procurement, and commercial teams where required
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor
• Experience delivering education projects and/or heritage projects advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, programme management, and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Project Manager position with a reputable main contractor
• Secure long-term workload through education framework projects
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a stable business
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across South Wales

This role is ideal for a Project Manager based in or around Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, or wider South Wales seeking long-term career growth with a quality main contractor.

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Exciting Opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Cardiff!

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the commercial lead on a high-profile £50 million construction project in the heart of Cardiff.

This is a fantastic chance to join an award-winning main contractor with strong growth prospects, long-term job security, and the opportunity to work on a really interesting, large-scale scheme.

What we’re looking for:

• ✅ Strong main contractor background
• ✅ Experience leading a site-based QS team
• ✅ Expertise in cost management, contract administration, and commercial leadership

What’s on offer:

• Excellent salary + bonuses
• Career progression with a growing business
• ️ Exposure to a landmark project in Cardiff

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead the commercial side of a major project, get in touch today!

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M&E Manager – Construction

Location: Cardiff (Office-based with project visits)
Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across South Wales. Based from the Cardiff office, the successful candidate will play a key role across both pre-construction and live project delivery, working closely with commercial, design, and site teams.

This role is ideal for an M&E professional looking to influence projects from early design stage through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) elements of projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Provide technical input during tendering, design development, and value engineering
• Coordinate M&E design with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Oversee M&E subcontractor procurement, performance, and programme delivery
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality standards
• Monitor compliance with building regulations, health & safety, and industry standards
• Attend design meetings, progress meetings, and site inspections
• Support commissioning, testing, snagging, and final handover

Requirements

• Proven experience as an M&E Manager, Building Services Manager, or similar role
• Background working for a main contractor on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services
• Experience across pre-construction and live site delivery
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Cardiff-based office role with local project delivery
• Opportunity to work on varied, high-value construction projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing construction business

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced M&E Manager in Cardiff looking for a new challenge across both pre-construction and live projects, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.