Senior Site Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Technical Manager
Development Manager
Designer
Design Manager
Construction Manager
Senior Site Manager
Plant Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Site Manager
Location: South West England
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role
Sphere Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialised engineering company for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a large construction project.
As a Site Manager, you will manage site delivery, ensuring quality, health & safety compliance, and effective coordination of subcontractors. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
✅ Oversee site operations, ensuring projects meet deadlines and quality standards.
✅ Manage risk, report issues upstream, and implement mitigation measures.
✅ Promote a strong safety culture, conducting inductions, briefings, and toolbox talks.
✅ Coordinate subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with project specifications.
✅ Supervise deliveries, plant, equipment, and contract lifting plans.
✅ Maintain accurate project documentation and progress reports.
✅ Oversee commissioning and ensure a smooth project handover.
Experience & Requirements
✔ 5+ years’ experience in site management within construction.
✔ Strong knowledge of civils, steelwork, cladding & FFE packages.
✔ Understanding of mechanical and electrical services.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Project.
Qualifications
SMSTS & CSCS Card (Essential)
⚠ Health & Safety Qualification (Desirable)
Personal Attributes
✔ Strong communication & leadership skills.
✔ Highly organised with attention to detail.
✔ Proactive problem solver with a hands-on approach
Quantity Surveyor
Location: Helston, Cornwall
Employment Type: Permanent
Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-tier staffing solutions to the construction sector. We are partnering with a successful regional contractor based in Cornwall, delivering a wide range of civil engineering projects. With a long-standing client base that includes main contractors and local authorities, this is an exciting opportunity to join an experienced and forward-thinking commercial team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects across Cornwall and occasionally South Devon. Your main duties will include:
- Procurement and Financial Management: Subcontractor procurement
- Financial Management: Valuations, reconciliation, and final accounts
- Tendering: Assist with the tendering process and pricing
✅ Key Requirements
- HNC qualified or above in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a similar role
- Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills
- Experience across various construction sectors – all considered
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
What’s On Offer
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
- Fully Expensed Company Vehicle – supporting site and office travel
- Career Progression – Join a forward-thinking and supportive commercial team
- Work-Life Balance – Based in the scenic region of Cornwall
Next Steps
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Jo Lambert for an informal discussion:
01752 421888
About Sphere Solutions Ltd
Sphere Solutions is a specialist recruitment agency serving the construction industry. We provide top-quality staffing solutions across key locations including Plymouth, Truro, Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Taunton, and Southampton. Our focus is on connecting talented professionals with the best opportunities in construction, housebuilding, and civil engineering.
Technical Manager
Location: St Austell
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus Scheme
Sphere Solutions is proud to be working in partnership with one of Cornwall’s most reputable contractors, known for delivering high-quality new build and social housing schemes across the region.
We’re seeking a Technical Manager to join their established Technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to manage the full design and regulatory process from planning through to completion across a range of residential developments in Devon and Cornwall.
Role Overview:
As Technical Manager, you will coordinate and oversee all technical aspects of housing projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, planning conditions, regulatory approvals, and pre-construction requirements. You’ll be responsible for producing design briefs, managing external consultants, and reviewing the overall design strategy to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and monitor the technical design process from planning through to completion
- Ensure compliance with planning conditions, technical specifications, and regulatory approvals
- Prepare design briefs and define scopes of work for consultants and external designers
- Procure and coordinate building control, warranty providers, and statutory authority approvals
- Oversee discharging of planning conditions and ensure projects align with CDM regulations
- Collaborate with internal departments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
- Regularly review design output to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money
About You:
- Qualified in Architectural Technology, Civil/Structural Engineering or similar (HND Level 5 or equivalent)
- Extensive experience working for a residential developer or contractor
- Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction health & safety
- Proven ability to manage the technical design stage to meet time, budget, and quality objectives
- Experience in discharging planning conditions and securing statutory approvals
- Confident working with consultants, stakeholders, and local authorities
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Car Allowance
- Annual Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension Scheme
- A collaborative and progressive working environment
Next Steps:
For a confidential conversation, contact Jo Lambert:
Phone: 01752 421888 / 07771 985354
Email: jlambert@spheresolutions.co.uk
Sphere Solutions is a specialist construction recruitment agency with regional offices across the South West and Wales. We connect top talent with leading contractors, developers, and civil engineering firms throughout the built environment.
Development Manager
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Ready to shape the future of residential development in Cornwall?
We’re working with a well-known regeneration housing contractor to recruit an experienced and driven Development Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their Pre-Construction team, leading land-led and open market development opportunities across Cornwall—from land acquisition right through to planning consent.
About the Role
As Development Manager, you will be responsible for delivering successful planning consents and optimised development schemes. You’ll coordinate design, viability, and stakeholder engagement—ensuring projects align with company strategy and financial targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as project lead for all assigned developments during the pre-construction phase.
- Drive each project through the development lifecycle, ensuring financial and strategic objectives are met.
- Produce robust development appraisals and delivery programmes to support business planning.
- Appoint and manage external consultants and technical survey teams.
- Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications through to approval.
- Lead community and stakeholder engagement, including public consultations and parish council meetings.
- Work closely with the Commercial team to ensure value-for-money appraisals.
- Monitor budgets and programme performance to safeguard financial viability.
- Negotiate planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, and mitigate project risks.
- Liaise with Sales, Construction, and Technical teams to optimise product mix and site design.
- Collaborate with Ocean Housing’s Development team on in-house schemes.
- Ensure smooth handover of projects from development to delivery phase.
About You
Essential:
- HND (Level 5) or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Degree-level qualification preferred).
- Proven knowledge and experience in residential development, from land acquisition to sales.
- Strong understanding of legal frameworks around land options, contracts, and Section 106 agreements.
- Experience negotiating and managing land-led contracting schemes.
On Offer
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Competitive salary (depending on experience)
- 10% car allowance
- Generous company benefits package
Interested in applying?
This is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact with a respected regional contractor while progressing your career in residential development.
Contact Abbie Evans
07736 455560
✉️ aevans@spheresolutions.co.uk
Timber Frame Designer
Location: Liskeard, Cornwall
Employment Type: Full-Time
️ Sector: Timber Frame Projects
We’re working with a reputable construction business seeking a skilled Timber Frame Designer to join their technical team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in off-site construction or timber frame detailing to work on a variety of residential and commercial schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce accurate and detailed timber frame drawings and schedules
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and site teams
- Ensure designs meet structural requirements and building regulations
- Use specialist HSBCAD software to develop layouts and fabrication drawings
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in timber frame or off-site construction design
- Proficiency with HSBCAD design software
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Understanding of UK building regulations and structural detailing
To apply or find out more, contact Jo Lambert at Sphere Solutions
01752 421888 | ✉jlambert@spheresolutions.co.uk
About Sphere Solutions:
Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the built environment. With offices across Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro, we connect top professionals with the best opportunities in construction, housebuilding, and civil engineering.
️ Design Manager – Timber Frame
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading timber frame contractor. You’ll oversee the design process from concept to fabrication, ensuring accurate, buildable solutions for residential schemes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate the in-house design team and external consultants
- Oversee design from planning through to manufacture and site installation
- Ensure compliance with structural requirements and building regulations
- Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, and production teams
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in timber frame or off-site construction design
- Strong leadership and project coordination skills
- Proficiency in relevant CAD and design software
- Solid understanding of UK building regulations and timber construction methods
To apply or find out more, contact:
Jo Lambert – Associate Director
01752 421888 | 07771 985354
jlambert@spheresolutions.co.uk
About Sphere Solutions:
Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the built environment. With offices across Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro, we connect top professionals with the best opportunities in construction, housebuilding, and civil engineering.
️ Construction Manager
Location: Roaming – Devon & Cornwall Sites
Type: Permanent
We’re working with a well-established Timber Frame construction business seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being out on-site — overseeing live projects and ensuring smooth delivery from structural erection through to installation and handover.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regular site visits to monitor progress and quality
- Liaise with operatives, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Ensure works are delivered on time and to a high standard
- Provide weekly progress reports to the Operations Manager
- Maintain strong client relationships and uphold company standards
What We’re Looking For:
- Background in site or contracts management with good timber frame knowledge
- Understanding of manufactured timber frame super-structure packages
- Confident managing multiple sites and coordinating teams
- Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills
- Happy to travel across Devon and Cornwall
To apply or find out more, contact:
Jo Lambert – Associate Director
01752 421888
Sphere Solutions is a leading construction recruitment agency, specialising in staffing solutions for the built environment. With offices across Bristol, Cardiff, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, and Truro, we connect top professionals with the best opportunities in construction, housebuilding, and civil engineering.
Senior Site Manager
Location: Bodmin
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Benefits Package
We are working with a well-respected housebuilder, known for delivering high-quality homes through meticulous attention to detail and outstanding site leadership. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a new housing development in Bodmin.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in excellence – from the teams they hire to the subcontractors and suppliers they work with. They are proud to have several award-winning Site Managers within their business and are looking for someone who shares the same commitment to quality and safety. A Pride in the Job Award or similar industry recognition would be highly regarded.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Build Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the site, overseeing a skilled and motivated site team to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily management of the site, setting clear goals and monitoring progress.
- Enforce all health & safety procedures and regulations on site.
- Support and motivate site staff through regular training, toolbox talks, and guidance.
- Ensure compliance with current building regulations and warranty provider standards.
- Maintain accurate site records including timesheets, daily reports, and plant/material tracking.
Requirements
- SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and valid CSCS card are essential.
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on volume housing developments.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Confident IT user, capable of handling site administration.
- Up-to-date understanding of health & safety legislation and building regulations.
Package & Benefits
Offering an enhanced holiday allowance, private medical insurance, company pension, and detailed bonus scheme.
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion, please contact Jo at 01752 421888 or apply online as directed.
Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency operating across the South West and South Wales. With offices in Plymouth, Truro, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, and Southampton, we connect skilled professionals with the region’s top construction employers.
Fleet & Plant Manager – Groundworks Contractor | Cornwall
Permanent Position
£50,000–£60,000 & Package
Join one of the South West’s leading groundworks contractors as a Fleet & Plant Manager, taking the reins of a growing and fast-paced plant department.
Why Join Them?
- Be at the forefront of a rapidly expanding plant fleet
- Excellent opportunities for career development and training
- Competitive salary – negotiable based on experience
The Opportunity
As Fleet & Plant Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of all plant and equipment across the business. From maintaining fleet service records to managing supplier relationships, your work will directly support site productivity and operational success.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing over 800 assets including plant machinery, HGVs, vans, and small tools
- Ensuring all certifications, inspections, and compliance records are up to date
- Managing a small team of site and office-based staff
- Tracking plant movements and monitoring GPS data, using bespoke plant management software
- Coordinating with suppliers and workshop teams for procurement and servicing
- Approving invoices and preparing regular reports
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in plant, fleet, or asset management (construction or related sectors)
- Experience using plant management software
- Suitable candidates will come from an operative/fitter/engineer background
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
- A proactive, detail-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Next Steps
For an informal discussion please call Cat or Abbie on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.
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
Location: Redruth
Salary: £40,000 – £65,000 + Package
Company: Sphere Solutions
Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Civils/Groundworks background, to join a very successful sub-contractor based in Redruth. With a market-leading presence across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, this client has longstanding relationships with housing developers and contractors, ensuring a busy portfolio of work.
We are open to considering applications from Trainee, Intermediate, and Senior candidates, and the trainee role may also be opened up to a Trainee Estimator role in Scorrier.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Quantity Surveyor, your duties will include:
- Produce Valuation Matrixes and Daywork Schedules.
- Review contract documentation and drawing issues to ensure all parties hold the correct information.
- Prepare monthly applications for payment to the client in line with the client’s calculation schedule.
- Verify accurate payments for sub-contractors.
- Be aware of all costs relating to project spend and ensure effective cost management.
- Manage cost changes due to new drawings or instructions.
- Liaise with clients to evaluate daywork before an order is raised.
- Ensure all works are carried out in line with detailed procedures to achieve ISO/SMAS/CHAS/Achilles certification.
Key Requirements:
- Degree-qualified or equivalent in Construction or related field.
- Extensive experience within the construction industry, preferably in groundworks or civil engineering.
- Strong knowledge of cost management, risk assessment, and project financials.
- Experience working with sub-contractors and clients to manage payments and budgets.
- Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary: £40,000 – £65,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Package: Competitive benefits package to be discussed upon application.
How to Apply:
For an informal discussion, please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.
Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Estimator
Location: Redruth
Employment Type: Permanent
Sphere Solutions is currently recruiting on behalf of a reputable Groundworks Civil Contractor based in Helston. This company specialises in delivering high-quality construction projects. Due to their continued growth, they are seeking a Trainee Quantity Surveyor or Estimator to join their team.
Key Requirements for Trainee Role:
- HNC or degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, or a related field.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
- Attention to detail and organisational abilities.
- Proficiency in estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and willing to learn and grow in the role.
Benefits for Trainee Role:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Exposure to a wide range of construction projects.
- Training and mentorship from experienced professionals.
How to Apply for Trainee Role:
For an informal discussion, please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888.
About Sphere Solutions:
Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Swansea, and Southampton. We build long-term relationships with local, regional, and national contractors, developers, and consultancies, offering a bespoke and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.