Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £70,000–£75,000 + Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a complex refurbishment scheme in Plymouth?

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK main contractor for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a major refurbishment project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of a high-profile scheme while benefiting from long-term career progression and an excellent benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate cost estimates based on consultant reports and technical information
• Develop detailed project cost plans as designs progress
• Produce quantities from drawings and technical documentation
• Support the preparation of Contractor Proposals
• Procure consultants and subcontractors
• Prepare and submit applications for payment
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and financial updates
• Support project mitigation and commercial recovery strategies
• Attend client, consultant, and project meetings
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 or large regional contractor
• Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts, and valuations
• Ability to interpret drawings and prepare accurate quantities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £70,000–£75,000, depending on experience
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Lifestyle and flexible benefits package
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Long-term career progression within a leading UK main contractor

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Small Works Manager

Location: Exeter
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 + Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Small Works Manager to join a rapidly growing regional contractor in Exeter.

This is a unique opportunity to establish and lead a newly created Small Works division, taking ownership of its growth, profitability, and long-term success. You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the business, building a team, developing client relationships, and securing new opportunities across the South West.

If you have a strong background in small works management and the ambition to lead an entire business unit, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing Small Works team
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Identify, tender for, and secure new projects and business opportunities
• Oversee projects through the full lifecycle, from pre-construction to completion
• Set team objectives, monitor performance, and review project delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards
• Manage Health & Safety compliance across all projects
• Resolve contractual issues and support successful commercial outcomes
• Lead recruitment, training, and development of the Small Works team
• Take ownership of the division’s operational and financial performance

About You

• Proven experience managing small works or minor construction projects
• Strong network of industry contacts and potential clients
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and contracts
• Experience with profit and loss (P&L) responsibility
• Strong commercial awareness and business development skills
• Relevant construction management qualifications
• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £65,000–£70,000, depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to establish and grow a new business division
• Long-term career progression within a growing regional contractor

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Jo on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Mid Cornwall
Salary: £65,000–£70,000 + Competitive Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with a successful, market-leading regional contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected contractor with a strong pipeline of refurbishment and new build projects across the South West. You’ll play a key role in the commercial delivery of projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial delivery of construction projects
• Administer contracts, with a strong focus on NEC forms of contract
• Prepare cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts
• Procure subcontractors and suppliers, negotiating the best commercial outcomes
• Prepare subcontract documentation and manage subcontractor accounts
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and overall financial performance
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle
• Prepare accurate monthly cost and value reports

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong working knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts
• Experience delivering refurbishment and/or new build construction projects
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £65,000–£70,000, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Permanent, full-time position
• Opportunity to work with a market-leading regional contractor
• Stable pipeline of refurbishment and new build projects
• Long-term career progression within an established commercial team

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Cat or Abbie on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

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Site Manager – Maintenance

Location: West Cornwall
Salary: £40,000–£45,000
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business delivering retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation projects across the social housing sector.

As Site Manager, you’ll be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of energy efficiency and refurbishment works across occupied properties, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and efficient delivery of retrofit and energy efficiency works across occupied social housing properties
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Ensure works comply with PAS standards and current Building Regulations
• Carry out regular site inspections to monitor quality, health & safety, and programme
• Work closely with Retrofit Coordinators, Resident Liaison Officers, and project teams to deliver a positive customer experience
• Attend client and internal progress meetings
• Ensure resident concerns and complaints are dealt with professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate site records and project documentation
• Promote a positive health & safety culture across all projects

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within construction, refurbishment, or property maintenance
• Experience delivering retrofit or energy efficiency projects (highly desirable)
• Good understanding of PAS 2030, PAS 2035, and current Building Regulations
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and CDM requirements
• Strong IT skills with experience maintaining project records
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and CSCS Card (preferred)
• Full UK Driving Licence

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £40,000–£45,000, depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including holiday purchase and EV scheme
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Long-term career progression within a growing business

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Cat or Abbie on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
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Construction Manager

Exeter | Permanent | £85,000 + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join a growing local organisation, taking responsibility for a broad range of construction activities across pre-construction, estimating, project delivery, maintenance, and operational management.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially aware and hands-on construction professional who enjoys variety and thrives in an environment where no two days are the same. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, working closely with the Directors and wider business to support continued growth and development.

The Role:

• Lead pre-construction activities, including cost planning, estimating, budgeting, and project feasibility reviews for new projects, typically within the commercial and agricultural sectors.
• Manage Design & Build projects from concept through to completion, ensuring successful delivery in terms of programme, quality, and cost.
• Oversee construction supervisors and in-house trades, including electricians, fabricators, and site operatives.
• Coordinate and manage external contractors and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee refurbishment, maintenance, and improvement works across the company’s buildings, including reactive requirements where required.
• Take commercial responsibility for projects, including cost reviews, valuations, invoicing, and quantity surveying elements.
• Support procurement and purchasing activities.
• Provide construction expertise and support to the Directors on a variety of projects and business initiatives.

About You:

• Proven experience in a similar Construction Manager, Contracts Manager, or Project Manager position, with the ability to manage projects from inception through to completion.
• Experience within agricultural, industrial, commercial, or similar building sectors would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of Design & Build delivery.
• Commercially minded with experience in estimating, budgeting, and cost control.
• Strong operational background with practical site and project management experience.
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Cultural fit is just as important as technical capability. This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied working environment, takes ownership, and is comfortable working closely with senior leadership to influence and deliver construction solutions.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will also work closely with the wider Board of Directors, providing construction expertise and supporting future projects, improvements, and business growth.

The company is offering a salary of up to £85,000, alongside a company vehicle, private medical insurance, death in service benefit, pension, and a range of additional company benefits.

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please contact Jo on 01752 421888 for a confidential discussion.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000–£70,000 + Package

Sphere Solutions are partnering with a highly successful and well-established civils and groundworks subcontractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based in Exeter.

With an expansion phase in full swing and a large client base of repeat business, this is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving business and further develop your career.

This is a senior commercial role, offering responsibility for overseeing multiple residential and commercial projects, providing commercial leadership, and acting as a key interface between clients, site teams, and the wider supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and management of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Produce and oversee valuation matrices, dayworks schedules, and cost reporting.
• Take full commercial ownership of project spend, forecasts, and cost value reconciliations.
• Review contract documentation and drawings, ensuring commercial risks and changes are managed effectively.
• Manage cost variations arising from design changes and revised information.
• Verify and approve subcontractor payments.
• Liaise with clients to agree dayworks, variations, and other commercial matters.
• Support and mentor junior commercial staff where required.
• Ensure all commercial processes align with ISO, SMAS, CHAS, and Achilles accreditations.

About You

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, civil engineering, and/or housing.
• Confident managing multiple projects and maintaining senior client relationships.
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £60,000–£70,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive company package.
• Long-term career progression within a growing and respected regional contractor.
• Stable workload supported by long-standing client relationships.

Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.

Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the construction and civil engineering sectors across the South West and Wales.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces—regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Document Controller

Location: Exeter
Salary: £35,000 + Excellent Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 contractor to recruit an experienced Document Controller to join their construction team based in Exeter.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong pipeline of projects across the South West. As Document Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring project documentation is managed accurately and efficiently throughout the construction lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all project documentation
• Maintain electronic document management systems (EDMS)
• Ensure documentation complies with company standards and project procedures
• Compile and manage Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Monitor document workflows to ensure information is issued, received, and tracked correctly
• Support project teams with document control processes throughout the project lifecycle
• Maintain accurate records of drawings, revisions, and technical documentation
• Liaise with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure documentation is up to date

About You

• Previous experience as a Document Controller within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) and 4Projects
• Experience managing technical drawings and construction documentation
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databases
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel to local project sites as required

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of circa £35,000
• Competitive company pension
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor with excellent career development opportunities

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.

Sphere Solutions are a leading recruitment specialist in the construction and engineering sectors, matching top talent with the region’s leading contractors.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Contracts Manager

Location: Site-based across London & South East
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance

Our client is a growing principal contractor delivering retail, commercial and hospitality fit-out projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of repeat business, they’re looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and drive successful delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, non-corporate business where you’ll have real autonomy, work closely with blue-chip clients and play a key role in the company’s continued success.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Director, you’ll manage several live fit-out projects (typically £500k-£2m), ensuring they’re delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

You’ll lead site teams, manage programmes, maintain strong client relationships and oversee all aspects of project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple fit-out projects from start to completion.
• Lead Site Managers and project teams to deliver quality results.
• Monitor programmes, budgets and project performance.
• Work closely with the commercial team on costs, variations and contracts.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Ensure high standards of health & safety and compliance across all sites.

About You

You’ll have:

• Experience as a Contracts Manager, or a Senior Site Manager or Project Manager ready to step up, within a main contractor environment.
• A background delivering retail, commercial or hospitality fit-out projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, organisational and client management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with Procore or Microsoft Project is advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Car allowance and travel expenses
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible, site-led working
• The opportunity to join a growing contractor with genuine career progression

Apply

To register your interest, please click Apply or contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive and collaborative workplaces, regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity or background.

Project Manager – Plymouth

£75,000 & package

Sphere Solutions have the privilege of working with this large Tier 1 contractor to recruit a Project Manager to join a new £mm scheme in Plymouth.

You will take full responsibility for a large external refurbishment project in Plymouth, ensuring the programme is running to plan, teams are performing as they should, and health & safety is to a high standard throughout.

Accountabilities & Key Tasks

• Manage the client, end users, contractors and labour staff.
• Source and manage suitable supply chain.
• Ensure high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality within site operations, delivering a high-value, safe project for the client.
• Work across disciplines (Surveying, Design Management, Buying, Planning, HR, HSE) to effectively manage contracts.
• Plan, organise, control, and coordinate the project to a satisfactory and safe completion.
• And much more….

Suitable candidates

Suitable candidates will have a successful main contracting background, ideally with a Tier 1 contractor, managing complex projects. Golden Thread knowledge is advantageous. Experienced of both Fieldview and Viewpoint will be required along with SMSTS, CSC & First Aid at Work as a minimum.

On offer

• £75,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• Car package
• Pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Paid volunteering days
• And more….

Next steps

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Commercial Manager – Cornwall

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a growing construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of residential, heritage, refurbishment, and new-build projects across Cornwall.

Working closely with the Directors, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple projects, overseeing budgets, procurement, contract administration, valuations, variations, final accounts, and financial reporting. You will also support pre-construction activities and mentor junior commercial team members.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor, or similar senior commercial professional.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement, and commercial management processes.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience within construction management, design & build, or principal contractor environments.
• Knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Experience across residential, heritage, or mixed-use developments.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, or a similar professional body would be advantageous.

Package

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear progression opportunities
• Involvement in exciting and technically challenging projects across Cornwall