Office & Support Manager

Location: Dawlish
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 09:00 – 17:30

About the Role

An established civil engineering infrastructure company is looking to appoint a versatile and organised Office & Operations Support Manager to lead day-to-day office and operational support at their Head Office in Dawlish.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day office environment.
• Provide administrative support to operational teams and coordinate client-site security clearances.
• Handle fleet and vehicle management.
• Coordinate compliance records and health & safety initiatives, including fire extinguisher servicing across offices, yards, vehicles, and sites.
• Oversee HR administration and general employee support.
• Coordinate monthly timesheet collection and processing.
• Support marketing and communications across Group brands.
• Liaise with IT providers, manage hardware/software requests, and coordinate IT requirements.

About You

• Industry Experience (Strongly Preferred): Previous experience in marine, marine civils, construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience as an Office Manager or in a similar business-support role.
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines and changing priorities.
• Clear and professional communication skills with employees, managers, suppliers, and external providers.
• High attention to detail, practical problem-solving ability, and experience handling confidential information accurately.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications.

To Apply

Apply here with your CV or call Riley or Abbie on 01752 421888 for a confidential chat.

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: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 DOE + Car Allowance

Sphere Solutions are working with a well-established and growing regional contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of commercial refurbishment projects, primarily across Plymouth, with occasional projects extending from Exeter to Land’s End. Project values range from £50,000 to £6 million, offering plenty of variety and responsibility.

The Role

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of multiple refurbishment projects.
• Prepare cost plans, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

About You

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
• Commercial refurbishment experience is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of cost management and contract administration.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary of £50,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• Long-term career progression with a respected regional contractor.
• Diverse and interesting projects across the South West.

Apply

If you’re a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge with a busy and reputable contractor, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply below or call Jo or Riley on 01752 421888 for an informal and confidential conversation.

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.

Gas Engineer – Chesterfield, Derbyshire – £28 per hour (Umbrella), Temporary until April 2027

A broken boiler in a family home isn’t a minor inconvenience; it’s a cold house and a worried tenant. You’ll be the Gas Engineer who turns up, finds the fault and gets things running again safely.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a local authority housing services team, looking for a Gas Engineer to join their property services team in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. You’ll work across tenanted and void social housing properties on a temporary contract until April 2027, with the opportunity of a permanent role for the right person.

THE ROLE

• Working in tenanted and void social housing properties across the area
• Carrying out servicing, repairs and fault diagnosis on domestic gas appliances
• Completing safety checks and keeping accurate compliance records
• Logging jobs and paperwork on a handheld device
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to a high standard

WHO WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM

• Gas Safe registered
• Full domestic ACS
• A full UK driving licence
• Solid experience servicing and repairing domestic gas appliances
• Friendly and professional with tenants, including in challenging situations

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• £28 per hour via Umbrella
• Temporary contract until April 2027
• Use of a company van
• Option for overtime and out-of-hours work
• Opportunity for a permanent role

If you’re a Gas Engineer looking for steady social housing work with a route to something permanent, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER

✍️ Role: Assistant Design Manager
Location: Corsham, Wiltshire
️ Sector: Construction / Data Centres
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

A specialist construction and engineering contractor is looking to recruit an Assistant Design Manager to support the delivery of an £80 million, multi-stage data centre project in Corsham, Wiltshire. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your design management career while working on a major construction and engineering project.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the coordination and delivery of design information from design development through to construction and handover.
• Monitoring design programmes, deliverables and deadlines, identifying potential delays and programme risks.
• Coordinating design activities between consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Assisting with design reviews, technical submissions, RFIs and design approvals.
• Ensuring design information meets client requirements, Building Regulations, CDM requirements and project specifications.
• Supporting design queries and changes during construction, helping resolve technical issues and maintain coordination.
• Assisting with handover documentation, including as-built records and O&M manuals, while promoting Safety in Design principles.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience within a multidisciplinary construction design environment, ideally in an Assistant Design Manager or similar role.
• An understanding of design management processes from design development through to construction and handover.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM requirements and construction design principles.
• A degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, architecture or a related discipline.

How to Apply

For a confidential discussion about this Assistant Design Manager opportunity in Corsham, contact Paloma or Giles at Sphere Solutions on 02920 813331.

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.

Multi Skilled Engineer

Location: London (Zones 1 and 2)
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum

When a building has a problem, people need someone who can work out what’s wrong and put it right, without fuss. That’s what this role is about. You’ll be the engineer who steps in, finds the fault, and keeps busy commercial buildings running the way their occupants expect.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established national facilities management provider, looking for a Multi Skilled Engineer to join their building services team in central London. This is a resilience role, so you won’t be tied to one building. You’ll travel between commercial properties across Zones 1 and 2, supporting sites where an extra pair of skilled hands is needed most. It’s a varied job for an engineer who likes a new challenge each day.

The Role

• Carrying out day-to-day servicing of electrical infrastructure, and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
• Delivering planned preventative maintenance and responding to faults within agreed service levels
• Fault finding, making plant adjustments, and inspecting electrical services, plant and systems to the contract specification
• Working safely at all times, following safe systems of work, and helping to induct sub-contractors so they can get to work safely
• Handling reactive and additional works to the right engineering standards
• Writing up technical incident reports when needed and keeping daily worksheets and maintenance records accurate and up to date
• Stepping in to support or cover for your supervisor when required

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• A solid technical background, either mechanically or electrically qualified, with strong experience in building services engineering
• A good understanding of statutory compliance, including HVAC and water treatment
• IOSH Working Safely or a similar health and safety qualification
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Comfortable working on your own and as part of a team
• Clear communicator, both spoken and written
• A logical, evidence-based approach to problem solving
• Organised, adaptable, and happy to work across different sites

What’s on Offer

• Salary of circa £45,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week (8 hours a day)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension, with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates: time and a half outside normal hours Monday to Friday and up to 12.30pm on Saturday, then double time from 1pm on Saturday and all day Sunday
• A varied role across prestigious central London buildings with a respected national employer

If you’re an engineer who enjoys variety and a role where your skills are put to good use, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

Sales Consultant

Location: Truro
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 + Commission (up to £10,000)
Working Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 5pm

About the Role

As Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for managing all sales on an exciting new development in the heart of Cornwall.

This is an exciting time to join one of Cornwall’s most prestigious house builders, known for their luxury brand and quality build. Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will drive the sales process while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully qualify, close, and support the sales process through to legal completion.
• Maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction for all customers.
• Ensure show homes/sales office presentation meets company standards at all times.
• Be fully aware of all the benefits and unique selling points of each home.
• Assist in market research to support the department.
• General marketing duties.
• General administration.

Requirements

• Must have new build residential sales experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Presentable and personable, both in person and over the phone.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interest in the property industry, with a good understanding of market trends and customer preferences.
• Proficient IT skills, including the use of relevant software and tools.
• Availability to work Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm.

On Offer

• Basic salary up to £35,000
• Commission scheme up to £10,000
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious development in the heart of Cornwall

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role, please call Abbie or Jo at Sphere Solutions for a confidential chat 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.

Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: York / Leeds (flexible within the area)
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + Van & Benefits

Imagine keeping the cool air flowing for one of the busiest transport networks in the country. Thousands of people rely on these sites every day, and they rarely think about the engineers who make sure they’re comfortable. That would be you.

We’re working with a respected national building services contractor to find an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for their largest and most prestigious account, a major national transport operator. You’ll be based around York or Leeds, covering sites across the region, and joining a team that takes real pride in the standard it delivers.

The Role

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning and cooling systems across a varied portfolio of operational sites
• Balancing planned preventative maintenance with reactive call-outs, so no two weeks look quite the same
• Diagnosing faults quickly and getting to the root cause, so problems stay fixed
• Keeping accurate job records and communicating clearly with site contacts and your supervisor
• Working safely and to a high standard, in an environment where reliability really matters

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• Proven experience as an air conditioning or refrigeration engineer in a commercial or industrial setting
• Relevant qualifications, including F-Gas certification
• A confident, methodical approach to fault-finding, and happy working independently
• A good communicator who’s comfortable dealing with customers on site
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £44,000, depending on experience
• Company van and the chance to work on a flagship national contract with long-term stability
• A supportive, well-established employer that invests in its engineers

If you’re ready for a role with real responsibility and a flagship name on your CV, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

Senior Account Manager – Facilities Management

East Anglia
Permanent Opportunity
£55,000 – £60,000 Basic Salary
Car Allowance + Performance Bonus

Senior Account Manager Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Account Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Manager within Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, or another service-led environment?

We’re seeking a commercially focused and relationship-driven professional to take ownership of a key client portfolio across East Anglia. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you’ll have full responsibility for account performance, client retention, operational excellence, and financial delivery.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring regular travel across multiple sites and close engagement with senior client stakeholders.

What’s On Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 – £60,000
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Structured training and development programmes
• Internal mentoring and leadership support
• Regular company events
• Genuine career progression opportunities

The Role

As Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for the operational, commercial, and financial success of a high-profile client account across East Anglia.

You will lead service delivery across multiple locations, ensuring contractual compliance, client satisfaction, and financial performance while driving continuous improvement and long-term account growth.

Key Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Taking full ownership of account performance, profitability, service delivery, and client satisfaction
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Ensuring contractual compliance and delivery against agreed KPIs and SLAs
• Managing account budgets, P&L performance, and financial targets
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and service quality
• Leading multidisciplinary operational teams across multiple locations
• Managing risk, resolving operational challenges, and implementing corrective actions
• Conducting regular site visits to maintain service standards and client engagement
• Supporting account growth, retention, and the development of long-term client partnerships
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded and results-driven Facilities Management professional with a proven track record of managing complex client relationships and delivering operational excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Account Manager, Regional Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within Soft Services Facilities Management
• Strong experience managing large and complex client accounts
• Demonstrable experience of P&L ownership and commercial decision-making
• Track record of delivering against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout East Anglia

Desirable Experience

• Contract Cleaning
• Soft Services Facilities Management
• Multi-site account management
• Commercial property environments
• Public sector or corporate client portfolios
• Budget management and strategic account planning

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from professionals currently working as:

• Senior Account Manager
• Account Manager
• Regional Operations Manager
• Operations Manager
• Regional Manager
• Contract Manager
• Soft Services Manager
• Facilities Manager

Experience within the Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, Soft Services, or related service-led sectors will be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious organisation where you can make a genuine impact.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape account strategy, influence business performance, and build long-term client relationships, while being supported by an experienced leadership team committed to your professional development and career progression.

Apply Today

If you’re a commercially focused Facilities Management professional looking for your next leadership challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV for a confidential discussion.

Joiner

Location: York / Leeds (travel across project sites)
Salary: £40,000 per annum + Van & Benefits

Some of the best work in a building never gets noticed. The door that closes perfectly, the partition that sits dead straight, the finish that still looks sharp years later. If that’s the standard you hold yourself to, this one’s for you.

We’re recruiting for a respected national building services contractor, looking for a skilled Joiner to work on the projects side of their largest and most prestigious account, a major national transport operator. You’ll be working across a range of projects on the account, bringing real craftsmanship to refurbishment and improvement works on busy, live, operational sites.

The Role

• Carrying out a wide range of joinery on project works, from fitting and finishing to installing and building bespoke items
• Working from drawings and specifications, and taking pride in producing neat, accurate results
• Moving between different projects and sites, so there’s plenty of variety and you won’t be doing the same job twice
• Working safely and considerately in active transport environments, alongside other trades and the customer’s teams
• Keeping your tools and materials in good order and passing clear updates back to the project team

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• Time-served joiner, or equivalent qualification, with solid commercial or industrial project experience
• A strong eye for detail and a real focus on quality of finish
• Confident reading drawings and working independently as well as part of a team
• Relevant site credentials such as CSCS card, and a good understanding of safe working practices
• A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• A salary of £40,000, with a company van and benefits
• The chance to work on a flagship national contract with long-term stability and a steady pipeline of projects
• Genuine variety, with different projects and sites rather than a fixed patch
• A supportive, well-established employer that values quality workmanship

If you’re a joiner who’d like your work on show across a flagship account, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the role.

Senior Account Manager – Facilities Management

Manchester
Permanent Opportunity
Up to £60,000 Basic Salary
Car Allowance + Performance Bonus

Senior Account Manager Opportunity

Are you an experienced Senior Account Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Manager within Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, or another service-led environment?

We are seeking a commercially focused and relationship-driven professional to take ownership of a key client portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where you’ll have full responsibility for account performance, client retention, operational excellence, and financial delivery.

This is a highly visible leadership role requiring regular travel between sites and close engagement with senior client stakeholders.

What’s On Offer?

• Basic salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave
• Structured training and development programmes
• Internal mentoring and leadership support
• Regular company events
• Genuine career progression opportunities

The Role

As Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for the operational, commercial, and financial success of a high-profile client account.

You will lead service delivery, ensure contractual compliance, drive account growth, and maintain exceptional client relationships while delivering strong commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Taking full ownership of account performance, profitability, service delivery, and client satisfaction
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Ensuring contractual compliance and delivery against agreed KPIs and SLAs
• Managing account budgets, P&L performance, and financial targets
• Identifying opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and service quality
• Leading multidisciplinary operational teams across multiple locations
• Managing risk, resolving operational challenges, and implementing corrective actions
• Conducting regular site visits to maintain service standards and strengthen client engagement
• Supporting account growth, retention, and the development of long-term client partnerships
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance

About You

We’re looking for a commercially minded Facilities Management professional with a proven ability to lead teams, manage complex client relationships, and deliver outstanding service performance.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Senior Account Manager, Regional Manager, Operations Manager, or similar leadership role within Soft Services Facilities Management
• Strong experience managing large and complex client accounts
• Demonstrable experience of P&L ownership and commercial decision-making
• Proven track record of delivering results against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop teams
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities
• Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel as required

Desirable Experience

• Contract Cleaning
• Soft Services Facilities Management
• Multi-site account management
• Corporate or commercial environments
• Strategic account development
• Budget management and financial forecasting
• Continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from professionals currently working as:

• Senior Account Manager
• Account Manager
• Regional Operations Manager
• Operations Manager
• Regional Manager
• Contract Manager
• Soft Services Manager
• Facilities Manager

Experience within the Facilities Management, Contract Cleaning, Soft Services, or broader service-led sectors will be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business where you can make a genuine impact.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape account strategy, influence business performance, and build long-term client relationships while being supported by an experienced leadership team committed to your success and professional development.

Apply Today

If you’re a commercially minded Facilities Management professional looking for your next leadership challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated CV for a confidential discussion.