Site Manager – Defence Construction Project

North Devon

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a new build project within the defence sector in the North Devon area.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering works for the MoD.

The project consists of a new build facility incorporating RC and steel frame, with associated groundworks. There is also an opportunity to become involved in the pre-construction phase ahead of site start.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.

This is not considered a highly complex build, but candidates must have solid general building knowledge and experience managing construction projects from inception through to completion.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on new build construction projects
• Strong understanding of general building practices and sequencing
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• Asbestos Awareness (preferred)
• MoD pass (desirable but not essential)

Due to the nature of the project, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and security clearance. Assistance with this process will be provided.

Package & Flexibility

The client can offer either permanent or Fixed-Term Contract options, alongside long-term progression opportunities within the business.

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If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call 01752 421888 and ask for Jo or Cat.

To apply, please follow the instructions below or contact Jo directly for a confidential discussion.

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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.

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Electrician

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £19–£24 per hour

We’re looking for experienced Electricians to join a busy industrial site in Plymouth, carrying out maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and installations on a range of plant equipment and electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Planned and reactive electrical maintenance.
• Fault finding on motors, drives, pumps, conveyors, and control panels.
• Installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Electrical inspections and testing.
• Supporting plant upgrades and improvement projects.
• Working safely and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation/Maintenance (or equivalent).
• 18th Edition qualification.
• Experience within industrial, manufacturing, heavy plant, quarrying, or mining environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills on three-phase systems and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Inspection & Testing (2391) qualification desirable.

Additional Information

• All employees are required to undergo drug and alcohol screening.
• This position operates on a shift pattern: 5 days on, 5 days off, 12-hour shifts.
• Pay rate is dependent on experience.
• Due to the site location, candidates must have their own reliable transport.

What’s on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing industrial operation with long-term career prospects.

Apply Today

To apply, please follow the application instructions below, or contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal and confidential discussion.

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.

EC&I Technician – Plymouth

We’re recruiting for multiple EC&I Technicians to join a major industrial project in Plymouth, supporting refurbishment, maintenance, and upgrade works on a wide range of plant equipment.

Key Role

You’ll be involved in inspecting, testing, fault finding, and recommissioning equipment, as well as upgrading and modifying older systems, including panel building, rewiring, calibration, and setting to work.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Electrical, control & instrumentation maintenance and upgrades
• Fault finding on motors, drives, control systems, and instrumentation
• Testing, inspection, and condition reporting
• PLC, SCADA, and VSD/DOL work
• Instrument calibration, loop checking, and valve setups
• Reading P&IDs and electrical drawings
• Supporting safe systems of work and permit procedures
• Working closely with mechanical and operations teams

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 (Electrical / Control / Instrumentation) or equivalent
• 5+ years’ industrial experience
• Strong fault-finding and test/inspection skills
• Experience with 3-phase systems, instrumentation, and control systems
• Understanding of safe systems of work

Desirable

• 18th Edition
• 2391 Inspection & Testing
• Confined space, working at height, or slinging/signaller tickets

Additional Information

• All employees are required to undergo drug and alcohol screening
• Initially Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm (future shift pattern to be confirmed)
• Salary is dependent on experience
• Due to site location, candidates must have their own reliable transport

Apply

To apply, follow the instructions below or contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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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 Estimator

Location: Dawlish (with UK-wide site travel as required)
Type: Permanent

About the Role

This is a senior preconstruction opportunity with a leading specialist Civil Engineering contractor, responsible for leading the estimating function across complex maritime civil engineering projects.

The role combines hands-on estimating expertise with leadership of the bid process, ensuring tenders are commercially robust, technically credible, and aligned with delivery capability.

The Senior Estimator will play a key role in shaping pricing strategy, influencing win rates, and supporting the long-term commercial success of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, competitive, and risk-aware cost estimates
• Drive bid quality, ensuring alignment between price, programme, and delivery strategy
• Influence tender strategy and commercial positioning
• Support win rate improvement through robust estimating practices
• Provide leadership and consistency across the estimating function
• Strengthen preconstruction capability across the wider business
• Take ownership of bid submissions from a commercial and estimating perspective
• Work closely with bid writers, planners, and engineers to deliver high-quality tenders
• Ensure alignment between cost, methodology, and programme
• Contribute to pricing strategy and competitive positioning

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience working as a Senior Estimator within complex marine civil engineering environments
• Strong estimating experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, and marine sectors
• Experience pricing complex, high-value projects
• Proven track record of leading or significantly influencing tender submissions
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary bid environments
• Advanced cost planning and estimating skills
• Experience working with NEC contracts (highly desirable)
• Willingness to travel to sites across the UK

Salary & Package

• Market-leading salary package (no fixed salary cap)
• Company car
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Apply Now

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please call 01752 421888 and ask for Abbie or Jo.

To apply, please follow the instructions below or contact Jo directly for a confidential discussion.

Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the built environment across the South West & 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.

Site Manager

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £65,000–£68,000 + Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with a leading national house builder to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join a major residential development in Plymouth, on a steel frame project.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established developer with a strong pipeline of work and high-quality projects across the South West.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a steel frame apartment development
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and site teams
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to programme
• Maintain high standards of quality control and workmanship throughout the project
• Conduct regular site inspections and ensure compliance with building regulations and company standards
• Monitor progress against programme and report on site activities
• Ensure materials, labour, and plant resources are effectively coordinated
• Chair and attend site meetings with subcontractors and stakeholders
• Maintain excellent health & safety standards and site compliance
• Liaise with technical, commercial, and customer care departments as required
• Manage snagging, inspections, and handover processes

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, preferably with steel frame experience
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and programme management
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple trades on busy construction sites
• Excellent health & safety knowledge and site management capability
• SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid at Work (essential)

What’s on Offer

• Salary ranging from £65,000–£68,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Impressive company benefits package

Apply Now

To apply, please follow the instructions below, or feel free to call Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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.

Estimating Administrator

Location: Dawlish
Salary: £31,500 per annum
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract (3–5 Months)

About the Role

We are working with a specialist contractor to recruit an organised and proactive Estimating Administrator to join their busy preconstruction team based in Dawlish.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Administrator, Coordinator, or Construction Administrator to support a fast-paced estimating department involved in technically complex infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Estimating, the Estimating Administrator will provide essential administrative and coordination support to the estimating and preconstruction teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and track live tender opportunities across the estimating department
• Monitor tender deadlines and ensure submission requirements are communicated effectively
• Support the coordination of multiple active tenders simultaneously
• Assist with the preparation and submission of tender documentation
• Compile bid packs and gather supporting information from internal teams and external stakeholders
• Ensure tender submissions are accurate, compliant, and complete prior to review
• Manage the estimating inbox and coordinate incoming enquiries and tender invitations
• Prioritise and allocate requests appropriately alongside the Head of Estimating
• Maintain structured electronic filing systems and document management processes
• Track supplier data, tender outcomes, and cost information for benchmarking and future reference
• Support data input, cost tracking, and spreadsheet management using Excel
• Assist with maintaining pricing trackers, benchmarking spreadsheets, and reporting tools
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the estimating team
• Schedule meetings, prepare documents, and track actions and deadlines
• Assist with reporting on tender activity and pipeline status
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating function

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an administrative, coordination, or support role
• Strong Excel skills with confidence managing structured data and spreadsheets
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or civil engineering environments
• Exposure to tendering, estimating, or preconstruction teams advantageous
• Experience managing electronic document control systems or bid documentation

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £31,500 per annum
• Opportunity to work within a specialist marine civil engineering contractor
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure and engineering projects
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Valuable experience within a busy preconstruction and estimating department
• Potential opportunity to broaden experience within the construction and engineering sector

Apply Now

To apply, please follow the instructions below, or feel free to call Abbie or Cat on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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.

Mechanical Fitter – Plymouth

We are looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to join our client’s busy engineering team in Plymouth.

The role involves assembling, installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, carrying out fault finding, and working from engineering drawings to ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Key Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Additional Information

• All employees are required to undergo drug and alcohol screening
• Shift pattern role
• Salary dependent on experience
• Own transport is essential due to the site location

What’s on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company offering a varied, hands-on role within a supportive engineering team.

Apply Now

To apply, please follow the application instructions below. For an informal and confidential discussion, 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 will 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.

HSE Advisor / Health & Safety Advisor – Construction

Permanent Position

Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Salary: Circa £45,000 + Package (DOE)

A well-established construction, refurbishment, and maintenance contractor is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor / Health & Safety Advisor to join their growing team based in Yeovil.

This permanent opportunity is ideal for a proactive Health & Safety professional with experience across construction, refurbishment, planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, drainage, and commercial projects. The role will support multiple live contracts across Somerset and occasionally Devon, including healthcare framework projects and specialist refurbishment works.

The company delivers a wide range of works across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, maintenance, and refurbishment sectors, with projects focused predominantly on planned works, reactive works, fit-out, flooring, drainage, and building refurbishment rather than new build construction.

This is a varied position offering a strong balance of office-based compliance management and site-based auditing responsibilities.

Construction HSE Advisor – Key Responsibilities

As the HSE Advisor, you will work closely with operational and management teams to ensure compliance, safety standards, and best practice are maintained across all live construction and maintenance projects.

Duties will include:

• Producing, reviewing, and managing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Preparing and maintaining Construction Phase Plans (CPPs)
• Supporting Temporary Works procedures and compliance
• Carrying out regular site audits, inspections, and safety reviews
• Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, CDM regulations, and company procedures
• Supporting refurbishment, maintenance, and reactive works teams across multiple sites
• Assisting with accident prevention, reporting, and corrective actions
• Driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental standards
• Liaising with site managers, subcontractors, and senior leadership teams

Health & Safety Advisor Requirements

To be considered for this HSE Advisor role, you should have:

• Previous experience as an HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor, SHEQ Advisor, or Construction Safety Advisor
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety, refurbishment, and maintenance environments
• Experience producing RAMS, CPPs, and site safety documentation
• Knowledge of Temporary Works processes and compliance
• NEBOSH qualification essential
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and construction compliance
• Experience carrying out site inspections and audits
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role with a stable and growing construction contractor
• Diverse portfolio of refurbishment, maintenance, and framework projects
• Mix of office-based and site-based responsibilities
• Competitive salary package circa £45,000 DOE
• Opportunity to help shape and develop the company’s internal HSE function
• Long-term career progression within a growing regional contractor

Apply for this HSE Advisor Job in Yeovil

To apply for this HSE Advisor / Health & Safety Advisor construction job in Yeovil, please apply as instructed or contact the office directly on 01752 421888 and ask for Abbie or Jo.

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.

Telehandler

Location: Ilfracombe, North Devon
Start Date: June 2026
Salary: £36,000 + Permanent Benefits
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are working with a privately owned new build housing developer to recruit a permanent Telehandler for a brand-new residential development in Ilfracombe.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing developer offering long-term, secure employment and continuity of work across future housing schemes.

You will play an important role supporting site operations, assisting trades, moving materials safely around site, and helping maintain a clean and organised working environment. There will also be the requirement to carry out general labouring duties when you are not operating the Telehandler.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the telehandler safely and efficiently across site
• Move materials and support timber frame installation teams
• Assist with deliveries and site logistics
• Support trades and site management with general labouring duties
• Maintain site cleanliness and safety standards
• Carry out daily machine checks and report defects

Requirements

• Previous experience operating a Telehandler on construction sites is essential
• NPORS or CPCS Telehandler ticket
• Positive attitude and willingness to assist across site operations
• Reliable and hard-working approach

What’s on Offer

• £36,000 – permanent PAYE role
• Paid annual leave
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Long-term continuity of work
• Opportunity to join a growing regional developer
• Supportive site team and stable working environment

Apply Now

To apply, please call 01752 421888 and ask for Abbie or Cat.

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: Portsmouth 
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Package (DOE) 
Type: Permanent 
Start Date: Immediate 

About the Company

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly reputable construction company based in Portsmouth. The business specialises in refurbishment, extensions, partial demolition, and infill projects across a variety of sectors, with a strong focus on education and sewage treatment plant works.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects throughout 2026 and beyond, they are now seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and well-established contractor offering long-term career progression and involvement in a diverse range of projects.

The Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing all commercial and surveying aspects across multiple construction projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project finances, budgets, and contracts 
• Carry out cost estimation and feasibility assessments 
• Prepare and manage tender documentation 
• Undertake risk management and commercial reporting 
• Complete site valuations and attend site visits 
• Manage subcontractor payments and final accounts 
• Prepare initial project budgets 
• Negotiate contracts and commercial terms 
• Monitor and manage project cash flow 
• Produce and manage trade packages including groundworks, M&E, and drainage packages 

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry 
• Previous experience delivering education sector projects such as schools or universities 
• Strong time management and organisational skills 
• Experience working with NEC contracts and JCT contracts is desirable 
• Good understanding of construction health & safety regulations 
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail 
• Relevant Quantity Surveying qualification or degree equivalent 

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with a well-established contractor 
• Salary between £65,000–£75,000 + package (DOE) 
• Strong pipeline of secured work across 2026 and 2027 
• Excellent career progression opportunities 
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business 

Apply Now

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Cameron on  07484 498209 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.