Contracts Manager

Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + Package

About the Role:

We are working with a well-established regional contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to manage multiple refurbishment and new build projects across Exeter and surrounding areas. Projects span a variety of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, MoD, and other public sector clients, ranging from £250k to £5m.

This role will oversee project delivery from start to finish, ensuring compliance with health & safety, budgetary control, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
• Plan, schedule, and programme site works efficiently
• Represent the company at pre-start, progress, and client meetings
• Manage agency workers, direct staff, subcontractors, and labourers
• Liaise with commercial teams to provide accurate financial updates
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety legislation on site

Requirements

• Recent experience in a similar role managing multiple contracts, ideally refurbishment
• Sector knowledge of education, MoD, and commercial projects
• Must hold or be able to pass a DBS check
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant site qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work
• Good local supply chain knowledge

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo or Abbie 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.

Estimator – Precast Concrete

Location: Exeter with hybrid working
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on experience)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading supplier of precast concrete products for the construction and agricultural markets. They offer a full-service solution covering design, supply, and installation. With a strong reputation in the industry, they are now looking for an experienced Estimator to join their growing team.

Role Overview

This is a customer-facing role that requires:

• A keen eye for detail
• Strong technical knowledge
• The ability to work with Blu Beam and technical drawings

The Estimator will be responsible for:

• Managing document control
• Producing accurate take-offs
• Assisting in the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs)

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging directly with customers to understand project requirements
• Interpreting and analysing technical drawings
• Conducting take-offs and preparing accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
• Managing and maintaining document control processes use Blu Beam
• Providing cost estimates for precast concrete products across various projects
• Collaborating with internal teams, including design and project management, to ensure accurate pricing

Key Requirements

✅ Precast concrete beneficial but by no means essential
✅ Ability to interpret construction industry technical drawings
✅ Take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
✅ Excellent numerical and analytical skills
✅ Proficiency in CAD software beneficial
✅ Strong communication and organisational skills**

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Employer pension contribution of 4%
20 days holiday + bank holidays (No weekend work required)
WPA health benefits for employee wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are an Estimator , we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Apply today to take the next step in your career!

Estimator

Location: Exeter
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role

An established regional contractor is looking to strengthen their commercial team with a skilled Estimator, suitable for experienced or intermediate candidates.

This growing business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the Commercial and Industrial sectors. Working alongside an experienced commercial team, the Estimator will support competitive tendering and cost management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advice on estimating strategies and best practice
• Review tender documents thoroughly and accurately
• Source and obtain competitive quotes for subcontractor packages and materials
• Prepare precise estimates for competitive tenders
• Collaborate closely with the Quantity Surveying team
• Maintain tender logs and file all bid documentation

Suitable Candidates

• HNC or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent)
• Relevant estimating experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Full UK driving license
• Proven financial and budget management skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced, supportive commercial team
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding contractor

Apply Today

For an informal discussion, call Abbie Evans on 01752 421888, or apply as instructed.
Sphere Solutions are market leaders in recruitment for the built environment across the South West & Wales, supporting contractors, developers, civil engineers, and their supply chains.

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: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance
Employment Type: Permanent

We are working with a well-established regional building contractor to recruit a Small Works Manager to join their team based from their Exeter office. This role will oversee a diverse portfolio of small works projects up to £250k–£300k, covering maintenance, refurbishment, and fit-out works across both public and private sectors.

The Role

You will take full ownership of small works projects from initial pricing through to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing small works projects from tender stage through to final account
• Preparing estimates and supporting the estimating team on larger schemes
• Programming and coordinating labour, subcontractors, and materials
• Managing site teams and subcontractors on live projects
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal teams
• Overseeing quality control, H&S compliance, and site documentation
• Managing variations, costs, and project reporting

About You

• Proven experience managing small works, maintenance, or refurbishment projects
• Background in construction, fit-out, or building maintenance
• Strong commercial and organisational skills
• Comfortable managing projects from inception to completion
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• SMSTS, Black or White CSCS Card, and First Aid (essential)

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Long-term, secure role with a reputable regional contractor
• Varied workload across public and private sector projects
• Supportive team and strong pipeline of local work

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.

To Apply

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

Senior Estimator

Permanent
Salary: Up to £75,000 + Package
Location: Exeter

We are seeking an experienced Senior Estimator to join our client’s South West team in Exeter. This is a key role within the business, responsible for producing accurate, timely and competitive cost estimates that support new business wins and drive continued growth.

Reporting to the Regional Commercial Director, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the company’s commercial interests, ensuring bids are robust, competitive and carry a low-risk profile.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estimating process for new residential and mixed-use developments
• Produce accurate, competitive cost plans and tenders to tight deadlines
• Manage pre-acquisition viabilities and competitive bid submissions
• Review contractual documentation and identify commercial risks early
• Develop risk allowances to support confident bid decisions
• Work closely with commercial, design and operational teams
• Support and mentor junior estimators
• Deliver clear handovers to post-contract teams and follow company best practice

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials, procurement processes and the local subcontract market
• Solid understanding of contracts and pricing
• Experience using Housebuilder and Evaluate estimating systems (advantageous)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Advanced estimating expertise within the residential construction sector (advantageous)

Benefits Include

• Bonus entitlement based on performance KPIs
• 26 days holiday plus the ability to purchase additional leave
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Access to discount portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Digital GP
• Employee assistance programme
• Sharesave scheme

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

Contracts Manager – Groundworks

Location: Devon & Somerset
Salary: £65,000 – £80,000 + Package
Employment Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with groundworks and/or civil engineering experience to join a long-standing regional subcontractor, managing their residential sites across Devon & Somerset.

With an expansion phase in full swing and a large client base of repeat business, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing business and enhance your career.

Reporting To

Construction Director

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of designated sites, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and maintaining on-site standards
• Manage site teams, direct labour, and subcontractors
• Ensure all plant, materials, and PPE are fit for purpose and available
• Maintain both short- and long-term programmes to deliver projects on time
• Liaise with internal and external H&S consultants, advisors, and auditors
• Regularly update clients on progress and attend project meetings
• Ensure timely delivery of sites within budget
• Maintain close communication with commercial and technical teams
• Source and recruit site teams and labour, managing ongoing training and HR matters

Requirements

• Experience at Contract Manager level within groundworks (housing and commercial considered)
• Strong programming and planning knowledge
• Health & safety management expertise, including RAMS and COSHH; relevant SMSTS ticket required
• Commercial and financial understanding
• Full UK Driving Licence (sites across Devon & Somerset)

Package

• Salary dependent on experience: £65,000 – £80,000
• Company vehicle or car allowance

To Apply

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

About Sphere Solutions
Sphere Solutions is a market leader in construction recruitment across the South West & Wales, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Cardiff, and Gloucester. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with contractors, developers, and consultancies, delivering a bespoke, discreet, and professional recruitment service.

Contracts Manager – Exeter

Salary: Up to £78,000 + Package
Location: Exeter (covering Somerset & North Devon)
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager to join an award-winning, independent regional contractor delivering high-quality projects up to £15m in value.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business working across a diverse range of sectors including Commercial, Education, Industrial, Community/Leisure, and Healthcare.

The Role

As a Contracts Manager, you will take responsibility for overseeing multiple projects, ensuring successful delivery across quality, safety, programme, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Senior Management Team, highlighting risks, progress, and issues
• Lead and resource site teams, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation
• Maintain strong financial control across projects
• Oversee productivity and performance of site teams and subcontractors
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
• Monitor training needs and ensure compliance with company and legislative requirements

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience as a Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager
• Track record delivering projects valued at £10m+
• SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid at Work (essential)
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (preferred)
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Based within commuting distance of Exeter, covering Somerset & North Devon

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £78,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance or company car (salary sacrifice)
• Pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave and additional company benefits
• Long-term opportunity with a respected regional contractor

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.

Engineer (Construction)

Location: Exeter – Hybrid working
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,000–£70,000

Sphere solutions are working with a national housebuilder to recruit a Construction Engineer who will manage the design of infrastructure and groundwork packages for residential developments. Your main responsibilities will include and not be limited to:

Key Responsibilities

• Arranging and managing service enquiries for new developments, ensuring timely payments for required utilities.
• Overseeing designs produced by external consulting engineers, covering foundations, estate roads, sewers and Section 38, 104 and 278 works.
• Securing and managing adoption agreements (S38, S104, S278), ensuring bonds are set up, reduced and closed on time.
• Input into structural designs for superstructure elements.
• Reviewing consultant designs to ensure value engineering, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Working closely with the Technical Team and wider business to support the discharge of planning conditions and building regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar role with a housing developer.
• Strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection.
• Understanding of Highway and Water Industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Construction related qualifications (Degree/HND/HNC) desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Private medical cover (single cover).
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Annual medical health assessment.
• 26 days’ holiday (increasing with service to 29 days).
• Flexible benefits options.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.

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: Exeter
Type: Permanent
Salary: £55,000-£70,000 + Package

Sphere Solutions are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a Civils/Groundworks background, to join a very successful sub-contractor based in Exeter with a market-leading presence in Devon, Cornwall & Somerset. Our client works with a number of housing developers and contractors across the region and, with several long-standing relationships, they have an extremely busy portfolio of work.

Duties will include:

• Produce Valuation matrices and Daywork schedules
• Review contract documentation and drawing issues to ensure all parties hold the correct information
• Produce a monthly application 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 all project spend
• Responsible for cost changes as a result of new drawings
• Liaise with the client 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

The successful applicant should ideally be qualified to degree level or similar and have extensive experience within the construction industry, preferably within a groundworks or civil engineering background.

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

To Apply:

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

Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment. With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth, and St Austell), we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers, and their supply chain, delivering high volume and quality candidates.

Job Title: Adoptions Manager

Location: Exeter, Devon
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 + benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Adoptions Manager to oversee the maintenance and adoption of estate roads, sewers, pumping stations, and public open spaces. You’ll play a key role in ensuring timely, cost-effective handovers, working closely with Engineering, Build, and Commercial teams to minimise delays and resolve barriers to adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage adoption processes for highways, sewers, and public open spaces
• Liaise with local authorities, water companies, and other stakeholders
• Monitor and resolve legacy adoption issues
• Ensure compliance with Section Agreements (S38, S104, S278, etc.)
• Oversee inspections, surveys, and technical documentation
• Support Build and Commercial teams to deliver works to adoption standards

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar role with a housing developer or Highway/Drainage Authority
• Strong knowledge of estate road and sewer construction & inspection
• Understanding of Highway and Water Industry standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
• Civil Engineering qualification (Degree/HND/HNC) desirable

Benefits Include

• £60,000–£65,000 salary + bonus
• Company car/car allowance or travel allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous annual leave & pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee rewards portal

Next Steps

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please call Jo for a confidential chat on 07736 455560.

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.