Working Supervisor

Town Planner

Quantity Surveyor

Site Agent

Junior Estimator

Legacy Contract Manager

Senior Estimator & Project Manager

I am working with a regional contractor, known for their repeat business and quality work to recruit a permanent Working Supervisor to join their team covering projects in Tiverton, North Devon & Somerset.

  • Tiverton
  • Permanent
  • £16-£18ph 45hours per week

Suitable candidates will come from a strong Carpentry or multi-trade background with local knowledge and the ability to work with sub-contractors & other managers to co-ordinate work efficiently.

The appointed candidate will expect to work on Universities, Schools, Industrial Units & Commercial projects. A large part of their work includes – Fitting fire protection, Fire safety doors & Fire stopping.

Occasionally, there will be a requirement to work on the tools if required.

Applicants must hold a valid SMSTS, First aid at Work, CSCS & Asbestos Awareness (Desirable). You will also be expected to pass a DBS check.

This is a permanently employed role, you will get a fully expensed company van & fuel card, annual leave, private medical, pension contribution and company IT.

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

With quality and delivery at the heart of everything they do, this housebuilder is different from the rest and prides itself on the high-quality homes they build.

  • Exeter
  • Permanent
  • £55,000 & Package

They have an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join their friendly team in Exeter.

About the role….

  • Take responsibility for delivering profitable development opportunities to meet targets and programmes
  • Progress and manage the planning processes
  • Provide town planning advice
  • Assess planning risks prior to land purchase, considering all planning issues and investigating to quantify any risks
  • Liaise with in-house or external architects
  • Prepare project development assessments

Please note that the above is just a small snippet of the job, a full job description can be sent on request.

This is a permanent and full-time role, offering a starting salary of £55,000 & package.

This is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications.

Suitable candidates will possess the following:

  • Relevant and recent experience in a similar role within housing
  • Member of the RTPI of degree level in T&C planning

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

Working from their regional office in Exeter, alongside the commercial team, you will work across a number of sites within the region.

  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Exeter
  • £45,000-£55,000 + Benefits

You will report to a Senior Quantity Surveyor and a wider commercial team to provide commercial support to the effective construction of residential developments.

The role will encompass all aspects of surveying:

  • Taking projects from conception through to completion
  • You will be a good negotiator and able to source materials, labour and plant
  • Build positive working relationships with the supply chain
  • You will make subcontractor payments, financial valuations and forecast financial valuations and produce month-end cost reports.
  • Assist with additional ad-hoc commercial functions within the department

Suitable candidates must have the following:

  • At least 4 years experience working with a house builder
  • Experience using COINS
  • Industry-related qualification is preferred
  • Must be able to work effectively within a well-structured team

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

Sphere Solutions are a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector. With offices in St. Austell, Plymouth, Bristol, Cardiff, Taunton & Gloucester)

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

I’m seeking a Site Agent to join a major projects team on Hinkley Point.

  • Hinkley Point
  • Permanent
  • £55,000-£65,000

You will oversee civil engineering, power, energy and infrastructure projects on the large nuclear base. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth running of site operations.

Duties will include:

  • Lead a significant section of the project, managing all labour, plant, material and supply chain
  • Support and implement performance and Health & Safety policies and procedures
  • Take full ownership and responsibility for cost management of your section of works.
  • Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to timelines
  • Prepare progress reports and maintain accurate records

Suitable candidates:

  • Must have a relevant qualification in engineering or construction
  • Proven track record of working on large schemes as a Site Agent or similar
  • Candidates with Power/Energy experience are preferred
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations

On offer:

  • Salary ranging from £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience and qualifications
  • Travel allowance if you live over 50 miles away from the site
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Family-friendly benefits packages such as enhanced paternity & maternity leave
  • Discounted shopping entitlement including restaurants, supermarkets and insurance companies

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

I am working with a well-known, reputable and successful national house builder to recruit a Trainee level Estimator.

  • Permanent
  • Exeter
  • From £26,500 

You will join their team and start building the foundation to become a fully qualified Estimator.

Working with the experienced commercial team, you will learn the following:

  • Effectively manage the pricing of housing sites, from land costs to tender documents
  • Sub-contractor liaison
  • Pricing packages
  • Understanding site budgets
  • Quantifying materials needed
  • Contributing to the delivery of high-quality homes

This is an excellent opportunity to offer dynamic and structured career progression.

Ideally, you will have some knowledge of estimating/costing and be working towards a HNC or construction-related qualification.

I’m looking for an enthusiastic individual with the desire to learn, who must have good IT skills and a confident nature. Applicants must have a full driving license due to the location of the sites.

On offer is:

  • £26,500 starting salary – depending on experience
  • Car Allowance
  • Annual Bonus Scheme
  • Private medical cover
  • 26 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

I am working with a regional house builder to recruit a Legacy Contracts Manager.

  • Fixed term to Permanent
  • Exeter

You will review legacy sites with long-standing contractual issues that need to be rectified. Once defects are identified, you will need to liaise with the supply chain or appoint new contractors to carry out the work.

This role would be suitable for an experienced house building senior manager with knowledge of new build regulations, defects and general sub-contract awareness.

Additionally, an element of relationship building will be required with new and assisting Housing Associations connected to the business, to create long-standing partnerships moving forward.

  • This is initially a 6-12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of turning into a permanent role depending on the extent of the workload.
  • On offer is a salary circa £55,000-£65,000 depending on experience, Car allowance and mileage paid.
  • Sites will be across the Western region, including Cornwall, Plymouth, Exeter & South Wales.

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

One of our clients, an Interior fit-out contractor, is looking to recruit a Senior Estimator & Project Manager to join their team permanently.

  • Permanent
  • Plymouth – with occasional travel
  • £60k plus allowances

The successful applicant will play a key leadership role responsible for accurately estimating project costs and managing all phases of interior construction projects from inception to completion.

Daily duties will include:

  • Producing accurate and detailed quotations
  • Project managing commercial and educational premises refurbishments
  • Develop the project delivery processes, subcontractors, pricing and estimating procedures to deliver profitable projects
  • Liaise with the Sales Team
  • Create work schedules and programmes for subcontractors to price from
  • Create detailed costed quotations

Suitable candidates:

  • Relevant and up-to-date qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Estimating or related field
  • Proven track record estimating and project management within the commercial and/or educational sector
  • Proficiency in construction estimating and project management tools such as MS Project, Procore, FONN
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure

On offer….

  • Salary up to £60,000 for the right candidate
  • £6,000 Car Allowance
  • Profit share discretionary bonus scheme

For an informal discussion please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or use the red button to apply online.

Sphere Solutions is a market leader in the Southwest & Wales construction recruitment sector, with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Bristol, Taunton, Gloucester and Cardiff.

We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with local, regional and national contractors, developers and consultancies and offer a bespoke, discreet and professional service delivered by highly experienced consultants.