I’m looking to recruit an intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join our client’s team, which is based in several offices in the Southwest.

• Exeter
• £40,000-£45,000 + car allowance
• Permanent

They are flexible about which office you work out of, as this will be a mixture of office and site work.

Ideally, you will have a background in Water, Civils or Utilities but they are open to reviewing candidates from experience in all sectors.

For this role, you will mainly cover repairs and work from a schedule of rates with pre-agreed rates.

General Duties

• Managing Subcontractor packages
• Valuations & Variations
• CVRs Measurements & final accounts

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working on projects ranging from £500k to £2m
• Experience using SAGE 200 for reporting desired
• Full driving License

On offer is a salary up to £45,000 + car allowance, 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), and cashback benefits for healthcare.

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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’m looking to recruit a Groundworks Quantity Surveyor on behalf of their Tier 1 Contractor Client in the Newton Abbot area.

• Newton Abbott
• Permanent
• £65,000 & Benefits Package

This is an on-site role with some flexibility to work from home or other regional offices so candidates living outside of Devon are still encouraged to apply if interested.

Essential Requirements

• Groundworks Experience
• Proficient with Oracle software
• Professional Qualification or working towards (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree/Diploma) or equivalent

We are looking for candidates who have an experienced groundworks background and who are familiar with;

• Bills of Quantity
• Cost reporting
• Cut and Fill
• Negotiating contract terms
• Certifying payment
• Assessing applications and variations

 Benefits

• Family leave packages to include enhanced maternity/paternity, Fertility support, Adoption leave and more
• Flexible hours and Holiday purchasing options
• Volunteering and personal development options
• Extras such as Travel insurance and Referral Schemes

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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’m looking for a skilled administrator to work with our busy construction client in Exeter.

• Exeter
• £26,000-£27,000
• Permanent

 Ideally, you will be experienced in the following areas.

• Purchase Ledgers
• Contracts Admin
• Commercial support
• Working with subcontractors
• Managing Databases

The ideal candidate will have;

• Excellent communication skills to liaise with various colleagues, customers, and contractors.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Be comfortable working across different departments
• Be willing to undertake further training and possible site visits to gain a better understanding of the company

Working hours are Monday – Friday 8.30am-5pm and this is an office-based role.

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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’m looking for a Group Finance Controller for a busy construction company in the Southwest.

• Plymouth
• Permanent
• £75,000 – £85,000

Group Finance Controller needed for a busy construction company in the Southwest who have grown rapidly and now has over 100 employees across all offices.

This role would be suited for someone who ideally has some construction experience, however, FC’s from all industries will be considered. Working hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

Hybrid working is an option if preferred, however, you must be willing to travel to the head office and regional offices throughout the month to meet the business needs.

Candidate Requirements

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong Excel and accounting software skills.
• Ideally Xero experience but not essential.
• Experience in system implementation and process review.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage annual budgets, and short and long revenue forecasts.
• Develop, maintain, and present cash flow forecasts.
• Partner with department heads on monthly commercial decisions.
• Present financial data to the Board and external stakeholders.
• Management of the accounts team and efficient delivery of all tasks.
• Liaise directly with an external accountant.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Mileage paid beyond the normal commute
• Company phone and laptop plus any home office equipment required for the role
• Full company pension matches gov pension scheme.
• Standard Maternity/ Paternity package.

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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’m currently recruiting a Senior Planner to join a Tier 1 contractor.

• Devon/Cornwall
• Permanent – Full time
• £65,000-£80,000 & Enhanced benefits package

You will manage the Pre-construction & Construction Delivery Teams to offer planning expertise on multiple projects. Ideally, you will be based in either Devon or Cornwall as our client has projects starting in both regions so your location can be flexible.

Responsibilities:

• Produce fully integrated programmes incorporating all disciplines
• Production & monitoring of tender event schedule
• Developing information for tender settlements including benchmarking
• Liaising with sub-contractors
• Attending regular site visits

Requirements:

• Have construction planning experience gained within the main contractor environment.
• You have a solid history of working on build tenders and live projects between £5M – £100M+ in value.
• You are an experienced user of Asta Powerproject software.
• Able to use Bluebeam (or similar) for take-offs, logistic plans, etc.
• You have strong knowledge of JCT & NEC contract conditions and how this affects planning.
• Experience in developing claims / CE’s.

On offer

• Competitive Salary & Car / Allowance
• Excellent healthcare benefits
• Generous holiday allowance
• Flexible benefits package

Next steps:

For an informal discussion please call Cat 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.