Contracts Manager – Exeter

Permanent

£65,000 & £5,000 car allowance

We are working with a respected regional contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction schemes across the region – projects will range from residential new builds, commercial refurbishments and smaller renovation schemes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all on-site teams, ensuring projects run to programme and budget.
• Prepare detailed construction programmes and progress reports.
• Represent the company at monthly client and project meetings.
• Support Site Managers with H&S compliance, RAMS, and CPP.
• Assist the commercial team with procurement, programming, and risk management.
• Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and client expectations.
• Utilise Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 for planning and reporting.

About You:

• Senior management experience with a principal or main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and JCT contracts.
• Track record of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and client-facing skills.
• In date SMSTS and First Aid is essential.
• Temporary Works Coordinator experience is desirable.

Package & Benefits:

• £65,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Mileage: 45p per mile (first 10,000 miles).
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie 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.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Somerset

Sector: Commercial | Groundworks & Civils 
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Car Allowance 
Employment Type: Permanent 

An established contractor based in Somerset is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a permanent opportunity, and they are open to considering both an experienced AQS with around 2 years’ experience or a Graduate looking to develop their commercial career.

The Role

• Supporting the commercial management of groundworks and associated civil engineering projects
• Assisting with valuations, cost reporting, and cash-flow forecasting
• Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams
• Site visits as required

What They’re Looking For

• AQS with circa 2 years’ experience or a Graduate looking to start a career in Quantity Surveying
• Construction experience from any sector considered – groundworks/civils experience is not essential
• Good understanding of valuations and commercial processes
• Bluebeam experience would be advantageous
• Good Excel and wider MS applications a must
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Salary & Benefits

• Experienced AQS: up to £35,000
• Graduate: circa £28,000
• Car allowance
• Business mileage paid
• Excellent annual leave allowance
• Permanent position
• Immediate start available for the right person

This would suit someone looking to join a supportive, hands-on team where they can develop and take on increasing commercial responsibility.

How to Apply

Interested? Apply today with your CV or give Jo or Abbie a call on 01752 421888 for an informal 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.

Senior Site Manager – Barnstaple

Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Package 
Employment Type: Permanent 
Location: Barnstaple 

An established housebuilder is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a multi-phased timber-frame residential development in Barnstaple.

The Role

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of a multi-phase housing development
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and trades
• Drive programme, quality, health & safety, and build standards
• Liaise with NHBC and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Coordinate with commercial and technical teams
• Monitor progress, snagging, and handover
• Ensure the development is delivered safely, on time, and to specification

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager within residential housebuilding
• Strong timber-frame construction experience desirable
• Good understanding of NHBC requirements and liaison
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, quality, and health & safety
• Excellent leadership and subcontractor management skills
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work required

Package & Location

• Salary: up to £75,000 + package
• Employment Type: Permanent position
• Location: Barnstaple

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie 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.

Commercial Gas Engineer

Midlands (national travel) | Permanent

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities management provider for a Commercial Gas Engineer to join their team, covering service, maintenance and installation work across a range of FM contracts and projects valued from £500 up to £1 million.

This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys a mix of day-to-day maintenance and larger project work, with the opportunity to travel nationally — although the majority of work will be based around the Midlands, so you’ll need to be commutable to the region.

You’ll also play a key role in developing the team, taking responsibility for mentoring an apprentice, so strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge are essential.

What you’ll be doing:

• Service, maintenance and installation of commercial gas systems
• Working across FM contracts and projects ranging from £500 to £1m
• Travelling nationally as required, with most work based in the Midlands
• Mentoring and supporting an apprentice engineer

What we’re looking for:

• Commercial gas qualifications (e.g. COCN1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1 or equivalent)
• Proven experience across service, maintenance and install
• Comfortable working on FM contracts of varying scale
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to support and guide an apprentice
• Based in or around the Midlands, with flexibility to travel

Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with Joanne Cabannes on 07377 790724 or [email protected] for a confidential conversation.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Plymouth
Temporary to Permanent
Immediate Start

Sphere Solutions are working with an established construction business to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support a Senior QS on a large residential development in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Junior QS looking to develop their commercial experience, gain exposure to a major housing scheme and progress their career within an established business.

Initially offered on a temporary basis for the first month, the intention is to move to a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Role

• Supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor with the commercial management of a large-scale residential development.
• Assisting with the management of infrastructure and groundworks packages.
• Supporting cost control, valuations and subcontractor management.
• Gaining hands-on experience across a range of commercial activities.
• Working closely with the Senior QS to develop your skills and take on increased responsibility.

About You

• Experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Junior QS or similar commercial role.
• An interest in residential construction, infrastructure or groundworks.
• Keen to learn, develop and progress within a commercial team.
• A proactive approach with good communication and organisational skills.

What’s on Offer?

• Immediate requirement.
• Temporary to permanent opportunity.
• Exposure to a major residential development.
• The chance to work closely with an experienced Senior QS.
• Excellent long-term career development and progression opportunities.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie 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.

Senior Site Manager – Internals

Location: Exeter 
Employment Type: Permanent 

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a major construction project in Exeter, working on the construction of new build apartments blocks and a large refurbishment.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the internal trades’ packages, coordinating subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing internal trades packages from procurement through to completion.
• Coordinating subcontractors, site teams, and surrounding trades.
• Monitoring programme, quality, costs, and Health & Safety.
• Working closely with commercial, design, engineering, and planning teams.
• Leading progress and coordination meetings.
• Managing subcontractor performance/delivery.
• Identifying and resolving defects, variations, and risks.
• Managing snagging through to a defect-free handover.
• Liaising with the client and project team.

About You

You will be an experienced Senior Site Manager with a strong background in delivering large-scale construction projects, ideally with significant interest or experience with internal packages.

Requirements

• Tier 1 or regional contracting experience with major projects.
• Strong subcontractor management skills.
• Excellent programme and organisational ability.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• A commitment to quality and Health & Safety.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and drive programme delivery.

Benefits & What’s On Offer

• Car or car allowance
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Share save scheme
• Family-friendly benefits
• Opportunity to work locally in Exeter for the next 3 years

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, Sphere Solutions is 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 to ensure you have the support you need.

Office Manager – Construction

Tiverton
£30,000-£32,000
Permanent | Full-time

We are working with a well-established and growing construction business based in Tiverton, who are looking to appoint an experienced Office Manager to join their team.

This is a hands-on role within a small, friendly office environment, where you will take responsibility for the smooth running of the day-to-day administration and coordination of the construction business.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing all day-to-day office administration and coordination
• Raising and sending invoices
• General accounts administration using Xero
• Liaising with clients, trades, suppliers and the wider supply chain
• Managing general office correspondence and documentation
• Using Microsoft 365 across the role
• Supporting the wider team with the smooth running of the business

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years’ office management experience
• Previous experience within construction or a related industry would be highly beneficial
• Experience using Xero
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
• A full driving licence

Hours & Benefits

• £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Standard hours: 7.30am–4.30pm (some flexibility around working hours, with 8am–5pm also accommodated)
• Company pension
• Free parking
• 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Potential opportunity to work from the company’s Exeter office longer term if required

This is an immediate vacancy, with the business looking to appoint as soon as possible.

Interested? Apply today with your CV or give Cat or Abbie a call on 01752 421888 for an informal 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.

CIVILS PLANNER ✍️ Role: Civils Planner Location: Bridgwater, Somerset ️ Sector: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent Working Arrangement: Hybrid Available A specialist project controls and programme management consultancy is looking to recruit an experienced Civils Planner to join their team in the Bridgwater area. The business works across major civil engineering and infrastructure projects, providing specialist planning and project controls expertise to support successful project delivery. The successful candidate will have strong civils/infrastructure planning experience, be confident using Primavera P6, and have the ability to develop robust programmes from first principles. ## What you’ll be doing – Developing and managing detailed construction programmes from first principles using Primavera P6 – Working closely with project teams to understand construction methodologies, sequencing and key project requirements – Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays, risks and areas for improvement – Producing regular programme updates, progress reports and analysis for project stakeholders – Supporting project teams with programme strategy, planning and effective project controls – Challenging assumptions and providing practical planning solutions to support project delivery – Working collaboratively with clients, contractors and wider project teams – Contributing to a strong planning culture and sharing knowledge across the wider team ## What we’re looking for – Proven experience as a Planner within the civil engineering or infrastructure sector – Strong experience planning major civils and infrastructure projects – Proven Primavera P6 experience – Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing and programme development – Experience developing programmes from first principles and managing project updates – Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider project team – Ideally based within a commutable distance of Bridgwater, Somerset This is a great opportunity for an experienced Civils Planner looking to work on major infrastructure projects while being part of a specialist project controls environment.

Assistant Site Manager – Timber Frame Location: North Coast Cornwall Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Car Allowance Are you an experienced Assistant Site Manager with a background in housing? We are working with a well-established client looking to bolster their operational team and recruit an experienced Assistant Site Manager who is looking for progression to Site Manager in the very near future. The project will consist of high-quality, timber frame homes in a desirable North Coast Cornwall location. ## The Role Supporting the Site Manager with the day-to-day running of site operations and helping to keep the build programme on track Supervising trades, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to programme Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety procedures and site standards Assisting with quality control and ensuring work is completed to the required specification and customer expectations Monitoring progress on site, resolving day-to-day issues, and reporting updates to the Site Manager Liaising with technical, commercial, and wider project teams to support the smooth delivery of the development ## About You Proven experience working as an assistant site manager on timber frame housing developments Background working with housing / contracting Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualified as a minimum ## What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 + Car Allowance ## To Apply For a confidential chat, please call Jo or Abbie to discuss the role in more detail or apply as directed. — ## 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.

Bid Manager | Exeter

£65,000–£75,000 + package

Ready to take the lead on bids that shape major construction projects?

We’re working with a leading Tier 1 construction business that is looking to appoint an experienced Bid Manager to join its Exeter team.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in winning and delivering complex construction work, working alongside operational, commercial and pre-construction teams to develop compelling, commercially sound bids.

The opportunity:

• Lead the bid process from PQQ / ITT through to submission.
• Develop winning strategies, compelling written submissions and high-quality presentations.
• Coordinate internal teams, supply chain partners and specialist contributors.
• Work on a diverse range of significant construction projects and frameworks.
• Influence how projects are won and help shape the future workload of an established business.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven Bid Management experience within construction, ideally with a Tier 1 or leading main contractor.
• Someone from a Pre-Construction, Project Management or Design Management background looking to move into Bid management would also be considered.
• Strong knowledge of PQQ, ITT, tender and work-winning processes.
• Excellent written, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple bids, deadlines and competing priorities.
• A collaborative, commercially aware approach.

What’s on offer?

• £65,000–£75,000 salary guide
• Established Tier 1 construction business
• Exeter-based role with hybrid working
• Opportunity to contribute to major projects and frameworks
• Competitive benefits and package, to be confirmed

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie 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.