Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Fabric Engineer

Senior Site Manager

Commercial Gas Engineer

Air Conditioning Engineer

Joiner

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Senior Site Manager

Graduate Quantity Surveyor

Contracts Manager

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.

Building Fabric Technician

Exeter / South Devon | Permanent

Do you take real pride in a job well done — the kind where you stand back, check your own work, and know it’s right?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance contractor, looking for a skilled Building Fabric Technician to join their team covering a busy retail estate across the Exeter / South Devon region. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who genuinely enjoys fixing things and isn’t afraid of a bit of everything — one day you might be repairing external signage, the next you’re patching up flooring, replacing a door, or sorting out a section of fencing.

What you’ll be doing

Carrying out a broad mix of fabric repairs and planned maintenance across a portfolio of retail sites — think carpentry, general repairs, minor building works, external areas and more
Working to agreed timescales and quality standards, so customers know they can rely on you
Assessing jobs on-site and feeding back clearly so accurate quotes and materials lists can be put together
Taking photos and notes to document work completed, so there’s a clear record of what’s been done
Keeping your van, tools and materials organised so you’re ready for whatever the day throws at you
Being the friendly, professional face of the contract when you’re dealing with customers on-site

What we’re looking for

Solid multi-trade experience within building fabric or facilities maintenance
Confident working independently and managing your own workload
A good eye for detail and a genuine focus on getting things right first time
Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with both customers and your contracts manager
A full UK driving licence, as this role covers an estate across the Exeter / South Devon region

This is a great opportunity to join a business that values quality workmanship and long-term customer relationships — not just getting the job done, but getting it done properly.

Interested? Send your up-to-date CV over and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the role, the client, and what’s on offer.

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

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.

Air Conditioning Engineer

Location: York / Leeds (flexible within the area)
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + Van & Benefits

Imagine keeping the cool air flowing for one of the busiest transport networks in the country. Thousands of people rely on these sites every day, and they rarely think about the engineers who make sure they’re comfortable. That would be you.

We’re working with a respected national building services contractor to find an experienced Air Conditioning Engineer for their largest and most prestigious account, a major national transport operator. You’ll be based around York or Leeds, covering sites across the region, and joining a team that takes real pride in the standard it delivers.

The Role

Servicing, maintaining and repairing air conditioning and cooling systems across a varied portfolio of operational sites
Balancing planned preventative maintenance with reactive call-outs, so no two weeks look quite the same
Diagnosing faults quickly and getting to the root cause, so problems stay fixed
Keeping accurate job records and communicating clearly with site contacts and your supervisor
Working safely and to a high standard, in an environment where reliability really matters

Who We’d Love to Hear From

Proven experience as an air conditioning or refrigeration engineer in a commercial or industrial setting
Relevant qualifications, including F-Gas certification
A confident, methodical approach to fault-finding, and happy working independently
A good communicator who’s comfortable dealing with customers on site
A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

Salary of up to £44,000, depending on experience
Company van and the chance to work on a flagship national contract with long-term stability
A supportive, well-established employer that invests in its engineers

If you’re ready for a role with real responsibility and a flagship name on your CV, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

Joiner

Location: York / Leeds (travel across project sites)
Salary: £40,000 per annum + Van & Benefits

Some of the best work in a building never gets noticed. The door that closes perfectly, the partition that sits dead straight, the finish that still looks sharp years later. If that’s the standard you hold yourself to, this one’s for you.

We’re recruiting for a respected national building services contractor, looking for a skilled Joiner to work on the projects side of their largest and most prestigious account, a major national transport operator. You’ll be working across a range of projects on the account, bringing real craftsmanship to refurbishment and improvement works on busy, live, operational sites.

The Role

Carrying out a wide range of joinery on project works, from fitting and finishing to installing and building bespoke items
Working from drawings and specifications, and taking pride in producing neat, accurate results
Moving between different projects and sites, so there’s plenty of variety and you won’t be doing the same job twice
Working safely and considerately in active transport environments, alongside other trades and the customer’s teams
Keeping your tools and materials in good order and passing clear updates back to the project team

Who We’d Love to Hear From

Time-served joiner, or equivalent qualification, with solid commercial or industrial project experience
A strong eye for detail and a real focus on quality of finish
Confident reading drawings and working independently as well as part of a team
Relevant site credentials such as CSCS card, and a good understanding of safe working practices
A full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

A salary of £40,000, with a company van and benefits
The chance to work on a flagship national contract with long-term stability and a steady pipeline of projects
Genuine variety, with different projects and sites rather than a fixed patch
A supportive, well-established employer that values quality workmanship

If you’re a joiner who’d like your work on show across a flagship account, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the role.

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

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.

Junior Quantity Surveyor / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Truro
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are recruiting for an ambitious, driven Junior or Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a commercial team in Truro. Working alongside an experienced Senior QS, you will gain hands-on experience across the full commercial lifecycle of core projects, which focus on new build housing and groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the Senior QS, you will assist with commercial duties, including:

Supporting bid preparation and estimating costs.
Engaging with sub-contractors and issuing tender packages.
Performing take-offs and carrying out site valuations.
Assisting with invoicing, payment applications, reconciliations, and final account settlements.
Attending sites across the local area to monitor progress.

What We’re Looking For

Recent Graduate: Graduate in Quantity Surveying or a related Construction field — bright, proactive, and keen to learn with a great work ethic and strong communication skills.
OR Experienced Assistant: ~1+ years of experience in an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role, with a solid working understanding of full commercial duties and the ability to work with autonomy on day-to-day tasks.

Requirements

Full UK driving licence.
Proficient in Excel and comfortable using electronic document/drawing platforms (e.g., Procure).

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary (£27,000 – £30,000 depending on experience).
One-on-one training and support from an experienced Senior QS/Estimator.
Clear progression path to full QS status as your experience grows.

Apply Now

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888, or submit your CV via the application button.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

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.

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.