Estimator

Location: Cornwall
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £65,000 DOE

We are working with a well-established contractor who is seeking an experienced Estimator to join their team, specialising in groundworks projects across the South West.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with a proven background in estimating within the construction and/or civil engineering sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for groundworks and civil engineering projects
• Analysing drawings, specifications, and project requirements
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure competitive and accurate tenders
• Supporting the commercial and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle
• Identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Estimator
  • Experience within groundworks, civil engineering, or development would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, materials, and industry regulations
• Excellent IT skills, with proficiency in estimating software and MS Office / COINS
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and work to deadlines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

On Offer

• Competitive salary package, dependent on experience
• Opportunity to join a reputable and growing contractor in the South West
• Long-term career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced Estimator based in Cornwall and looking for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply

For an informal discussion, please call Abbie Evans or Jo Lambert 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.

Contracts Manager – Groundworks

Location: Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa £90,000 + Package

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager with residential groundworks and/or civil engineering experience to join a successful, long-standing regional subcontractor. You will manage residential sites across Dorset, North Somerset & Bristol.

With the business in a strong phase of expansion and a large base of repeat clients, this is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with a respected contractor.

Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of designated sites, ensuring health & safety compliance at all times
• Manage site teams, direct labour, and subcontractors
• Ensure all plant and materials are fit for purpose
• Ensure PPE and on-site HSE requirements are in place
• Implement short- and long-term programmes to deliver sites on time
• Liaise with internal and external Health & Safety consultants, advisors, and auditors
• Regular client liaison, progress updates, and attendance at meetings
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Work closely with commercial and technical teams
• Source and recruit site teams and labour
• Oversee ongoing training and HR matters

Requirements

• Proven experience at Contracts Manager level within residential groundworks
• Strong knowledge of programming and planning
• Excellent health & safety management knowledge, including RAMS and COSHH
• SMSTS qualification (essential)
• Strong commercial and financial understanding
• Full UK driving licence (sites across Bristol, Dorset & North Somerset)

Package

• Salary in the region of £80,000–£90,000, dependent on experience
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Additional benefits package

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888, or click apply to begin your journey with us.

About Sphere Solutions

Sphere Solutions are 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 local, regional, and national contractors, developers, and consultancies, offering a bespoke, discreet, and professional recruitment service delivered by highly experienced consultants.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000–£80,000 & Package

Sphere Solutions are partnering with a highly successful and well-established civils and groundworks subcontractor to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, based in Bristol.

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

This is a senior commercial role, offering responsibility for overseeing multiple residential and commercial projects, providing commercial leadership, and acting as a key interface between clients, site teams, and the wider supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation and management of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Producing and overseeing valuation matrices, dayworks schedules, and cost reporting
• Full commercial ownership of project spend, forecasts, and cost value reconciliations
• Reviewing contract documentation and drawings, ensuring commercial risks and changes are managed effectively
• Managing cost variations arising from design changes and revised information
• Verifying and approving subcontractor payments
• Liaising with clients to agree dayworks, variations, and commercial matters
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required
• Ensuring all commercial processes align with ISO, SMAS, CHAS, and Achilles accreditations

About You

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within groundworks and/or civil engineering
• Confident managing multiple projects and senior client relationships
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £70,000–£80,000 depending on experience
• Company package
• Long-term career progression within a growing and respected regional contractor
• Stable workload supported by long-standing client relationships

Apply

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

Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the construction and civil engineering sectors across the South West & Wales.

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 – Main Contractor | Cardiff & Vale | South Wales

Sphere Solutions are working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a strong main contractor background to work on a long-term pipeline of education framework projects across the Cardiff and Vale areas. Future schemes will continue throughout South Wales, providing job security and long-term career progression.

The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive commercial team, working for a business known for its low staff turnover, stability, and strong reputation within the construction industry.

Role & Responsibilities

• Commercial management of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account
• Working closely with site teams, subcontractors, and clients
• Cost control, procurement, valuations, variations, and reporting
• Supporting delivery of education and potentially heritage construction projects

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Strong experience working for a main contractor
• Background in education projects and/or heritage projects beneficial
• Excellent commercial awareness and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a collaborative commercial team

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Quantity Surveyor position with a reputable main contractor
• Long-term workload secured through frameworks
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Very competitive salary and benefits package
• Stable employer with a strong presence across South Wales

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor based in or around Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, or wider South Wales who is looking for long-term career stability with a quality contractor.

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Bristol
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000–£45,000

Sphere Solutions is working with a well-respected groundworks & civil engineering subcontractor specialising in residential new build. They are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their busy commercial team in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their QS career, or with 1–3 years’ experience, to gain exposure to project costs, valuations, and subcontractor management across a variety of regional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the commercial team with preparing valuations, daywork schedules, and monthly applications for payment
• Support monitoring of project costs and track expenditure accurately
• Review contracts, drawings, and design changes under the guidance of senior QS staff
• Help verify subcontractor payments and support the management of variations and final accounts
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to gather cost information and resolve queries
• Ensure compliance with ISO, SMAS, CHAS, and Achilles standards
• Maintain commercial records, reports, and documentation to support the senior QS team

About You

• Some experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within groundworks, civil engineering, or housebuilding
• Educated to degree or HND level in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related discipline (preferred but not essential)
• Good understanding of cost control, contract administration, and commercial processes
• Strong communication and team-working skills
• Motivated to develop a career in construction commercial management and keen to learn

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance or package
• Exposure to a variety of groundworks, civil engineering, and housing projects
• Long-term career development and mentoring from an experienced commercial team

Apply

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

Sphere Solutions is a leading recruitment specialist for the construction and civil engineering sectors across the South West & Wales.

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.

Design Manager – Main Contractor | Cardiff & Vale | South Wales

Sphere Solutions are working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Design Manager to join their project delivery team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong main contractor background to work on a long-term pipeline of education framework projects across the Cardiff and Vale areas. Future projects will continue throughout South Wales, offering long-term stability and clear career progression.

The successful Design Manager will work closely with commercial, construction, and site teams to manage and coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. The business is known for its low staff turnover, strong leadership, and commitment to developing its people.

Role & Responsibilities

• Managing the design process from tender through to construction and handover
• Coordinating architects, consultants, and subcontractor design packages
• Ensuring designs are compliant with client requirements, building regulations, and programme
• Supporting pre-construction, value engineering, and buildability reviews
• Working collaboratively with site, commercial, and project management teams
• Managing design risk and change control

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager with a main contractor
• Experience working on education projects and/or heritage projects advantageous
• Strong understanding of construction methodology and design coordination
• Ability to manage multiple design packages and stakeholders
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Design Manager position with a reputable main contractor
• Secure workload through long-term education frameworks
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Stable employer with a strong presence across South Wales

This role would suit a Design Manager based in or around Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, or the wider South Wales region who is looking for long-term career stability with a quality main contractor.

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Site Supervisor

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £30,000–£36,000 + Company Van

Reporting to: Operations Manager / Directors

We are working with a specialist contractor delivering maintenance, fire door works, minor works, and small construction projects. They are seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee site activity and coordinate subcontractors, direct staff, and agency labour, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the day-to-day running of projects on site
• Prioritise works to meet programme deadlines
• Report non-conformances to the Compliance Manager
• Liaise with the Operations Manager regarding feedback, issues, and time constraints
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed accurately and signed
• Enforce Health & Safety procedures in line with current legislation
• Ensure correct PPE is worn in accordance with risk assessments
• Organise materials, tools, and site resources
• Maintain quality control standards
• Carry out site inductions and toolbox talks
• Ensure site diaries are maintained accurately
• Complete vehicle inspections
• Oversee store maintenance
• Ensure GDPR regulations are adhered to

Suitable Candidates Will Have

• Experience in site supervision, construction coordination, or a similar role
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work certifications
• Good IT skills
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner

What’s on Offer

• £30,000–£36,000 depending on experience
• Company pension
• Company van
• Healthcare package

Apply

If you are interested in this role, please call Abbie or Jo at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion 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 bac

Project Manager – Main Contractor | Cardiff & Vale | South Wales

Sphere Solutions is working with a well-established main contractor to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join their project delivery team in South Wales.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong main contractor background to manage a long-term pipeline of education framework projects across the Cardiff and Vale areas. Future projects will continue across South Wales, providing career stability, progression, and the chance to work with a respected construction business known for its low staff turnover and supportive culture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resources effectively
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to ensure smooth delivery
• Oversee quality, health & safety, and compliance with client requirements
• Support design, procurement, and commercial teams where required
• Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager with a main contractor
• Experience delivering education projects and/or heritage projects advantageous
• Strong knowledge of construction methodology, programme management, and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Permanent Project Manager position with a reputable main contractor
• Secure long-term workload through education framework projects
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a stable business
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects across South Wales

This role is ideal for a Project Manager based in or around Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Newport, Bridgend, or wider South Wales seeking long-term career growth with a quality main contractor.

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

Business Development Representative

Location: Remote – South West England
Regions Covered: Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £35,000 + Company Vehicle

We are working with a well-established line marking and tarmacking contractor based in Torbay, looking for a Business Development Representative to support growth across the South West. This is a field-based role, predominantly remote, with office presence required in Torbay when necessary.

The role focuses on generating new business and developing long-term client relationships across commercial, private, and public sectors. It is ideal for someone proactive, confident with cold calling, and happy to promote services on the ground.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and generate new business opportunities across the South West
• Visit potential clients, sites, and target areas to promote services
• Conduct cold calling and follow-up to convert leads into opportunities
• Build and maintain relationships with private contractors, commercial clients, and local authorities
• Promote line marking, non-slip surfacing, and decorative surface treatments
• Target sectors including industrial estates, car parks, warehouses, golf clubs, and public spaces
• Work closely with the Marketing Specialist to align sales activity with marketing campaigns
• Maintain accurate client records, opportunities, and pipeline progress
• Represent the business professionally and act as a brand ambassador

About You

• Proven experience in business development, sales, or account management
• Background in construction, civils, highways, surfacing, or related sectors
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
• Hands-on approach, visible in target areas to promote the business
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary of £35,000
• Company vehicle (limited private use)
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year up to 25

Apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Abbie or Jo 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 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 represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Admin Assistant

Location: Plymouth
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time (Office Based)
Salary: £13 per hour, rising to £14 per hour in April

About the Role

We are working with a reputable building & maintenance contractor to recruit an Administrative Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis, reporting directly to the Office Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound calls, emails, and general correspondence
• Support managers and colleagues across the business
• Data entry and CRM management
• Filing, scanning, photocopying, and general office administration
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars, and arrange travel
• Maintain HR records, holiday logs, and personnel files
• Collate timesheets and meeting minutes
• Order stationery and office supplies
• Use QuickBooks for supplier invoices, receipts, reporting, client invoices, and bank reconciliations

About You

• Previous experience in an administration-based role
• Longevity with previous employers
• IT literate with good knowledge of Word, Excel & Outlook
• Experience within building or facilities maintenance is desirable
• QuickBooks experience is advantageous
• Punctual with a professional telephone manner

Hours

• Full-time office-based role: Monday-Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

How to Apply

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

About Sphere Solutions

Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the built environment across the South West & Wales.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including 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 represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces, regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.