Building Services Manager (MEP)

Location: Exeter, Devon
Employment Type: Permanent / Project Based
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Senior Package

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee all MEP packages on a major construction project based in Exeter.

This role will take full responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of building services packages across a large student accommodation development, including both refurbishment and new build elements. The successful candidate will manage complex MEP interfaces, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure the successful delivery of services packages from point of transfer through to practical completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures across all building services activities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of MEP project delivery from point of transfer through to practical completion.
• Monitor programme progress and report on performance to the senior management team.
• Maintain strict budget control across all MEP packages, ensuring commercial targets are met.
• Lead, support, and develop the project team delivering the building services scope.
• Manage the procurement and engagement of MEP subcontractors and suppliers in line with company procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against programme, quality, and cost targets.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of MEP services across the entire project.

Essential Requirements

• Strong MEP / Building Services management experience within construction.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale building services packages.
• Ability to manage large project teams and complex subcontractor packages.
• Living locally to the area or willingness to relocate to Exeter for the duration of the project.
• Knowledge of BYCN systems and internal procedures.

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.

Next Steps

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

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing staffing solutions across the built environment. We operate across Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, connecting talented professionals with the best construction opportunities.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

Location: Exeter
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with an MEP background to join a major long-term development in Exeter. The project is a large-scale, multi-million-pound scheme featuring several new-build and refurbishment elements.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the MEP packages, ensuring maximum value and cost efficiency across the project.

Working closely with the wider project team, you’ll oversee valuations, subcontractor accounts, procurement schedules, and cost reporting to achieve strong financial performance and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial elements of MEP works
• Prepare and agree valuations, forecasts, and final accounts
• Control subcontractor accounts and manage variations
• Support project delivery through accurate reporting and commercial insight
• Collaborate effectively with project and estimating teams

About You

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong MEP knowledge
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator and strong team collaborator
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What’s on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking construction environment

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 will 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.

Site Manager – Residential Development

Barnstaple, North Devon
Permanent

A well-established Developer is looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to lead the delivery of a multi-phased residential development in Barnstaple, consisting of a mix of new build houses and apartments.

This is a long-term opportunity in North Devon for a Site Manager who enjoys running well-organised sites, building strong relationships with subcontractors, and delivering high-quality residential schemes safely and efficiently.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard of quality.

You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers while maintaining strong communication with the wider project and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and programming site activities to meet project timelines
• Managing subcontractors and site teams to ensure smooth project delivery
• Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety compliance on site
• Coordinating materials, labour, and supply chain effectively
• Ensuring quality control and adherence to design specifications
• Conducting site meetings, progress reviews, and reporting to senior management
• Building strong relationships with the local subcontractor and supplier network

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering housing or apartment developments
• Strong site planning, programming, and organisational skills
• Excellent knowledge of local subcontractors and supply chains in the North Devon area
• Ability to manage multiple trades and subcontractors effectively
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work (FAW)

This role offers the chance to join a long-standing developer with a strong pipeline of residential projects across North Devon. The initial development is based in Barnstaple, with further long-term opportunities available for the right candidate.

If you are a hands-on Site Manager with strong residential experience and local knowledge, this is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term position within a respected regional contractor.

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.

Civil Engineering Estimator

Swansea (Hybrid Working Available)
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Package

Civil Engineering Estimator – Swansea

We are recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator to join a well-established and highly respected contractor based in Swansea. This is an excellent opportunity for an Estimator with a strong civil engineering background to play a key role in pricing and securing major infrastructure and groundwork projects across South Wales and the wider region.

Hybrid working is available, offering flexibility alongside collaboration with an experienced commercial and pre-construction team.

The Role – Civil Engineering Estimator

As a Civil Engineering Estimator, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates and tender submissions
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
• Pricing projects including groundworks, infrastructure, drainage, highways, and reinforced concrete works
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries
• Conducting site visits and risk assessments
• Working closely with commercial, operational, and design teams
• Identifying value engineering opportunities
• Supporting bid strategy and programme development

Requirements

To be considered for this Estimator role, you must have:

• A solid background in civil engineering projects
• Proven experience as an Estimator within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and market rates
• Experience pricing groundworks, highways, drainage, or infrastructure schemes
• Excellent analytical and commercial skills
• Proficiency in estimating software and Excel
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

A relevant qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is desirable but not essential with proven experience.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Hybrid working options
• Pension scheme
• Professional development opportunities
• Long-term career progression within a stable and growing business
• Exposure to high-profile regional civil engineering projects

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Civil Engineering Estimator looking for your next opportunity in Swansea, with hybrid working and strong career progression, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Technical Manager – Residential Engineering Development

Location: Cornwall | Type: Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced technical leader with a proven track record in residential development? We’re seeking a Technical Manager to join a growing Pre-Construction team. This pivotal role manages the technical engineering delivery of residential schemes from planning through to build completion.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all technical aspects across multiple residential schemes.
• Oversee engineering design coordination, statutory approvals, and ensure compliance with CDM and Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage consultant appointments, fee budgets, and design programmes.
• Drive value engineering, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure timely delivery of technical information to support tendering and construction.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience in pre-construction/design management within residential or volume housebuilding.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations, building regulations, and warranty standards.
• Proven ability to manage planning conditions, utilities, and sectional agreements.
• Strategic project management skills with excellent communication and leadership ability.
• HND / Level 5 qualification in construction or civil engineering required. Degree / Level 6 and professional membership desirable.

Why This Role?

• Competitive benefits including annual leave, car allowance, professional fees, pension, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Opportunity to lead key residential projects and make a tangible impact on high-quality housing delivery.
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.

If you’re a technically-minded, strategic leader in residential development looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact

For a confidential chat about this position, please call 01752 421888 and ask for Jo.

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 Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Impressive Benefits Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading construction and engineering business in Plymouth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the commercial performance of multiple large-scale projects from tender stage through to final account.

The successful candidate will lead the regional commercial team, manage NEC contracts, and advise senior leadership on commercial risk, opportunity, and profitability across a portfolio of projects.

This role is ideal for a Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience, a background in M&E or main contracting, and proven experience leading high-performing commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional commercial team, driving performance and accountability
• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple large-scale construction projects
• Ensure accurate project forecasting, cost reporting, and risk & opportunity schedules
• Implement mitigation strategies and maintain a clear commercial risk position
• Attend and contribute to Contract Reviews and regional management accounts
• Support the Commercial Director with business planning and financial reporting
• Prepare and oversee applications for payment, ensuring strong cash flow management
• Manage subcontract commercial performance, including negotiation of terms and conditions
• Ensure NEC contract obligations, conditions precedent, and risk provisions are fully understood by project teams
• Protect contractual entitlement and manage disputes where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company governance

Key Requirements

• Strong experience as a Commercial Manager within construction or M&E
• NEC contract experience (essential)
• Proven track record of managing the commercial performance of large-scale projects
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What’s on Offer

• £80,000 – £85,000 basic salary
• Impressive benefits package
• Senior leadership role within a well-established business
• Opportunity to influence regional commercial strategy
• Long-term career progression

Apply Now

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

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to promoting inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and our client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

Senior Design Manager

Location: Bristol
Sector: Construction – Healthcare / High-Tech Projects
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Senior Design Manager – Bristol – Tier 1 Main Contractor – £30m Healthcare Project

Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager looking to take the lead on a technically complex, high-value healthcare scheme in Bristol?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a Tier 1, award-winning main contractor with an exceptional reputation across the UK construction sector. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a well-established regional team, this role offers long-term career stability, progression, and the chance to work on one of the region’s most interesting high-technology health projects.

The Project

You will play a key role on a £30m high-tech healthcare development in Bristol. This scheme involves complex building services coordination, specialist installations, and high-specification design standards, making it a standout project within the South West construction market.

Working within a collaborative and experienced project team, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring programme, quality, and compliance targets are achieved.

Senior Design Manager – Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on a £30m healthcare construction project
• Coordinate consultant teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Drive design programme to meet key project milestones
• Manage risk, compliance, and technical approvals
• Ensure design solutions are practical, cost-effective, and buildable
• Oversee BIM coordination and technical integration
• Support commercial and operational teams throughout delivery

Senior Design Manager – Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager on large construction projects
• Experience delivering healthcare, laboratory, or technically complex schemes preferred
• Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and construction standards
• Tier 1 or large main contractor experience desirable
• Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Why Apply?

• Join an award-winning Tier 1 contractor
• Strong secured pipeline of regional projects
• Stable, well-established team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Be part of a technically challenging and career-defining project

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Design Manager in Bristol to take ownership of a flagship healthcare project within a business known for quality, innovation, and long-term staff retention.

If you are a Senior Design Manager seeking your next challenge in the South West construction market, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Senior Project Manager – Tier 1 Main Contractor

Location: Hereford & Gloucester (Projects across Herefordshire & Gloucestershire)
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Construction – MOD, Healthcare, Public Sector, Commercial
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Senior Project Manager – Major Projects (£15m–£30m)

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering high-profile construction projects across the Hereford and Gloucester regions.

This role offers long-term career progression, a strong pipeline of secured work, and the chance to lead technically challenging and rewarding schemes valued between £15 million and £30 million.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of major construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

Current and upcoming schemes include:

• MOD build programmes (secure, complex, regulated environments)
• A landmark new museum development
• A major healthcare facility project

You will lead multidisciplinary site teams, manage subcontractors, ensure programme adherence, and maintain strict budget and quality controls while upholding the highest standards of health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects valued £15m–£30m from inception to completion
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with MOD, healthcare and public sector standards
• Maintain excellent stakeholder and client relationships
• Drive quality assurance and health & safety excellence
• Report to senior leadership on performance and delivery milestones

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within a Tier 1 or large main contractor environment
• Track record of delivering projects valued £10m+
• Experience in MOD, healthcare, public sector, or complex commercial schemes preferred
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge (JCT/NEC)
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Professional), First Aid

Why Apply?

• Secure, long-term pipeline of regional projects
• High-profile public sector and defence schemes
• Excellent career progression within a market-leading contractor
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong regional presence across Herefordshire & Gloucestershire
• Stable employer with consistent repeat business

Apply today to discuss this confidential opportunity in more detail.

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Estimator – Precast Concrete

Location: Exeter with hybrid working
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable (Dependent on experience)

Company Overview

Our client is a leading supplier of precast concrete products for the construction and agricultural markets. They offer a full-service solution covering design, supply, and installation. With a strong reputation in the industry, they are now looking for an experienced Estimator to join their growing team.

Role Overview

This is a customer-facing role that requires:

• A keen eye for detail
• Strong technical knowledge
• The ability to work with Blu Beam and technical drawings

The Estimator will be responsible for:

• Managing document control
• Producing accurate take-offs
• Assisting in the preparation of Bills of Quantities (BoQs)

Key Responsibilities

• Engaging directly with customers to understand project requirements
• Interpreting and analysing technical drawings
• Conducting take-offs and preparing accurate Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
• Managing and maintaining document control processes use Blu Beam
• Providing cost estimates for precast concrete products across various projects
• Collaborating with internal teams, including design and project management, to ensure accurate pricing

Key Requirements

✅ Precast concrete beneficial but by no means essential
✅ Ability to interpret construction industry technical drawings
✅ Take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
✅ Excellent numerical and analytical skills
✅ Proficiency in CAD software beneficial
✅ Strong communication and organisational skills**

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Employer pension contribution of 4%
20 days holiday + bank holidays (No weekend work required)
WPA health benefits for employee wellbeing

How to Apply

If you are an Estimator , we’d love to hear from you!

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.

Apply today to take the next step in your career!