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.

Site Engineer / Engineering Surveyor (Multiple Openings)

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per year (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time (Up to 12 vacancies available)

Overview

Sphere Solutions are recruiting for a premier contractor supporting major Tier 1 civil engineering projects across the UK. They are expanding their existing team and are looking to add multiple Site Engineers / Engineering Surveyors to their operations. Generous lodging support is available for out-of-area candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver precise traversing and levelling.
• Conduct manual and automatic monitoring using Total Stations and Digital Levels.
• Handle machine control, volumetrics, and 3D surface modelling.
• Provide accurate setting out and engineering oversight for Reinforced Concrete (RC) works, bridges, and viaducts.
• Execute laser scanning operations and produce detailed technical reports.

Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Salary: £55,000 – £60,000
• Lodging Support: Exceptional lodging rates available for out-of-area candidates
• Car Allowance: £400 – £500 per month
• Pension: £180 per month matched pension contribution
• Business Mileage: 17p per mile
• Overtime: Double time for weekends; Time-and-a-half for weekday nights
• Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Requirements & Security Clearance

• Proven background as a Site Engineer or Engineering Surveyor within heavy civil engineering.
• Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, software, and setting-out techniques, such as Total Station.
• Security Clearance: All candidates must be eligible to obtain Ministry of Defence (MOD) security clearance. Due to secure site requirements, certain nationalities cannot be considered (including nationals from Russia, China, Ukraine, and India).

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Riley 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.

Engineering Surveying Technician

Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

An excellent entry-to-mid-level opportunity for a recent engineering graduate or junior professional looking to fast-track their career into a full Site Engineer or Surveyor path. You will work alongside experienced senior engineers, supporting core surveying and setting-out activities on major projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate primary surveying instruments, specifically Total Stations and Digital Levels, on active civil engineering sites.
• Assist senior site engineers with setting out, data collection, and monitoring tasks.
• Assist in setting out key structural points, line, and level for substructure and superstructure elements (RC works, foundations, and utilities).
• Support manual and automated structural/geotechnical monitoring routines using digital surveying kit.
• Comply fully with site safety protocols, risk assessments, and MOD site-specific safety regulations.

Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 per annum
• Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Other employed benefits

Requirements & Security Clearance

• Relevant post-graduate qualification in civil engineering, surveying, or a related discipline.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and ready to progress on-site.
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for MOD security clearance (standard nationality restrictions apply).

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.

Clerk of Works / Inspector

Job Title: Clerk of Works / Inspector
Location: Bristol & Worcester areas
Salary: £45,000 – £51,000 DOE

About the Role

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to cover housing developments across the Bristol and Worcester areas. You will be out and about on site visiting various affordable housing and apartment projects for key client partners.

We welcome applications from experienced housing managers, build inspectors, or established Clerks of Works with a strong background in residential housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site visits and issue technical reports.
• Highlight any HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) concerns.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of building regulations, referencing LABC and NHBC standards within reports.
• Perform thorough pre-handover inspections and property snagging.
• Manage re-inspections and handovers (including meter readings), ensuring properties are in order and overseeing the 12-month defect period.

Requirements

• Strong experience in residential housing (as a Housing Manager, Build Inspector, or Clerk of Works).
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, LABC, and NHBC guidelines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Flexible Working: Site and home-based working with minimal office attendance required.
• Leave: Birthday and Christmas Eve off.
• Travel: 45p/mile paid for travel (no company car or car allowance provided).
• Healthcare & Pension: Healthcare package & competitive pension scheme.
• Progression: Career progression paths within an expanding business.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Riley 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.

Clerk of Works / Inspector

Job Title: Clerk of Works / Inspector
Location: South Wales
Salary: £45,000 – £51,000 DOE

About the Role

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to cover housing developments across the South Wales area. You will be out and about on site visiting various affordable housing and apartment projects for key client partners.

We welcome applications from experienced housing managers, build inspectors, or established Clerks of Works with a strong background in residential housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site visits and issue technical reports.
• Highlight any HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) concerns.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of building regulations, referencing LABC and NHBC standards within reports.
• Perform thorough pre-handover inspections and property snagging.
• Manage re-inspections and handovers (including meter readings), ensuring properties are in order and overseeing the 12-month defect period.

Requirements

• Strong experience in residential housing (as a Housing Manager, Build Inspector, or Clerk of Works).
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, LABC, and NHBC guidelines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Flexible Working: Site and home-based working with minimal office attendance required.
• Leave: Birthday and Christmas Eve off.
• Travel: 45p/mile paid for travel (no company car or car allowance provided).
• Healthcare & Pension: Healthcare package & competitive pension scheme.
• Progression: Career progression paths within an expanding business.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Riley 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.

Contract Manager

Location: Taunton
Salary: Circa £65,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent

Sphere Solutions are working on behalf of an established construction business to recruit an experienced Contract Manager to join their team.

The Role

As Contract Manager, you will play an important role in overseeing construction contracts, supporting operational performance and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with contractual requirements. Projects include refurbishments and new builds across the domestic, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and leisure sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and administration of construction contracts.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with agreed contractual requirements and timescales.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to maintain effective working relationships.
• Support the management of contractual obligations, variations, valuations and associated documentation.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety standards and company procedures are followed.
• Identify and address contractual or operational issues, working proactively to minimise delays and disputes.
• Maintain accurate records and provide updates on project progress and performance.
• Support the successful coordination of resources to achieve project objectives.

About You

• Previous experience in a Contract Manager role within the construction industry is essential, or experience at Senior Project Management level.
• A sound understanding of construction contracts and project delivery processes.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of cost control and contractual risk.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• A full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport, with the ability to travel to the Taunton office and project locations as required.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, dependent on skills and experience, alongside the following benefits:

• Mileage package or car allowance.
• 22 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, giving 30 days in total per year.
• Workplace pension featuring a 3% employer contribution and a 5% employee contribution, with auto-enrolment after three months, subject to scheme rules and eligibility.
• WPA cash benefits plan, available after six months of employment.

To Apply

For a confidential discussion, contact Riley 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.

Fabric Technician

Location: Central London
Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 per annum

Every building has someone who quietly keeps it looking and working the way it should. A door that swings properly, a wall that’s been put right, a problem fixed before anyone has noticed it. If that’s the kind of tradesperson you are, we’d like to hear from you.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established national facilities management provider, looking for a skilled Fabric Technician to look after a prestigious commercial building in central London. You’ll be the go-to person for the building fabric, handling both planned and reactive maintenance, and lending a hand with mechanical and electrical works when the team needs it. It’s a varied, hands-on role where your work is seen and appreciated every day.

The Role

• Maintaining and repairing doors, door frames and their fittings
• Looking after internal areas, including walls, partitions, ceilings and skirtings
• Carrying out carpentry repairs, from larger jobs through to the small everyday fixes
• Painting and decorating to a neat, consistent finish
• Supporting the team with plumbing maintenance, water temperature checks and fire extinguisher servicing
• Helping with planned maintenance and additional works in line with health and safety requirements
• Completing timesheets and maintenance records accurately and on time
• Working alongside the contract manager, building management and other specialists on site

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• City & Guilds or an equivalent qualification, and/or solid experience in commercial building maintenance
• Good painting and decorating skills, with a real eye for detail
• Confident across a mix of trades and happy to turn your hand to whatever the day brings
• A friendly, professional manner with the people who use the building
• Organised, reliable and keen to keep improving

What’s on Offer

• Salary of approximately £36,000 to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday, day shifts only, 40 hours a week (8 hours a day)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension, with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions
• Overtime available at enhanced rates: time and a half outside normal hours Monday to Friday and up to 12.30pm on Saturday, then double time from 1pm on Saturday and all day Sunday
• The chance to work with a respected national employer in a landmark central London building

If you’re a fabric tradesperson looking for a stable, Monday to Friday role in the heart of London, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

Premises Assistant (Caretaker / Site Assistant)

Location: Bristol
Salary: £27,969 per annum + On-Call Allowance

Schools run best when someone is quietly keeping everything in order. The building is safe, the site is ready for the morning, and when something goes wrong it’s sorted before anyone has to ask. If you take pride in being that person, this role is for you.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established national facilities management provider, looking for a Premises Assistant to join their project team looking after a group of school sites in Bristol. You’ll be a key part of the team that keeps these sites safe, compliant and running smoothly, helping to make sure pupils, staff and visitors have a good experience every day.

The Role

• Looking after day-to-day premises services across the school sites
• Supporting planned and reactive maintenance, working to the contract’s maintenance plan and service standards
• Working closely with the Lead Engineers so jobs are completed on time
• Making sure health and safety, statutory and regulatory requirements are followed, using safe systems of work
• Keeping an eye on stock and materials so parts are on hand and budgets stay on track
• Helping to make sure each site has the people and materials it needs to meet its commitments
• Taking your turn on the on-call rota and stepping in to cover absences when needed

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• Experience in facilities management or premises maintenance, ideally in a customer-focused setting
• Good general maintenance and repair skills across a range of site tasks
• Experience of using building maintenance systems and supporting day-to-day site operations
• Well organised and flexible, with the ability to juggle a varied workload
• Physically fit and comfortable with hands-on work, including outdoors in all weathers
• A good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and COSHH
• IOSH Managing Safely, or a willingness to work towards it
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this role

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £27,969 per annum
• 40 hours a week, with shifts between 6am and 7pm
• On-call rota of 1 in 3, paid at £100 per week on top of your working hours
• 25 days’ annual leave
• Company pension, with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions
• Overtime available at enhanced rates: time and a half outside normal hours Monday to Friday and up to 12.30pm on Saturday, then double time from 1pm on Saturday and all day Sunday
• A varied role with a respected national employer, with the chance to develop your skills

If you’d like a role that makes a real difference to the schools you look after, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

Premises Manager (Lead Caretaker)

Location: Bristol
Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum

Behind every well-run school is someone who sets the tone for the whole site. They lead the team that keeps the buildings safe, clean and ready for the day, and they’re the first person staff turn to when something needs sorting. If you’re an experienced caretaker or premises professional ready to lead from the front, this could be your next step.

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established national facilities management provider, looking for a Premises Manager to lead the on-site team across a group of school sites in Bristol. You’ll be responsible for keeping services running smoothly, to budget and to the standards the contract demands, while making sure pupils, staff and visitors have a great experience every day.

The Role

• Leading and supporting a team of Premises Assistants across the school sites
• Overseeing day-to-day services such as site supervision, security, porterage and cleaning
• Working closely with the Lead Engineers so planned and reactive maintenance is completed on time
• Keeping a close eye on service levels and performance targets, and managing any damage or defects effectively
• Making sure all health and safety, statutory and regulatory requirements are met, using safe systems of work
• Keeping each site properly resourced with the people, materials and cover it needs
• Developing your team through regular reviews, coaching and clear standards
• Taking your turn on the on-call rota

Who We’d Love to Hear From

• Proven experience in facilities management, ideally in a busy operational setting
• Experience of leading or supervising a team
• A good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and COSHH
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent preferred
• Experience of building maintenance systems and coordinating maintenance work (knowledge of Concept CAFM is a bonus)
• Confident, clear communication with colleagues, customers and clients at every level
• Well organised, able to juggle a varied workload and deliver to time and budget
• A full UK driving licence and an enhanced DBS check, both essential

What’s on Offer

• Salary of circa £32,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week (8 hours a day), on a shift rota with starts from 6am and finishes up to 7pm
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension, with 5% employee and 4% employer contributions
• Overtime available at enhanced rates: time and a half outside normal hours Monday to Friday and up to 12.30pm on Saturday, then double time from 1pm on Saturday and all day Sunday
• Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Professional development, enhanced family leave and flexible working where possible
• A respected national employer with real scope to develop your career

If you’re ready to lead a team that makes a real difference to the schools it looks after, send me your up-to-date CV and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the position.

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.