Site Quality and Compliance Manager

Exeter

Join a leading name in civil engineering, venturing into a strategic role that offers long-term career potential and the opportunity to shape the future of the company.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-focused Site Quality and Compliance Manager to take ownership of site audits, compliance, and quality control across a range of exciting developments. If you thrive in a role where every day brings variety, responsibility, and a direct impact on standards and success, this could be your perfect next step.

The Role

As Site Quality and Compliance Manager, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality and legal compliance across multiple construction projects. Reporting to the Production Director and working closely with Project and Contract Managers, you’ll act as the central point of contact for quality assurance across sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits to monitor and improve quality
• Review and manage auditor sheets, ensuring consistency and accuracy
• Ensure compliance with site drawings, specifications, NHBC standards, and Building Regulations
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure all company documentation meets current standards
• Liaise with clients regularly to provide updates and maintain strong relationships
• Support and advise site teams on compliance and best practices
• Visit sites across the South West as required (travel essential)

About You

We’re looking for someone with solid construction site experience and a keen eye for detail. You’ll be naturally organised, proactive, and confident in engaging with site teams and clients alike.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Previous experience in a quality and compliance role is a must – within house building or groundworks
• Strong background NHBC procedures
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to travel throughout the South West region

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary depending on experience
• Car or car allowance
• Career progression and the chance to shape a newly created role
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive, forward-thinking team environment
• The opportunity to make a long-term impact on the business

What Next?

For an informal discussion, please call Jo 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.

Senior Estimator

Permanent
Location: Work from home with occasional visits to Devon office
Salary: Circa £80,000 + Package

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of detailed cost estimates for marine infrastructure projects, including materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Analyse project plans, specifications, and risks to ensure accurate and competitive bids.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and bid teams to align estimates with project feasibility and programmes.
• Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships, review quotations, and conduct site visits.
• Support the Head of Estimating in mentoring the team and promoting cross-team collaboration.
• Implement best practices and AI tools to improve estimating processes and efficiency.
• Provide input on project feasibility, value engineering, and strategic pricing for senior leadership.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar (preferred), or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ senior estimating experience within marine infrastructure or heavy civil projects.
• Strong knowledge of marine construction methods, materials, and environmental factors.
• Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and planning software.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Desirable

• Experience in dredging, piling, breakwaters, or similar marine works.
• Experience mentoring junior estimators.
• Driving licence, CSCS card, and knowledge of NEC contracts.

Additional Information

• Our client welcomes applications from candidates based anywhere in the UK. The successful candidate will attend the Devon office approximately once per month to maintain team collaboration.
• 40-hour working week.
• Circa £80,000 salary, plus company car or car allowance, discretionary bonus, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Strong Marine Civils experience is essential.

Interested?

Please follow the instructions below to apply.
For a confidential discussion, contact Jo on 01752 421888.

Sphere Solutions are a market-leading recruitment specialist within the built environment 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 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.

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.

Project Administrator

Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000–£32,000

We are working with a well-established business in Plymouth that is seeking an organised and proactive Project Administrator to provide full administrative support to their busy Operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

You will play a key part in supporting operational delivery, ensuring projects are well coordinated and administrative processes are efficient and accurate.

Key Duties

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Operations team
• Managing documentation, reports and correspondence using Microsoft 365
• Coordinating meetings and preparing agendas
• Preparing meeting rooms and supporting with visitor arrangements (including organising lunches)
• Handling general office and ad hoc administrative duties, including:
  • Raising purchase orders
  • Updating spreadsheets
  • Assisting with recruitment and onboarding
  • General supply chain liaison

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong Microsoft 365 knowledge (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams etc.)
• Is a self-starter with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Can manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Is confident working independently as well as part of a team

Previous experience within an engineering, construction, or manufacturing environment would be highly desirable.

Additional Information

• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
  • Some flexibility may be required to meet business needs (e.g. occasional 7:00am–4:00pm)
• All employees will be subject to Drugs and Alcohol Tests due to the office being based on a live site
• Candidates must have a full driving licence and their own transport due to the location of the site
• Once training and onboarding has taken place, there will be the option to work from home one day per week

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the application directions below or call Jo or Cat on 01752 421888 for a confidential and 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.

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.

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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Project Manager – MOD Contractor

Location: Plymouth
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Car Allowance / Company Car

About the Role

Join a leading MOD contractor delivering high-profile defence and infrastructure projects across Devon. This is an excellent opportunity to manage projects for a trusted national contractor with a strong reputation for excellence within the defence sector.

You will take full responsibility for project delivery — from inception through to completion — ensuring programmes are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee projects from inception to completion
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring all targets are met
• Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations
• Ensure compliance with MOD security protocols, health & safety regulations, and industry standards
• Identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track and within budget
• Drive continuous improvement and efficiencies within project management processes

Key Requirements

• HNC or equivalent qualification in Building, Civil Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager or Project Manager role
• Experience managing construction and property maintenance programmes (MOD experience advantageous)
• Health & Safety qualification such as SMSTS, IOSH, or NEBOSH, plus Asbestos Awareness
• Strong supply chain management skills and good local industry knowledge
• Security clearance (or eligibility to obtain clearance) due to the nature of MOD projects
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (experience with CAFM software desirable)

Benefits & Perks

• Salary up to £50,000
• Car allowance or Company Car
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and holiday allowance
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, security-sensitive defence projects

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Site Manager – Major MOJ Project
Location: Near Pontypool (6 months), then Bridgend
Salary: Competitive + Package + Long-Term Career Prospects
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Site Manager looking to join a leading, award-winning construction business delivering major public sector projects across South Wales?
We are recruiting for a skilled and well-rounded Construction Site Manager to lead works on a significant Ministry of Justice (MOJ) new build and refurbishment scheme near Pontypool. Following the successful delivery of this project (approx. 6 months), you will transition onto an even larger flagship build scheme near Bridgend.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Site Manager seeking long-term career progression, exposure to major builds, and the stability of a highly reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.

The Role – Site Manager (Construction)
·Oversee day-to-day site operations on a major MOJ build and refurbishment project
·Manage subcontractors, site teams, and programme delivery
·Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
·Maintain high standards of quality control and compliance
·Coordinate with project managers, commercial teams, and clients
·Lead site meetings and drive programme performance
·Ensure full adherence to HSE and regulatory requirements
Following the initial project near Pontypool, you will move onto a large-scale construction project near Bridgend, offering continuity and career progression.

About You
To be successful in this Site Manager role, you will have:
·Proven experience as a Site Manager within the main contracting environment
·Strong all-round build background (new build & refurbishment experience preferred)
·Experience delivering medium to large-scale construction projects
·Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
·A proactive and solutions-focused approach
·SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid (essential)
Experience working on public sector or secure environment projects (e.g., MOJ, healthcare, education, defence) would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer
·Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
·Long-term secured pipeline of projects across South Wales
·Genuine career development and progression opportunities
·Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically challenging schemes
·Join a respected, award-winning construction business with strong values and culture

If you are an experienced Site Manager in South Wales looking for your next challenge near Pontypool or Bridgend, apply today for a confidential discussion.