Managing Quantity Surveyor – Water & Infrastructure Projects

Location: Office-based with travel to sites as required
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial and contractual function for a leading infrastructure delivery business operating across water, wastewater, civil engineering, rail, highways, power, and associated sectors.

This is a senior role with responsibility for driving strong commercial performance, accurate cost control, and effective contract administration across a portfolio of high-value projects delivered under long-term frameworks.

About the Role

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will provide strategic leadership across commercial activities, mentor and develop the commercial team, and work closely with senior leadership to influence business performance.

You will support project delivery teams while helping to grow and strengthen the organisation’s overall commercial capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial / quantity surveying function across multi-discipline infrastructure programmes.
• Oversee cost planning, budget control, forecasting, valuations, cashflow management, and final account settlement.
• Ensure robust contract administration and compliance, with significant exposure to NEC4 and other relevant contract forms.
• Lead risk and opportunity management, advising on commercial strategy and mitigation measures.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial staff.
• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor engagement, and cost benchmarking activities.
• Prepare, review, and present commercial reports to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Provide commercial input into ECI, bid strategy, tender pricing, and contract negotiation.
• Work closely with project, design, and leadership teams to balance commercial, technical, and programme priorities.
• Maintain governance standards, audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement of commercial processes.

Candidate Profile

Essential

• Significant experience (typically 8+ years) in quantity surveying within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams and developing QS capability.
• Strong background delivering projects within water and wastewater frameworks, including networks and treatment infrastructure.
• Extensive experience managing NEC4 contracts and associated commercial processes.
• Contractor-side experience delivering capital works on major infrastructure frameworks.

Desirable

• Professional membership (e.g. MRICS or equivalent), or working towards chartership.
• Experience working with water companies such as Welsh Water, Wessex Water, Bristol Water, or South West Water.
• Exposure to other infrastructure sectors (rail, highways, power civils).
• Strong IT and reporting capability, with proficiency in commercial software and MS Office.

If you are interested and would like further details, please don’t hesitate to get in touch

Civil Engineering Project Manager – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff (and surrounding areas)
Sector: Civil Engineering / Industrial Construction
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Overview

An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Project Manager to join their team on major projects across South Wales, with a strong focus around Cardiff.

This role is ideally suited to a Project Manager with a solid background in heavy civil engineering, particularly cofferdams, industrial projects, and heavy plant foundations, who is looking to work close to home on technically challenging schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Take full responsibility for programme, budget, quality, and health & safety
• Oversee site teams including Engineers, Supervisors, and Subcontractors
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
• Manage temporary works including cofferdams and complex groundwork solutions
• Ensure works are delivered in line with CDM regulations and company procedures
• Monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and drive projects to successful delivery

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within civil engineering
• Strong background in:
  • Cofferdams
  • Industrial civil engineering projects
  • Heavy plant foundations
• Experience managing groundworks and structural civils packages
• Excellent knowledge of construction methodology, sequencing, and temporary works
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight programmes

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)
• SMSTS
• CSCS (Black or Gold Card preferred)
• First Aid (desirable)

Location & Travel

• Projects are primarily based in and around Cardiff
• Preference for candidates local to the Cardiff / South Wales area

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Long-term, secure workload with a reputable contractor
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value civil engineering projects
• Supportive and professional working environment

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Management Accountant

Location: Newquay
Contract: Permanent

An established property developer is seeking a Management Accountant to join its finance team, supporting multiple development projects.

This role will suit someone with experience in property or construction accounting and hands-on knowledge of Access Coins Construction ERP (desirable but not essential).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for development companies and projects
• Use Access Coins Construction ERP for project cost reporting, budgets and forecasts
• Monitor development costs, cash flow and funding requirements
• Produce variance analysis and management commentary
• Support development appraisals and financial modelling
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and journals
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors
• Work closely with project and construction teams

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent
• Proven experience using an ERP system (essential)
• Experience within property development, construction or housebuilding advantageous
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Supportive working environment
• Long-term career progression

How to Apply

If you’re a Management Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply as instructed or call 01752 421888 for a confidential discussion.

This role is handled by Sphere Solutions, a specialist in construction recruitment.

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.

Document Controller

Permanent
Plymouth
£30,000 – £35,000

Sphere Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a locally based Plymouth client to recruit a Document Controller / Project Administrator for their projects team. The role focuses on managing and updating project documentation, alongside providing proactive support to the wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the sorting, storage, distribution and archiving of both electronic and hard-copy project documentation
• Maintaining and updating internal systems that support project delivery
• Reviewing, validating and controlling contractor and supplier document submissions
• Ensuring the accurate and timely circulation of safety-critical and project documentation
• Providing guidance to internal and external project team members on document control processes and systems
• Assisting with document audits and supporting compliance requirements
• Delivering general project administration support, including meeting coordination, registers, trackers and reporting as required

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a Document Controller and/or Project Administrator role
• Experience or knowledge of external document control systems and internal document management systems
• Proficient in Office 365
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Experience within the construction sector
• Experience using computerised systems, including accurate data input

This is a full-time, office-based position. Due to the office being located on a live site, all employees are required to complete a Drugs and Alcohol test.

To apply, please follow the instructions below, or feel free to call Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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.

Weatherheads

AI Analyst

Location: Ivybridge, Devon
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We’re recruiting on behalf of an innovative company looking for an experienced AI Analyst to lead AI adoption across the business. This is a hands-on, change-focused role where you’ll implement AI solutions, improve processes, and champion transformation across teams.

What You’ll Do

• Implement AI solutions to drive efficiency and improve workflows
• Work with teams to identify opportunities, gain buy-in, and guide adoption
• Act as a change champion, helping people embrace new ways of working
• Translate complex AI concepts into clear, practical business value
• Measure impact and ensure AI initiatives deliver tangible results

Experience

• Proven experience in AI implementation or similar business transformation roles
• A people person with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Able to demonstrate how AI adds real value to teams and processes
• Analytical, pragmatic, and results-driven
• Live within a commutable distance to the office (office-based role)

Why Apply

• Lead AI transformation in a forward-thinking, innovative business
• Shape processes and influence change at all levels
• Collaborative environment where your expertise makes an impact
• £50,000 salary, private medical & dental cover, excellent holiday allowance, and company car option

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the steps below or contact Jo on 01752 42188 for an informal chat.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Assistant Plant Superintendent

Permanent | Plymouth | £55,000-£65,000

Sphere Solutions are partnering with their client to recruit several Assistant Plant Superintendents (APS). As an APS, you will be a shift leader and hands-on manager in a mineral processing plant. You’ll run the plant safely and efficiently, train your team, troubleshoot problems, and help set up the way the plant is run. This role is a mix of leadership, technical know-how, and practical problem-solving, with shift work becoming a core part of the role later in the year.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead your shift operations team by setting a strong example and sharing your experience.
• Meet the plant’s production, safety, quality, performance, and cost objectives.
• Uphold the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Operate your shift efficiently, safely, and cost-effectively while maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.
• Develop your shift team through training and mentoring, ensuring a solid understanding of mineral processing principles and equipment.
• Take a practical, hands-on approach to tasks and effectively manage site activities.
• Ensure control and instrumentation systems are well-maintained and fully operational.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 5 years’ hands-on experience operating mineral processing plants or other large, continuous production facilities.
• Experience leading a team in a complex shift-based operation.
• Practical knowledge of SCADA or other plant control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and fix process issues.
• Clear communication skills, able to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Flexible and able to work a 24/7 shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic understanding of UK environmental, health & safety, and employment regulations.

Other Information

• Relocation package available for the right candidates.
• 40-hour working week, with the shift pattern to be determined later in the year (a shift premium will be paid).
• All employees must undertake a drugs and alcohol test.
• Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including working at heights, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing plant areas (reasonable adjustments considered under the Equality Act 2010).

To apply, please follow the instructions below, or call Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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.

Project Manager

Location: Plymouth
Contract: Permanent

A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a major £20m+ project in Plymouth. This is a key site-based role, managing the delivery of a high-profile scheme and leading a full site team, with extensive client liaison and reporting.

As the Project Lead, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards of quality. You will be the main point of contact for the client and play a crucial role in developing strong working relationships while delivering this landmark scheme within programme and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall delivery of a £20m+ construction project
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and all on-site staff
• Develop and maintain detailed construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Chair progress meetings and liaise with clients and consultants
• Oversee quality, safety, and compliance across the project
• Monitor project progress, risks, and financial performance
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and site controls

About You

You will have:

• Strong background in main contracting and modern construction methods
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects (£10m+)
• Excellent client liaison and communication skills
• Confidence in programming and planning
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and coordinate site teams
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving abilities

Qualifications

• Relevant construction/engineering qualifications desirable
• SMSTS
• CSCS black or white card preferred
• First Aid at Work

What’s on Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity on a flagship project
• Chance to lead a major scheme with a respected contractor
• Salary up to £80,000 + package, including car/allowance, green car scheme, private healthcare, and pension

Interested?

Please follow the instructions below to apply.
For a confidential discussion, please 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’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.

Shift Control Room Operator

Location: Plymouth
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Type: Permanent

Sphere Solutions are looking to recruit several Control Room Operators on behalf of their local Plymouth client. The purpose of this role is to ensure the plant runs safely, efficiently, and at the right production levels using computers, cameras, and communication with the team on the plant floor. You will also be responsible for stepping in for the Assistant Plant Superintendent when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control plant operations using SCADA systems and video surveillance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production.
• Operate and adjust machinery to maintain optimal performance, quality, and throughput.
• Respond swiftly to alarms or operational issues, minimising downtime and maintaining safety standards.
• Analyse real-time data to optimise plant processes and metallurgical efficiency.
• Coordinate effectively with plant and maintenance teams, providing guidance and acting as the central point of contact during incidents.
• Keep accurate records of operational changes, issues, and corrective actions for smooth shift handovers.
• Proactively identify potential risks and report sub-standard conditions to maintain high operational standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in control room operations within mineral processing, manufacturing, or recycling.
• Strong safety focus, analytical skills, and ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Computer literate with SCADA experience; flexible to work 24/7 shifts.
• Desirable: in-depth SCADA knowledge and understanding of mineral processing technology.

Other Information

• 40-hour working week, with the shift pattern to be determined later in the year (a shift premium will be paid).
• All employees must undertake a Drugs and Alcohol test.
• Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including working at heights, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing plant areas as required. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow the instructions below, or call Cat or Jo on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

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.

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M&E Manager – Construction

Location: Cardiff (Office-based with project visits)
Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across South Wales. Based from the Cardiff office, the successful candidate will play a key role across both pre-construction and live project delivery, working closely with commercial, design, and site teams.

This role is ideal for an M&E professional looking to influence projects from early design stage through to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) elements of projects from pre-construction through to completion
• Provide technical input during tendering, design development, and value engineering
• Coordinate M&E design with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Oversee M&E subcontractor procurement, performance, and programme delivery
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality standards
• Monitor compliance with building regulations, health & safety, and industry standards
• Attend design meetings, progress meetings, and site inspections
• Support commissioning, testing, snagging, and final handover

Requirements

• Proven experience as an M&E Manager, Building Services Manager, or similar role
• Background working for a main contractor on commercial, residential, or mixed-use projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services
• Experience across pre-construction and live site delivery
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Cardiff-based office role with local project delivery
• Opportunity to work on varied, high-value construction projects
• Long-term career progression within a growing construction business

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced M&E Manager in Cardiff looking for a new challenge across both pre-construction and live projects, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.