Estimator – Precast Concrete

Location: Okehampton 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 industry experience is essential
✅ Ability to interpret construction industry technical drawings
✅ Proven experience in take-offs and preparing Bills of Quantities (BoQs)
✅ Excellent numerical and analytical skills
✅ Proficiency in CAD software
✅ 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 experienced Estimator ideally with a background in precast concrete, 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!

Contracts Manager

Location: Exeter
Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 + Package

About the Role

We are working with a well-established regional contractor seeking a Contracts Manager to manage multiple refurbishment and new build projects across Exeter and surrounding areas. Projects span a variety of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, MoD, and other public sector clients, ranging from £250k to £5m.

This role will oversee project delivery from start to finish, ensuring compliance with health & safety, budgetary control, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects and site teams simultaneously
• Plan, schedule, and programme site works efficiently
• Represent the company at pre-start, progress, and client meetings
• Manage agency workers, direct staff, subcontractors, and labourers
• Liaise with commercial teams to provide accurate financial updates
• Ensure full compliance with all Health & Safety legislation on site

Requirements

• Recent experience in a similar role managing multiple contracts, ideally refurbishment
• Sector knowledge of education, MoD, and commercial projects
• Must hold or be able to pass a DBS check
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant site qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work
• Good local supply chain knowledge

Interested?

For an informal discussion, please contact Jo or Abbie 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.

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.

Technical Manager

Location: Taunton
Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale residential development. You will be responsible for the technical coordination of site-wide infrastructure and allocated residential parcels, working closely with operational, commercial, and consultant teams from planning through to construction and aftercare.

This role requires strong technical leadership, ensuring design development, programme control, and stakeholder coordination are managed efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and detailed design process through external consultants.
• Coordinate and resolve technical and design issues during design, construction, and post-completion.
• Prepare and maintain technical programmes and reports.
• Coordinate the Pre-Tender Health & Safety Plan with external CDM consultants.
• Provide technical input during procurement and tender reviews.
• Brief, appoint, and manage external design consultants.
• Liaise with statutory authorities, utilities, and warranty providers.
• Chair and attend technical and design coordination meetings.
• Advise senior management on technical and delivery matters, providing practical solutions.

Experience Required

• Strong knowledge of the residential development and technical delivery process.
• Experience managing design and technical aspects of construction projects.
• Ability to manage programmes, consultants, and multiple stakeholders.
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach.

Package

Competitive salary and benefits package including car or green car scheme, flexible benefits, and annual bonus.

Apply

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

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

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R# Senior Design Manager / Design Lead – Major Education Project

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Sector: Construction / Education / Major Projects

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager / Design Lead to take a pivotal role on a large-scale education project in Cardiff, valued at approximately £100m. This is a high-profile, technically complex scheme delivered by a leading Tier 1 contractor, offering long-term stability and the chance to influence a landmark development in South Wales.

You will act as the Design Lead, managing the full design lifecycle from pre-construction through to delivery, ensuring design excellence, compliance, and coordination across multiple disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on a major education project from RIBA Stage 2 through to completion
• Act as the single point of contact for all design-related matters, coordinating internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders
• Manage and challenge architects, engineers, and specialist designers to ensure buildability, value, and programme alignment
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, planning conditions, and employer’s requirements
• Drive design coordination using BIM and digital design tools, ensuring clash-free and coordinated outputs
• Manage design risk, change control, and technical queries
• Chair design workshops and progress meetings, producing clear reports and action plans
• Support procurement, construction, and commissioning teams with technical input
• Promote best practice in health & safety, sustainability, and quality

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Manager, or Design Lead on large construction projects
• Strong background in education, healthcare, or complex public-sector projects
• Experience working for a Tier 1 or major main contractor
• In-depth knowledge of the UK construction and design process, including D&B contracts
• Strong understanding of BIM (Level 2), technical compliance, and design coordination
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Chartered status (RIBA, CIOB, ICE, or similar) desirable but not essential

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to lead a £100m flagship education scheme
• Long-term, career-defining role on a major project in Cardiff
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, professional working environment with clear progression opportunities

Apply

If you are a Senior Design Manager or Design Lead looking to take ownership of a prestigious education project in South Wales, this role offers scale, challenge, and long-term opportunity.

Site Manager – Major Construction Project

Cardiff | Permanent / Freelance (open to discussion)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a delivery team on a large-scale, high-profile construction project in Cardiff. This is a senior on-site role, ideal for a driven construction professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and takes pride in quality, safety, and programme delivery.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standards. You will be a visible leader on site, coordinating subcontractors and driving progress across multiple work fronts.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall site management, coordination, and supervision of subcontractors
• Driving Health & Safety, Quality Assurance, and compliance standards
• Managing short-term programmes and tracking progress against key milestones
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date site records (H&S, QA, RAMS, inspections, etc.)
• Communicating effectively with the wider delivery team and senior management
• Supporting a productive, disciplined, and solutions-focused site culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:

• A local residence or sensible commuting distance to Cardiff
• Proven experience as a Site Manager on large construction projects
• A strong leadership style, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• A tested background across the full build process, with a preference for experience in:
  • Civils / groundworks
  • Steel frame and pre-cast concrete assembly
• An exceptional approach to record keeping, particularly H&S and QA documentation
• The ability to develop short-term programmes and actively monitor site progress
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, multi-faceted environment with excellent time management skills

What’s On Offer

• The chance to work on a flagship construction project
• A stable pipeline of work within a professional and experienced team
• Competitive rate or salary, dependent on experience and engagement type

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking for your next challenge in Cardiff, and you have a strong background in managing complex construction works, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered.

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