Estimator / Senior Estimator – Construction

Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Sector: Main Contractor | Tier 1 Construction

An award-winning Tier 1 main contractor, widely regarded as the construction company to work for in the region, is looking to appoint an Estimator or Senior Estimator to join its highly respected commercial team in Cardiff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an excellent, supportive team with long-term career prospects, working on a diverse portfolio of high-profile construction projects across South Wales and the wider region.

The Role

As an Estimator / Senior Estimator, you will play a key role in the pre-construction team, contributing to the successful tendering of projects across multiple sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing accurate cost estimates for construction projects
• Managing the full tender process from enquiry through to submission
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements
• Working closely with commercial, design and delivery teams
• Engaging with supply chain partners to obtain competitive pricing
• Identifying value engineering and risk opportunities

The role can be tailored to suit an Intermediate Estimator ready to step up or an experienced Senior Estimator looking for a long-term home with a market-leading contractor.

About You

• Proven experience as an Estimator within a main contractor environment
• Experience working on projects across commercial, education, healthcare, residential or public sector schemes (desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator who thrives in collaborative teams
• Ambition to develop and progress within a leading construction business

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a market-leading Tier 1 contractor
• Excellent, well-established and supportive estimating team
• Long-term career progression and structured development
• Exposure to a wide range of high-quality, flagship projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Why Apply?

This contractor is consistently recognised for its culture, people development and quality of work, making it one of the most sought-after employers in construction across the region.

If you’re an Estimator looking for stability, progression and genuinely interesting projects, this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Health and Safety Advisor

Location: Plymouth
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,000–£45,000

Sphere Solutions are looking for an experienced and confident Health and Safety Advisor to join our client’s team and use their knowledge and influence to drive the creation of a strong safety-first culture.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Health and Safety Manager, you will provide expert guidance and leadership on health and safety practices, supporting construction, refurbishment and operational teams to achieve compliance with relevant legislation.

Role Responsibilities

• Provide professional, best-practice health and safety support across site, with a strong initial focus on CDM Regulations 2015
• Act as a visible safety leader, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture
• Lead investigations into incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring effective root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Deliver and coordinate health and safety training, toolbox talks and inductions
• Support contractor management, including onboarding, audits and performance monitoring
• Review and support method statements, safe systems of work and permits
• Maintain and continuously improve the Health & Safety Management System
• Carry out site inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance
• Monitor and report on HSE performance, trends and audit findings
• Liaise with regulators, including the HSE, and support inspections as required

Candidate Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety
• Demonstrable experience in a Health & Safety-focused role
• Good understanding of ISO 45001, with the ability to integrate alongside ISO 14001
• Experience carrying out incident investigations using recognised methodologies such as ICAM or Root Cause Analysis
• Strong IT capability, including H&S management software and Microsoft Office
• Experience within heavy industry, processing or construction (highly desirable)
• First Aid, Fire Marshal and/or Environmental qualifications (desirable)
• Due to the location of the office and this being on a live site, all employees are required to complete a Drugs and Alcohol test and must have a full driving license and access to their own vehicle.

Apply Today

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

Sphere Solutions are market leaders in recruitment for the built environment across the South West & Wales, supporting contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chains.

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 Quality Manager – Major Construction Project

Location: Cardiff
Sector: Construction / Building
Project Type: High-profile, major building project

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quality Manager to join a project team delivering a large-scale, high-profile construction project in Cardiff. This is a key site-based role, working closely alongside the Project Quality Manager to ensure quality standards, systems, and compliance are met throughout the build lifecycle.

This position is ideal for a Quality Engineer, QA/QC professional, or Assistant Quality Manager looking to step up on a flagship project with real complexity and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Project Quality Manager in implementing and maintaining the Project Quality Plan
• Assist with quality inspections, audits, and surveillance activities across site operations
• Ensure works are delivered in line with specifications, drawings, and industry standards
• Help manage ITPs, NCRs, quality records, and handover documentation
• Work closely with site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to drive a strong right-first-time culture
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and support corrective actions where required
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality systems and processes on site

Requirements

• Previous experience in a quality-focused role within construction (e.g., Assistant Quality Manager, Quality Engineer, QA/QC Engineer)
• Strong understanding of construction quality systems, inspections, and compliance
• Experience working on large or complex building projects is highly desirable
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across site teams
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a landmark construction project in Cardiff
• Exposure to a highly experienced project and quality management team
• Long-term project stability with excellent career development prospects
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Apply Now

If you’re an Assistant Quality Manager or construction quality professional looking to develop your career on a major building project, this role offers challenge, visibility, and progression in equal measure.

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.

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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

Design Coordinator – Bristol

Construction | Design Management | Major Building Project

We are recruiting a Design Coordinator to join a high-performing project team working on a large, flagship building project in the heart of Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a landmark development while building a long-term career in design management within construction.

Working closely with an experienced Design Manager, you will play a key role in coordinating design information across multiple disciplines, ensuring drawings, specifications and technical details are delivered accurately and on programme.

The Role

As Design Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating design information from architects, consultants and subcontractors
• Supporting the Design Manager in managing the design process from pre-construction through delivery
• Reviewing drawings and technical submissions for coordination and compliance
• Assisting with design meetings, RFIs and design change management
• Helping to ensure design outputs meet programme, quality and buildability requirements

About You

This role would suit someone with:

• A background in architecture, architectural technology, design coordination or construction design management
• Experience working on building or construction projects (main contractor or consultancy environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and design coordination processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ambition to progress into a Design Manager role over time

What’s on Offer

• Work on a high-profile, flagship project in central Bristol
• Close mentoring and development alongside an established Design Manager
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing project team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A stable, forward-thinking working environment focused on quality and collaboration

Location

• Bristol (city centre project)

If you are a Design Coordinator or an architectural professional looking to move into construction design management, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop your career on a major Bristol project.

Sales Consultant

Location: Truro
Salary: £32,000 – £35,000 + Commission
Working Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Consultant to join one of Cornwall’s most prestigious house builders on a flagship development in the heart of the county.

This role will see you managing the full sales process on-site, delivering an exceptional customer journey from first enquiry through to legal completion. You’ll be representing a luxury brand known for quality, design, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully qualify, close, and manage sales through to legal completion
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at every stage of the buying journey
• Maintain show home and sales office presentation to the highest standards
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of each plot, including features and unique selling points
• Support market research and competitor analysis
• Assist with general marketing activities
• Carry out general administrative duties as required

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in new build residential sales (essential)
• Professional, personable, and confident manner – both face-to-face and over the phone
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interest in the property and housing market
• Good IT skills and confidence using sales and CRM systems
• Availability to work Tuesday to Saturday, 10am–5pm

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary up to £35,000
• Commission structure up to £10,000
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, luxury residential development
• Supportive and well-established house builder
• Long-term career progression

Interested?

If you would like to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Abbie or Jo at Sphere Solutions 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.

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.

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.