Quantity Surveyor
Office Manager
Contracts Manager
Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Senior Site Manager
Commercial Gas Engineer
Fabric Engineer
Operations Manager
Contracts Manager
Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Cornwall / Liskeard
Salary: £45,000–£60,000 + £4,000 car allowance DOE
Permanent
We are working with a successful and growing construction business to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Cornwall.
Based from their Cornwall office, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to take on responsibility across multiple projects, work closely with senior leadership and have genuine scope for career progression.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of multiple projects across Cornwall, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the business continues to grow.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a minimum of two projects at any one time.
- Overseeing the commercial delivery of projects across Cornwall.
- Cost planning and commercial management.
- Working closely with the pre-construction team.
- Supporting the wider project team to ensure projects are delivered successfully and commercially.
- Working closely with the Associate Directors.
- Taking on increasing responsibility as you progress within the business.
About You
We are looking for either an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and the ability to manage multiple projects.
You will ideally have:
- Experience managing multiple construction projects.
- Strong commercial and cost management skills.
- Experience with cost planning and/or pre-construction.
- Good communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently while working closely with senior management.
- A genuine interest in progressing your career within a growing business.
- You must be based in Cornwall and able to work across Cornwall as required.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV or give Jo or Abbie a call on 01752 421888 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.
Office Manager – Construction
Tiverton
£30,000-£32,000
Permanent | Full-time
We are working with a well-established and growing construction business based in Tiverton, who are looking to appoint an experienced Office Manager to join their team.
This is a hands-on role within a small, friendly office environment, where you will take responsibility for the smooth running of the day-to-day administration and coordination of the construction business.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing all day-to-day office administration and coordination
- Raising and sending invoices
- General accounts administration using Xero
- Liaising with clients, trades, suppliers and the wider supply chain
- Managing general office correspondence and documentation
- Using Microsoft 365 across the role
- Supporting the wider team with the smooth running of the business
About You
Ideally, you will have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ office management experience
- Previous experience within construction or a related industry would be highly beneficial
- Experience using Xero
- Good knowledge of Microsoft 365
- A full driving licence
Hours & Benefits
- £30,000 – £32,000 per annum
- 40 hours per week
- Standard hours: 7.30am–4.30pm (some flexibility around working hours, with 8am–5pm also accommodated)
- Company pension
- Free parking
- 20 days’ holiday + bank holidays
- Potential opportunity to work from the company’s Exeter office longer term if required
This is an immediate vacancy, with the business looking to appoint as soon as possible.
Interested? Apply today with your CV or give Cat or Abbie a call on 01752 421888 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.
Contracts Manager – Exeter
Permanent
£65,000 & £5,000 car allowance
We are working with a respected regional contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple construction schemes across the region – projects will range from residential new builds, commercial refurbishments and smaller renovation schemes.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all on-site teams, ensuring projects run to programme and budget.
- Prepare detailed construction programmes and progress reports.
- Represent the company at monthly client and project meetings.
- Support Site Managers with H&S compliance, RAMS, and CPP.
- Assist the commercial team with procurement, programming, and risk management.
- Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and client expectations.
- Utilise Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 for planning and reporting.
About You:
- Senior management experience with a principal or main contractor.
- Strong knowledge of construction processes and JCT contracts.
- Track record of managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Excellent leadership, organisation, and client-facing skills.
- In date SMSTS and First Aid is essential.
- Temporary Works Coordinator experience is desirable.
Package & Benefits:
- £65,000 salary + £5,000 car allowance.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Pension scheme.
- Mileage: 45p per mile (first 10,000 miles).
- Excellent career progression opportunities.
To Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Somerset
Sector: Commercial | Groundworks & Civils
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 + Car Allowance
Employment Type: Permanent
An established contractor based in Somerset is looking to appoint an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.
This is a permanent opportunity, and they are open to considering both an experienced AQS with around 2 years’ experience or a Graduate looking to develop their commercial career.
The Role
- Supporting the commercial management of groundworks and associated civil engineering projects
- Assisting with valuations, cost reporting, and cash-flow forecasting
- Working closely with the wider commercial and operational teams
- Site visits as required
What They’re Looking For
- AQS with circa 2 years’ experience or a Graduate looking to start a career in Quantity Surveying
- Construction experience from any sector considered – groundworks/civils experience is not essential
- Good understanding of valuations and commercial processes
- Bluebeam experience would be advantageous
- Good Excel and wider MS applications a must
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
Salary & Benefits
- Experienced AQS: up to £35,000
- Graduate: circa £28,000
- Car allowance
- Business mileage paid
- Excellent annual leave allowance
- Permanent position
- Immediate start available for the right person
This would suit someone looking to join a supportive, hands-on team where they can develop and take on increasing commercial responsibility.
How to Apply
Interested? Apply today with your CV or give Jo or Abbie a call on 01752 421888 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.
Senior Site Manager – Barnstaple
Salary: £70,000 – £75,000 + Package
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Barnstaple
An established housebuilder is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead a multi-phased timber-frame residential development in Barnstaple.
The Role
- Lead the day-to-day delivery of a multi-phase housing development
- Manage site teams, subcontractors, and trades
- Drive programme, quality, health & safety, and build standards
- Liaise with NHBC and ensure compliance with relevant standards
- Coordinate with commercial and technical teams
- Monitor progress, snagging, and handover
- Ensure the development is delivered safely, on time, and to specification
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager within residential housebuilding
- Strong timber-frame construction experience desirable
- Good understanding of NHBC requirements and liaison
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, quality, and health & safety
- Excellent leadership and subcontractor management skills
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid at Work required
Package & Location
- Salary: up to £75,000 + package
- Employment Type: Permanent position
- Location: Barnstaple
To Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.
If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.
We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.
Commercial Gas Engineer
Midlands (national travel) | Permanent
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities management provider for a Commercial Gas Engineer to join their team, covering service, maintenance and installation work across a range of FM contracts and projects valued from £500 up to £1 million.
This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys a mix of day-to-day maintenance and larger project work, with the opportunity to travel nationally — although the majority of work will be based around the Midlands, so you’ll need to be commutable to the region.
You’ll also play a key role in developing the team, taking responsibility for mentoring an apprentice, so strong communication skills and a willingness to share knowledge are essential.
What you’ll be doing:
- Service, maintenance and installation of commercial gas systems
- Working across FM contracts and projects ranging from £500 to £1m
- Travelling nationally as required, with most work based in the Midlands
- Mentoring and supporting an apprentice engineer
What we’re looking for:
- Commercial gas qualifications (e.g. COCN1, CIGA1, ICPN1, TPCP1 or equivalent)
- Proven experience across service, maintenance and install
- Comfortable working on FM contracts of varying scale
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to support and guide an apprentice
- Based in or around the Midlands, with flexibility to travel
Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with Joanne Cabannes on 07377 790724 or [email protected] for a confidential conversation.
Building Fabric Technician
Exeter / South Devon | Permanent
Do you take real pride in a job well done — the kind where you stand back, check your own work, and know it’s right?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established facilities maintenance contractor, looking for a skilled Building Fabric Technician to join their team covering a busy retail estate across the Exeter / South Devon region. This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who genuinely enjoys fixing things and isn’t afraid of a bit of everything — one day you might be repairing external signage, the next you’re patching up flooring, replacing a door, or sorting out a section of fencing.
What you’ll be doing
- Carrying out a broad mix of fabric repairs and planned maintenance across a portfolio of retail sites — think carpentry, general repairs, minor building works, external areas and more
- Working to agreed timescales and quality standards, so customers know they can rely on you
- Assessing jobs on-site and feeding back clearly so accurate quotes and materials lists can be put together
- Taking photos and notes to document work completed, so there’s a clear record of what’s been done
- Keeping your van, tools and materials organised so you’re ready for whatever the day throws at you
- Being the friendly, professional face of the contract when you’re dealing with customers on-site
What we’re looking for
- Solid multi-trade experience within building fabric or facilities maintenance
- Confident working independently and managing your own workload
- A good eye for detail and a genuine focus on getting things right first time
- Clear communicator, comfortable liaising with both customers and your contracts manager
- A full UK driving licence, as this role covers an estate across the Exeter / South Devon region
This is a great opportunity to join a business that values quality workmanship and long-term customer relationships — not just getting the job done, but getting it done properly.
Interested? Send your up-to-date CV over and I’ll give you a call for a confidential chat about the role, the client, and what’s on offer.
Operations Manager
Dartmouth
Up to £40,000
Permanent
We are working with a well-established business that provides specification, supply, aftercare and sales of high-end products to a range of prestigious clients, including private one-off developments, Grand Designs-style projects, property developers and hotels.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
- Organising and coordinating deliveries, including managing stock and inventories
- Ordering materials and liaising with suppliers
- Checking incoming materials and ensuring orders are correct
- Coordinating with customers, suppliers and internal teams
- Supporting the sales and specification process
- Helping manage aftercare and resolving any operational issues
- Occasional attendance at off-site meetings, as required
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience within a merchant, trade counter, bathroom, kitchen, interiors or similar environment, with a good understanding of stock, purchasing, suppliers and logistics.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Confident dealing with suppliers and customers
- Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Keen to develop their career and take on increasing responsibility
- A full UK driving licence holder, as there may occasionally be a need to attend meetings off site
This could be a particularly good opportunity for someone looking to return to the Dartmouth area or an ambitious individual looking for a long-term career with an established local business.
What’s on offer?
- Salary up to £40,000
- Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm
- 20 days’ annual leave plus Christmas shutdown
- Established and successful local business
- Small, friendly team environment
- Long-term career development opportunity
- Potential to take on significant responsibility within the business in the future
Apply Today
For a confidential discussion, please contact Cat or Jo on 01752 421888, or apply today with your CV.
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.
Contracts Manager – Highways & Civil Engineering
Bristol
£65,000 & £70,000 & Exceptional benefits package
Sphere Solutions are working with a leading Highways & Civil Engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Contracts Manager to join their South West Civils team.
This is a key leadership role overseeing the successful delivery and growth of highways and civil engineering projects from Exeter to Gloucester, with projects typically valued between £1 million and £15 million.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage up to three projects simultaneously
- Ensuring programme, quality, safety and commercial targets are achieved
- Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams
- Support the business in securing new work through frameworks and competitive tenders
- Work with Pre-Construction and Planning teams
- Build strong relationships with clients, local authorities, stakeholders, subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required
About You
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Contracts Manager-level role
- Proven background in highways, civil engineering or infrastructure
- Experience managing multiple projects and operational delivery teams
- Experience working with framework agreements and competitive tenders
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
- SMSTS qualified
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West from Exeter to Gloucester
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is desirable
- Knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models is preferred
Package
- Salary £65,000-£70,000 depending on experience
- Company car or Car allowance
- Exceptional bonus scheme
- Other company benefits
To Apply
For a confidential discussion, contact Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.