Building Services Manager (Mechanical Bias) – Major Hotel Development

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Attractive Package + Long-Term Career Prospects

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced Building Services Manager with a strong mechanical understanding looking to take the next step in your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering a landmark hotel development in Cardiff.

We are seeking a skilled Building Services Manager to play a key role on a large-scale, high-profile hotel project. You will be responsible for overseeing the coordination, installation, and delivery of building services, ensuring quality, compliance, and programme targets are achieved.

This is a standout project offering long-term prospects with a well-established contractor known for delivering prestigious schemes across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all building services (MEP) activities on site
• Oversee subcontractors and ensure work is delivered to programme and quality standards
• Work closely with project managers, design teams, and commercial teams
• Ensure compliance with all health & safety and building regulations
• Review technical drawings and specifications
• Drive programme and resolve any technical or coordination issues

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager on large construction projects
• Strong understanding of MEP systems, with at least some mechanical bias
• Experience working on hotel, commercial, or large-scale developments preferred
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
• Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, or similar

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a flagship hotel development
• Strong pipeline of future projects offering long-term career stability
• Clear progression opportunities within a leading contractor

Apply Now

Apply now to secure your place on one of Cardiff’s most exciting construction projects.

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cornwall
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 + Package
Type: Permanent

Overview

Sphere Solutions are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor, ideally from a civils or groundworks background, to join a highly successful subcontractor based in Mid Cornwall, with a strong presence across Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset.

Working with a number of leading housing developers and contractors, this business benefits from long-standing client relationships and a consistently busy portfolio of regional projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce valuation matrices and daywork schedules
• Review contract documentation and drawings to ensure accuracy and alignment across all parties
• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment in line with client calculation schedules
• Verify and approve subcontractor payments
• Maintain full visibility and control of all project costs and expenditure
• Manage cost changes arising from revised drawings and design updates
• Liaise with clients to agree dayworks prior to instruction
• Ensure all works comply with company procedures and industry standards, supporting ISO, SMAS, CHAS, and Achilles accreditations

Requirements & Experience

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Strong background in groundworks or civil engineering (preferred)
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (desirable)
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Salary £50,000–£70,000 depending on experience
• Competitive package
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established regional contractor
• Strong pipeline of secured work with repeat clients

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.

Next Steps

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

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing staffing solutions across the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we connect talented professionals with leading employers.

Development Manager – St Austell

Fixed Term Contract – Until June 2027

We are looking for an experienced Development Manager to lead residential developments from land handover to planning consent, ensuring each scheme is viable, deliverable, and aligned with growth ambitions. You’ll coordinate consultants, engage with local authorities, shape design strategies, and champion high-quality outcomes at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive development strategy, viability, and planning coordination.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality planning applications.
• Build strong relationships with landowners, planners, stakeholders, and communities.
• Identify and mitigate risks, keeping projects on track.
• Report on budgets, milestones, and progress during the pre-construction phase.

About You

• HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in a related discipline.
• Commercially aware, confident, and collaborative.
• Experienced in the full housebuilding development process, from land acquisition to sales.
• Strong knowledge of planning policy, land law, contracts, and Section 106 agreements.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver, with a proactive approach to project delivery.

What We Offer

• Fixed term contract until June 2027.
• Competitive salary and car allowance package.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on residential developments.

Next Steps

For an informal discussion, please call Jo or Abbie on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed. Interviews will begin shortly.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. Applications are welcome from individuals of all backgrounds, including under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in staffing solutions across the construction sector, with a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton.

Building Services Manager (MEP)

Location: Exeter, Devon
Employment Type: Permanent / Project Based
Salary: Up to £85,000 + Senior Package

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Services Manager to oversee all MEP packages on a major construction project based in Exeter.

This role will take full responsibility for the coordination, management, and delivery of building services packages across a large student accommodation development, including both refurbishment and new build elements. The successful candidate will manage complex MEP interfaces, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure the successful delivery of services packages from point of transfer through to practical completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with company Health & Safety policies and procedures across all building services activities.
• Manage the full lifecycle of MEP project delivery from point of transfer through to practical completion.
• Monitor programme progress and report on performance to the senior management team.
• Maintain strict budget control across all MEP packages, ensuring commercial targets are met.
• Lead, support, and develop the project team delivering the building services scope.
• Manage the procurement and engagement of MEP subcontractors and suppliers in line with company procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against programme, quality, and cost targets.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of MEP services across the entire project.

Essential Requirements

• Strong MEP / Building Services management experience within construction.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale building services packages.
• Ability to manage large project teams and complex subcontractor packages.
• Living locally to the area or willingness to relocate to Exeter for the duration of the project.
• Knowledge of BYCN systems and internal procedures.

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.

Next Steps

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

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing staffing solutions across the built environment. We operate across Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, connecting talented professionals with the best construction opportunities.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEP)

Location: Exeter
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £80,000 + Car Allowance

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with an MEP background to join a major long-term development in Exeter. The project is a large-scale, multi-million-pound scheme featuring several new-build and refurbishment elements.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of the MEP packages, ensuring maximum value and cost efficiency across the project.

Working closely with the wider project team, you’ll oversee valuations, subcontractor accounts, procurement schedules, and cost reporting to achieve strong financial performance and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial elements of MEP works
• Prepare and agree valuations, forecasts, and final accounts
• Control subcontractor accounts and manage variations
• Support project delivery through accurate reporting and commercial insight
• Collaborate effectively with project and estimating teams

About You

• Experienced Quantity Surveyor with strong MEP knowledge
• Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communicator and strong team collaborator
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What’s on Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension
• Private healthcare
• Opportunities for career progression within a forward-thinking construction environment

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.

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.

Assistant Project Manager – Civil Engineering / Water Projects

Location: Taunton
Salary: £40,000–£60,000 + Impressive Benefits Package

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Assistant Project Manager to support water infrastructure projects across Devon, Somerset, and Dorset. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates with some site experience—such as site engineers, graduate engineers, or those looking to step up towards a project management role. You will work closely with the Project Manager, supporting site operations, liaising with clients, and ensuring smooth project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating civil engineering and water infrastructure works
• Support site teams and monitor production, visiting sites regularly
• Act as a key link between the client and the site, providing updates and reporting issues
• Help plan, record, and programme works using Microsoft Project
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements
• Support health, safety, and environmental standards on site
• Assist with cost management and reporting as required

Requirements / Skills

• Some site experience preferred (site engineer, graduate, or agent level)
• Knowledge of NEC contracts is essential
• MS Project experience desirable
• SMSTS certified (preferred, but can be trained)
• Temporary Works knowledge preferred (training can be provided)
• Experience with water infrastructure projects, rivers, culverts, AMP7 water, or coastal works highly desirable
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn, and proactive on site

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40k–£60k DOE)
• Company vehicle
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Performance bonus
• Training and career progression opportunities

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.

Next Steps

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

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing top-notch staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas.

Commercial Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Impressive Benefits Package
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

We are recruiting for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading construction and engineering business in Plymouth. This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing the commercial performance of multiple large-scale projects from tender stage through to final account.

The successful candidate will lead the regional commercial team, manage NEC contracts, and advise senior leadership on commercial risk, opportunity, and profitability across a portfolio of projects.

This role is ideal for a Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience, a background in M&E or main contracting, and proven experience leading high-performing commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the regional commercial team, driving performance and accountability
• Take full commercial responsibility for multiple large-scale construction projects
• Ensure accurate project forecasting, cost reporting, and risk & opportunity schedules
• Implement mitigation strategies and maintain a clear commercial risk position
• Attend and contribute to Contract Reviews and regional management accounts
• Support the Commercial Director with business planning and financial reporting
• Prepare and oversee applications for payment, ensuring strong cash flow management
• Manage subcontract commercial performance, including negotiation of terms and conditions
• Ensure NEC contract obligations, conditions precedent, and risk provisions are fully understood by project teams
• Protect contractual entitlement and manage disputes where required
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards and company governance

Key Requirements

• Strong experience as a Commercial Manager within construction or M&E
• NEC contract experience (essential)
• Proven track record of managing the commercial performance of large-scale projects
• Experience leading and developing commercial teams
• Relevant degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What’s on Offer

• £80,000 – £85,000 basic salary
• Impressive benefits package
• Senior leadership role within a well-established business
• Opportunity to influence regional commercial strategy
• Long-term career progression

Apply Now

For an informal and confidential discussion, please call Abbie or Jo on 01752 421888 or apply as instructed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to promoting inclusive recruitment practices and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and our client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

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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