Site Manager

Location: Yeovil
Salary: £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading national housebuilder to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a new build scheme in Somerset.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Site Manager to join a reputable developer delivering high-quality, timber frame housing schemes across the Somerset region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site operations from groundworks through to final handover.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, suppliers, and the site workforce.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality across all activities.
• Monitor build progress, budgets, and timescales to ensure delivery targets are met.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure compliance with NHBC, LABC, and company build standards.
• Manage materials, call-offs, and logistics efficiently.
• Liaise closely with Technical, Commercial, and Customer Care teams.
• Support and motivate site teams to achieve consistent 5★ quality and customer satisfaction.

About You

• Proven experience managing new build housing developments from start to finish.
• Strong knowledge of timber frame construction methods.
• Confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multi-phase developments and manage multiple trades on site.
• Strong understanding of health & safety and build quality standards.
• Holds SMSTS, CSCS (Black or White Card), and First Aid certification.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa £70,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance or company car
• Annual performance bonus
• Healthcare & life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Employee rewards platform and wellbeing support

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.

Building Services Lead – Major £300m Construction Project – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Excellent senior-level salary + full benefits package
Company: Sphere Solutions
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit a Building Services Lead for a flagship £300 million construction project in Cardiff — one of the most prestigious developments currently underway in South Wales.

This is a senior, high-profile role on a landmark city centre scheme, offering a long-term opportunity to work with a Tier 1 contractor committed to the region.

The Role

As Building Services Lead, you will be responsible for the successful management of all MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) elements on site. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will oversee both the Mechanical and Electrical Leads, ensuring full coordination and technical excellence throughout the delivery of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all building services (MEP) activities from design through to commissioning.
• Manage Mechanical and Electrical Leads and their respective teams.
• Ensure integration of services with the overall construction programme.
• Oversee quality, safety, and compliance across all MEP disciplines.
• Liaise with the Project Director, consultants, and subcontractors to drive delivery and performance.
• Monitor technical submissions, progress reports, and installation standards.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Building Services Manager, MEP Lead, or Senior MEP Manager.
• Background in major construction, mixed-use, or commercial projects.
• Experience with a Tier 1 main contractor or large MEP subcontractor.
• Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of MEP design, installation, and commissioning processes.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent senior-level salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead building services on a £300m landmark Cardiff project.
• Long-term role with a Tier 1 contractor invested in South Wales.
• Career development and progression opportunities on major regional schemes.

If you’re an experienced Building Services Manager or MEP professional looking to take the next step in your career on a major South Wales project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion.

Health and Safety Advisor – Gloucester

Are you an experienced Health and Safety professional looking for your next challenge? Join a busy, award-winning business in Gloucester that truly values its people and offers a clear, structured career path.

About the Role

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will report directly to the Company Health and Safety Manager. You’ll work closely with site teams, clients, and contractors to ensure that all projects comply with strict HSE regulations. Your expertise will help maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing working environment across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor health and safety policies across projects.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on HSE best practices.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company safety standards.
• Investigate incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training and toolbox talks to staff as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety Advisor, ideally in construction or a similar sector.
• Relevant H&S qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of current HSE legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with teams at all levels.
• Confident in conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.

What We Offer

• A supportive, enjoyable working environment where your contribution is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Exposure to exciting projects in a fast-paced, award-winning organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about health and safety and want to make a real impact on projects while growing your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Location: Gloucester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Apply now to join a business that genuinely cares about its people and puts safety at the heart of everything it does.

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Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cardiff
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package

Role Overview

We are seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Cardiff.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of projects. You will assist senior team members with commercial management, data analysis, reporting, and project coordination — playing an active role in delivering high-quality work while learning from experienced professionals.

You’ll work closely with construction management, engineers, and surveyors to help keep projects on track, conduct research, attend meetings, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand project requirements and carry out tasks set by the Team Manager or Supervisor.
• Shadow experienced colleagues, assist where possible, and proactively learn from the team.
• Conduct desktop and field research, collate and analyse data, and produce reports.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, surveyors, and construction managers to maintain project progress.
• Support compliance with all quality procedures outlined in the Project Quality Plan.
• Work in a collaborative and professional manner with internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver presentations and progress updates to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing processes and techniques.
• Observe and follow all health and safety guidelines on site and in the office.

Essential Criteria

• Right to work in the UK.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Additional Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills — verbal and written — with the ability to engage confidently with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to achieve best value from suppliers.
• Logical and analytical approach to problem-solving, with an understanding of business processes and systems.
• Eager to learn with a strong attention to detail, particularly with numerical data.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks, prioritising effectively, and meeting deadlines.
• Highly organised with strong time management and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management and project teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Our Benefits

• Inclusive work environment – Sunday Times Top 100 Employer 2024
• 34 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing support
• Professional development and membership support
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work and Tech purchase schemes
• Employee discount platform
• Language lessons
• Life insurance & sick pay
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual health checks

Interested?
If you’d like to learn more about this opportunity, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

Junior Project Manager & Estimator

Location: Andover (Office & Client Sites)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Circa £38,000

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Project Manager & Estimator to join a growing interiors contractor specialising in commercial and education fit-outs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional who already has hands-on experience in both estimating and project management.

You will support senior team members to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget, learning the ropes of client engagement, site management, and cost estimation in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing project specifications, designs, and documentation to prepare cost estimates.
• Support senior estimators in producing budgets for materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and ensure accurate cost data.
• Assist in reviewing subcontractor bids for accuracy and compliance.
• Help prepare technical and production drawings where required.
• Support senior project managers in planning and executing interior construction projects.
• Help maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Attend site visits to monitor progress, quality, and compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Assist with project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and closeout reports.
• Learn industry best practices, estimating methods, and project management processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency under mentorship.
• Gain exposure to both commercial and education interior projects.

Requirements

• Degree, HNC, or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field (highly preferred).
• Industry experience in estimating or project management.
• Basic knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with project management or estimating software is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package

• Salary circa £38,000
• Discretionary company bonus
• Mileage paid
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 2 days leave for volunteering
• Private healthcare

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 Quantity Surveyor – Cardiff (Flagship £300m Arena Project)

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Excellent package & benefits
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-time

About the Role

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a leading Tier 1 main contractor, working on one of Cardiff’s most prestigious developments — a landmark £300 million Arena project set to transform the city’s skyline.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior QS to join a first-class commercial team on a major, long-term scheme that will be a flagship for South Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of a major construction project from inception to completion
• Manage subcontractor procurement, contracts and payments
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting
• Work closely with the project delivery team to ensure profitability and performance targets are met
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a Tier 1 main contractor
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience desirable)
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Ambitious, driven and capable of managing large-scale projects

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a £300m+ landmark city-centre project
• Long-term role with real career development potential
• Excellent salary, package and benefits
• Join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of major projects

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career on a prestigious Cardiff development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential conversation.

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Essential Skills & Qualifications:
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Site / Senior Site Manager – Major £300m Construction Project – Cardiff

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Package
Company: Sphere Solutions
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Sphere Solutions are working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Site or Senior Site Manager for a flagship £300 million construction scheme in Cardiff — one of the most high-profile developments in the region.

This is a long-term opportunity to work with an award-winning Tier 1 contractor, delivering a complex, large-scale project that will define the Cardiff skyline.

The Role

As Site / Senior Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in the successful delivery of a major façade package, working closely with the Lead Project Manager and wider delivery team. You’ll be responsible for managing on-site operations, ensuring health & safety standards, quality, and programme targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site management and subcontractor coordination.
• Manage the delivery of the façade package and associated works.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager and design teams.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and H&S documentation.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale commercial or mixed-use projects.
• Façade or envelope experience would be advantageous.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on Cardiff’s most prestigious construction project.
• Long-term pipeline of work with a respected, award-winning contractor.
• Competitive salary and package.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.

If you’re an experienced Site or Senior Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career on a landmark South Wales project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion.

Building Services Manager

Location: Devon
Salary: Competitive Salary up to £85,000 and Benefits Package
Type: Full-time | Permanent

We are currently seeking experienced MEP Project Managers or Building Services Managers to support the delivery of a major construction project in Devon. The successful candidate will collaborate and report to the Senior Building Services team and be responsible for the delivery and installation of the MEP systems on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regular performance reports to the Project Director.
• Identify and manage project risks with effective mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the performance of MEP contractors, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project quality management procedures and industry best practices.
• Implement and comply with all relevant health, safety, and environmental policies and legal requirements.

About You

• Proven project management experience within the construction industry.
• Background in Building Services.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP systems.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive project delivery.
• Well-versed in managing commercial and contractual responsibilities.

On offer is a competitive salary and great benefits package. More details can be discussed at the application stage.

To apply for this role, please apply below or get in touch with Abbie or Jo for an informal chat 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.