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Electrical Supervisor required for a installation project at the NEC. Ideally, you'll have previous experience in managing small teams of Electricians and Mates/Labourers and be suitably qualified with CSCS/ECS Cards, SSSTS/SMSTS

My client, a large Regional Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Contractor, Have an opening for a HR Manager/Senior HR Administrator. Reporting directly to the Personnel Director, the ideal candidate will organise and manage all of the Company’s HR related work and queries for both office and site personnel. Ideally, you will be: - CIPD Qualified - Have excellent communications skills and proactive approach. - Positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team and to deadlines. - Computer Literate (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word). - Ability to use own initiative within the parameters of the role. Responsibilities - Be the first point of contact for all HR related queries. - Administer all HR related documentation e.g. Contracts of Employment. - Assist with some recruitment and liaise with recruitment agencies. - Assist with the Company’s appraisal process. - Assist with Apprenticeship Programme and liaise with the Training Providers. - Any other duties the Company may reasonably request

Setting Out Engineer Competitive Hourly Rates on Offer Newcastle Upon Tyne Excellent Freelance Opportunity Overview Following a recent increase in work, my client is looking to recruit a setting out engineer to join one of their flagship projects in Newcastle Upon Tyne for approximately 8 months. The Client The client is a leading main construction contractor who have an excellent reputation and position in the market place across the UK. Job Role To oversee all of the setting out on site (levels/gridlines/drainage/foundations) using the equipment provided and to liaise with the project team, sub-contractors and client when required. You must also hold a valid SMSTS ticket and have experience of managing sub-contractors and working as part of a management team on site. About the Candidate You must possess the following skills: • Setting out and supervising labour on site • Previous experience in a similar role • Foundations • Earth works • Foundations • Drainage • Retaining walls • Use of Total Stations • Ability to explain design ideas and plans clearly and concisely • Confident in making decisions • Excellent communicator both written and verbal • Ability to work within budgets and to tight deadlines • Ability to work within a team Contact Information If you are interested in the above vacancy please call Jon Graham. T: (Apply online only) M: (Apply online only)

Our client is a very well established contractor with a regional base in the Newport area. Working along the M4 corridor and South of England predominantly, they carry out a diverse range of projects up to £30 million typically. Due to ongoing growth they have approached us with the requirement to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver a £10 million design and build care home scheme. The project is based in the Reading area. As such, candidates may be based permanently on the scheme, or if residing within Wales or the South West, will spend the majority of their time in the office (Newport), visiting site once per week. As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the timely and effective delivery of the scheme. This will include: • Assuming overall control for Project delivery, Program, Cost, Quality & H&S overseeing multi-disciplined site team and procurement of all construction services and activities. • Managing operational staff contingent. Including Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Buyers, Engineers. • Sub Contract & supply chain procurement • Key stage phasing, planning and programming • Regular reporting of project performance, progress, procurement, cost quality, health and safety and environment to board of directors • Quality & customer care management You will be an experienced PM from a main contracting background, having delivered similar sized schemes in the past. You will reside anywhere as long as you open to travelling during the week either to the head office or project. Future projects will be in and around the South East typically. This role would suit an individual looking to join a well established, award winning contractor that can offer long term security and progression working on a diverse range of prestigious projects. You will receive a market leading remuneration package as well as benefits

Our client is a very well established contractor with a regional base in the Newport area. Working along the M4 corridor and South of England predominantly, they carry out a diverse range of projects up to £30 million typically. Due to ongoing growth they have approached us with the requirement to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver a £10 million design and build care home scheme. The project is based in the Sidcup area. As such, candidates may be based permanently on the scheme, or if residing within Wales or the South West, will spend the majority of their time in the office (Newport), visiting site once per week. As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the timely and effective delivery of the scheme. This will include: • Assuming overall control for Project delivery, Program, Cost, Quality & H&S overseeing multi-disciplined site team and procurement of all construction services and activities. • Managing operational staff contingent. Including Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Buyers, Engineers. • Sub Contract & supply chain procurement • Key stage phasing, planning and programming • Regular reporting of project performance, progress, procurement, cost quality, health and safety and environment to board of directors • Quality & customer care management You will be an experienced PM from a main contracting background, having delivered similar sized schemes in the past. You will reside anywhere as long as you open to travelling during the week either to the head office or project. Future projects will be in and around the South East typically. This role would suit an individual looking to join a well established, award winning contractor that can offer long term security and progression working on a diverse range of prestigious projects. You will receive a market leading remuneration package as well as benefits

Our client is a very well established contractor with a regional base in the Newport area. Working along the M4 corridor and South of England predominantly, they carry out a diverse range of projects up to £30 million typically. Due to ongoing growth they have approached us with the requirement to recruit an experienced Project Manager to deliver a £10 million design and build care home scheme. The project is based in the Reading area. As such, candidates may be based permanently on the scheme, or if residing within Wales or the South West, will spend the majority of their time in the office (Newport), visiting site once per week. As Project Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the timely and effective delivery of the scheme. This will include: • Assuming overall control for Project delivery, Program, Cost, Quality & H&S overseeing multi-disciplined site team and procurement of all construction services and activities. • Managing operational staff contingent. Including Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Buyers, Engineers. • Sub Contract & supply chain procurement • Key stage phasing, planning and programming • Regular reporting of project performance, progress, procurement, cost quality, health and safety and environment to board of directors • Quality & customer care management You will be an experienced PM from a main contracting background, having delivered similar sized schemes in the past. You will reside anywhere as long as you open to travelling during the week either to the head office or project. Future project will be in and around the South East typically. This role would suit an individual looking to join a well established, award winning contractor that can offer long term security and progression working on a diverse range of prestigious projects. You will receive a market leading remuneration package as well as benefits

Our client a leading building and refurbishment contractor require an experienced operations manager from a Mechanical & Electrical background to head up the division. Responsibilities: • Candidate requires extensive experience of the M&E sector in the Domestic and Commercial market. • Must have the ability to manage a standalone division and be commercially astute with the ability to negotiate with suppliers, prepare competitive bids/tenders, have a broad design knowledge and to manage projects to completion with a direct workforce and supply chain. • The candidate will need to work very closely with the Board of Directors and Business Development Manager to grow turnover in the long term. This is an exciting opportunity with a fast growing company

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for one of the largest construction groups in the UK. We deliver projects up to £30m from multiphase regeneration schemes with dense urban housing to high-rise developments, mix-use residential projects and care homes. The Managing Quantity Surveyor shall take ownership of the delivery of all of the commercial and financial activities associated with the design and construction of either; a single large multi-million pound project; or a number of multi million pound projects. It is the responsibility of the Managing Quantity Surveyor to see that the various commercial processes comply with company procedures as laid down from time ti time and minimise the commercial risk to the company. The Managing Quantity Surveyor will in particular provide high level contractual and commercial advice to the senior member of staff associated with the projects(s) and the project commercial team and where appropriate member of the Board. Key Areas of Responsibility: The following list of commercial activities represents those key activities which the Managing Quantity Surveyor must oversee and manage to ensure that the project commercial team adopt whilst ensuring at all times that best practice is employed; so that: •Company standards (including relevant Health and Safety issues) are adhered to by Senior Quantity Surveyors and project commercial staff; •stated project objectives are achieved, including procurement targets, budgetary controls, the maximisation of profit and a continuing positive cash flow throughout the project is achieved; •review and sign off the procurement process associated with the sourcing and employment of Sub-Contractors/Suppliers/Design Consultants for approval by members of the Board; •orders are in place in a timely manner and in accordance with current company practice and required contractual arrangements; •Construction Directors, Project Managers and members of the Board are at all times provided with reliable advice on financial and contractual matters; •internal cost and value reporting is carried out accurately and in a timely manner; •interim applications for payment, retention and final account applications are issued promptly and maximised; •Sub-Contractor’s and Consultant’s interim and final account applications for payment from Sub-Contractors and Suppliers are dealt with in accordance with company procedures and current legislation; •delays to progress are properly understood by the project team and that entitlements to extensions of time and reimbursement of loss and/or expense are properly notified and secured; •close working relationships occur with Clients and Employer’s Agents to see that their reasonable expectations are met including where relevant the agreement of Value Engineering and cost saving exercises; •commercial staff receive appropriate training and mentoring where applicable; •appropriate recruitment of project commercial staff takes place

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting an Assistant Quantity Surveyor for a large and well established main contractor in Cardiff. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop and work closely with subcontractors and other key stakeholders, initially working on a £30 million student accomodation project in Swansea. Duties will include the following but are not limited to: 1. Measure material/quantities required for site by analysing drawings 2. Liaise with subcontractors for quotations 3. Compare prices from different elements of the work 4. Chase subcontractors for prices 5. Prepare subcontract payments with current contracts and final accounts/ check retention value 6. Pass quotation costs to Quantity Surveyor for authorisation, approval or feedback 7. Adhere to budgets and source quotations which provide best value and best quality 8. Monitor and review quotations and costs and where necessary negotiate with subcontractors to secure best value and best quality 9. Liaise with subcontractors on site work issues 10. Visit site to observe progress of works including recording any subcontract issues Requirements: • Working towards achieving education/ qualifications to a level of NVQ 4, Degree, HND or equivalent experience. • Strong working knowledge of MS Excel • Good time management skills and assertiveness On offer is an excellent salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding contractor that can offer genuine long term prospects for the right individual

Our client who is a well known contract established 1934. Company are APPOINTED INSTALLERS FOR METSEC METFRAME AND STEEL FRAMING SOLUTIONS across the UK. Require a surveyor to help support the busy growth. Responsibilities: Application each month to all contracts Chase monies/payments/final accounts Make records of monies received in files and applications (working closely with Accountant) D/W valuing and recording Wages of all works Material costs kept up to date O/M manuals Set up contracts files Sub-contract contracts Wages time sheets Invoices Take offs Material take offs Re-pricing work This is an exciting opportunity with long term career prospects

We are currently looking for a plumber's mate to work alongside a fully qualified plumber on an office fit out in Wednesbury. Due to the nature of the work you'll need a CSCS card to be considered for this role. Previous experience of working as plumber's mate is essential and you'll be required to provide at least one reference to reflect this. Duration: Minimum 8 weeks (possibly longer) Rate: TBC (depending on experience)

We are looking for a proficient Site Manager who will oversee all the construction operations on new build housing developments. This key role within our business is accountable for all aspects of the operational house build process. The Site Manager is responsible for making sure that construction is completed within agreed timelines, cost parameters, safely and to our customers' satisfaction. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills with detailed building and construction experience. We also need someone with the ability to manage people and create a strong team spirit on site. The Role: •Assist the Contracts Manager to ensure the site programme meets budget and commercial objectives. •Develop a build specific programme for residential housing sites •Complete weekly management reports detailing progress against planned milestones •Assist in the production of the pre start health and safety plan and update and develop as the site progresses •Liaise with the materials controller on a daily basis to ensure material deliveries are in accordance with the build programme •Work with the Sales Executives, buying department and sub-contractors regarding the supply and installation of customer choices. •Plan and arrange visits by the National House Builders Council to carry out stage inspections. The Person: •You will have knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation •Ability to plan and make decisions with a customer focus and business awareness. •You will be passionate about managing people •Ability to manage and track costs •A trade background is desirable but not essential •CSCS card – Site Management. •First Aid qualified

Mechanical Chargehands and Supervisors required for a variety of projects in South Wales. Ranging from commercial new build projects to existing industrial sites, my clients are looking to recruit a number of Chargehands and Supervisors to assist with project delivery. Ideally, you'll have previous experience in managing small teams of Pipefitters/Plumbers and Mates/Labourers and be suitably qualified with CSCS/ECS Cards, SSSTS/SMSTS and CCNSG Safety Passports (for the industrial sites)

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting a number of Estimators with experience of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. We are working on behalf of a wide range of companies in the South West. The daily duties would involve: •To handle tender preparation from acceptance of enquiry through to final submission working to strict deadlines throughout •To prepare detailed analytical estimates from first principles within defined timescales on large and complex tenders. •To ensure that the build up to the tender submission and all supporting documents are maintained in a logical and sequential manner, liaising with clients to obtain information where necessary •To produce a fully detailed quotation in accordance with the tender documentation and in line with Company Procedures •To organise quotations from external suppliers/sub-contractors and resolve any queries that arise including technical and commercial compliance. •To make a preliminary assessment of overhead costs and prepare tender summaries for management agreement •To prepare material and labour take-off for pricing •To participate in handover of successful bids to delivery team •To accurately populate and complete client pricing schedules as part of tender return submission. •To ensure that all assumptions/exclusions are fully detailed both internally and externally to the customer within tender return submission •To maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors •To attend site visits where required to build or verify asset data •To support internal operational projects when required •To be creative to develop innovative alternative solutions in order to give the company a competitive edge. As a candidate you will need to be able to demonstrate: Essential •Experience with Mechanical or Electrical estimating within Building Services •High level of accuracy and commercial acumen •Quality of estimating proposals •Good communication and presentational skills •Strong time management and organisational skills •Ability to manage and priorities a high volume of tasks within tight timeframes or reprioritising to achieve necessary outcomes Desirable •HNC / ONC Engineering discipline

Sphere are currently recruiting Design/Technical Coordinator for a well known building contractor who have a regional office in Cardiff. JOB DESCRIPTION: To coordinate and control release of information to site teams and clients. New build (will be predominately on new build) and refurbishment Good understanding of Welsh building regulations. WHQS and DQR. To coordinate the consultant team in the development of the detailed design, ensuring the design is fully coordinated and complies with company requirements and current regulations, to achieve the necessary approvals and enable a start on site in line with agreed programmes. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum relevant Level 4 qualification (HNC/NVQ4 etc.) • Proven track record of Programming and coordination. • Up to date relevant knowledge of building legislations and procedures. • Valid driving licence • Knowledge of methodology and sequencing process in delivering a construction project including design and pre-construction activities. • Good understanding of Welsh building regulations. WHQS and DQR. • New Build experience • Confident managing a broad team of consultants • Client experience • Need to be in similar role at present • Standalone role so need to be able to work independently This is an excellent opportunity with long term career prospects. Please contact Stewart Jardine - (Apply online only)

Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting tan experienced Project Manager to deliver a £8m new build care home in Bristol, to join an award winning national contractor. The project manager must have experience of delivering new build mixed use developments. The market leading developer are searching for a Project Manager who has over 5 years' experience working for a contractor or developer on residential mixed use developments in the South West This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager who would like to work on an exceptional multi million pound development. With an excellent pipe line of schemes they are looking to strengthen their team with a suitable Project Manager. Requirements •Professional Construction, Surveyor Degree, Project Management, Quantity Surveying •Proven project experience •Residential and Commercial experience •Large multi-million pound project knowledge •Developer background would be preferred but not essential •Capable of working autonomously and delivering high pressure projects. This is an amazing opportunity to join a market leading contractor/developer who are in an excellent position to advance someone's career. The position offers a fantastic package, health care, bonus, pension and car allowance

Our client is a well established and rapidly expanding building contractor that have grown year on year throughout the region. Carrying out a range of building and refurbishment projects up to £10 million, they work with a range of public and private sector clients across South Wales. Due to ongoing growth they have approached us with the requirement to recruit an experienced or Estimator to join their team. Your role will involve providing a timely and efficient estimating function reporting to senior management on all issues. Specific roles and responsibilities may include: Tender estimates resulting in contracts that meet or exceed business expectations Deliver accurate prime cost submissions to the adjudication meeting in a professional and logical format Identify the risks in conjunction with other bid team members Obtain suitable market quotes in substantiating preparation of prime cost Handover of successful tender information in a manner that the site teams are suitability briefed The role would suit an experienced estimator who is capable of working efficiently and effectively on such projects. You will have a strong and proven main contractor background with recognised companies

Our client is a well known and well established multi disciplined main contractor with a regional base in Cardiff that carries out a range of refurb, and construction projects up to £15 million typically. Due to ongoing growth throughout the region they have approached us with the requirement to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to a Commercial Manager regionally, your role will involve having complete financial control of 1 or more projects around the Cardiff area, ensuring that schemes are delivered profitably. This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor with the following skills, experience and background: -a proven background in main contracting -Resides locally to the South Wales area -experience of projects £1 million plus -Ideally experience of refurbishment and/or new build schemes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established but rapidly growing contractor that can offer genuine long term prospects

Our client is leading contractor based in Cardiff undertaking various commercial refurbishment/fit-out projects across South Wales up to the value of £2m. Due to ongoing growth across the region they have approached us to recruit at least one Quantity Surveyor to join them on a permanent basis. Reporting to a regional commercial manager your roles and responsibilities will include: Procuring sub contract packages Preparing interim valuations Highlighting variations Producing monthly CVR's Finalising accounts This role would suit an experienced quantity surveyor with a fit-out/refurbishment background, or at least have some construction experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well established and extremely busy contractor that can offer a structured career path working on major projects in the region