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Chartered Building Surveyor (Associate / Associate Director Level) 📍 Exeter 💰 Up to £50,000 Basic + Car Allowance/Company Car + Bonus (£10k+) 💼 Realistic £65,000+ Package 📈 Clear Progression to Director (c.£90k+) The Opportunity My client, a highly regarded property consultancy, is looking to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor to join their growing Architecture & Building Surveying team in Exeter. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multidisciplinary office with a strong pipeline of work across the South West. You’ll work across a diverse range of projects, including commercial, rural estates, and some heritage assets, while building long-term client relationships. Crucially, this role offers a clear and achievable progression pathway to Director level, making it ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and ambitious team. The Role You will deliver a broad mix of professional and project-led building surveying services, taking ownership of both projects and client relationships. Key responsibilities include: • Contract administration and project monitoring, • Building surveys and report writing, • Preparing specifications, schedules of work, and tender documentation, • Planned preventative maintenance programmes and schedules of condition, • Advising on procurement, contractor appointments, and statutory consents, • Delivering professional services including dilapidations, party wall, and reinstatement cost assessments, • Supporting design and technical delivery across a range of schemes About My Client My client operates a multidisciplinary model, bringing together expertise across building surveying, architecture, and wider property consultancy. Their teams work closely with specialists across planning, estate management, and development, providing a comprehensive service to a varied client base. The Exeter office is part of a wider regional and national team, offering strong collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and long-term career development opportunities. About You • MRICS qualified with 2+ years’ post-qualification experience, • Strong background in both professional and project-based building surveying work, • Experience in contract administration and client-facing roles, • Good knowledge of CDM regulations, building regulations, and statutory compliance, • Commercially aware with the ability to manage client relationships, • Strong communication and organisational skills, • Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer • Up to £50,000 basic salary, • Car allowance or company car, • Bonus scheme (£10k+ potential), • Realistic total package of £65,000+, • Clear, structured progression to Director level (c.£90k+), • Strong pipeline of varied work across the South West, • Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, • Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development Why Apply? This is a genuinely strong opportunity for a Chartered Building Surveyor looking for clear progression, strong earnings potential, and a varied workload within a well-established consultancy.

Town Planner Exeter £35,000-£50,000, car package & bonus Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Planner to join a growing Technical team, supporting the delivery of residential developments from land acquisition through to site start and completion. You will report to a Planning Manager and Technical Director, working with the Pre-construction team to take ownership of the planning process across multiple sites, ensuring applications are prepared, submitted, and progressed efficiently in line with programme and business objectives. My client will look at experienced Town Planners as well as Junior level candidates. Key Responsibilities • Manage the planning process from pre-application through to determination, • Prepare, submit, and manage planning applications, amendments, and reserved matters, • Liaise with local authorities, planning consultants, architects, and key stakeholders, • Coordinate planning conditions, Section 106 agreements, and discharge processes, • Provide planning advice to Land, Technical, Construction, and Commercial teams, • Attend design team meetings and planning discussions, • Monitor planning risks, constraints, and timelines, escalating issues where necessary, • Support planning strategies, programmes, and reporting for senior management, • Maintain accurate planning records and internal systems, • Stay up to date with UK planning policy, legislation, and local plans Requirements & Experience • Previous experience in a planning role within housebuilding or with a local authority, • Strong understanding of the UK planning system, policies, and procedures, • Experience managing planning applications for residential schemes, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, • Proactive, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented approach, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines, • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and planning systems Benefits • Competitive salary £35,000-£50,000 depending on experience, • Annual bonus scheme, • Car package, • 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Annual volunteering day, • Long-term career progression opportunities 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 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.

LEAD INFORMATION • Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer • Site location: Exeter • Responsible to: Associate Director / Mechanical Director • Purpose of the role: To lead mechanical building services design and project delivery across a range of new-build and refurbishment schemes, ensuring technical excellence, sustainable outcomes, and successful client delivery. • Client brief: Our client is a growing building services consultancy delivering innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the UK. They are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to strengthen their leadership team and support continued project growth. KEY INFORMATION • Reason for vacancy: Business growth and expanding project portfolio • Contract: Permanent • Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + package • Shifts: Monday to Friday • Holidays: Competitive holiday allowance • Facilities: Supportive consultancy environment, career progression opportunities, involvement in sustainable design projects RESPONSIBILITIES • The role: * Lead mechanical design delivery across new-build and refurbishment projects * Manage projects through all RIBA work stages from concept to completion * Develop and maintain strong client, contractor, and multidisciplinary relationships * Oversee installation, commissioning, and on-site quality assurance ...

At NHS Shared Business Services, we work at the heart of the NHS supporting Trusts and Integrated Care Systems to operate more efficiently, transform services, and focus on what matters most: patient care. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. We are now looking for an experienced Account Director to take ownership of a portfolio of key NHS clients, building trusted executive-level relationships and driving sustainable account growth through insight-led, consultative engagement. We have three hybrid roles available, each aligned to a specific territory: London, the South East and the Midlands. What youll bring: • Client Relationships & Executive Engagement: Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-suite and senior NHS stakeholders, leading strategic account planning, governance, and resolution of escalated issues while representing the organisation across key client forums., • Contract & Commercial Management: Own and manage large-scale NHS BPO contracts end-to-end, ensuring compliance, effective change control, commercial rigour, risk management, and clear internal reporting on account health and performance., • Account Growth & Financial Performance: Drive financial performance across NHS accounts through revenue growth, margin improvement, and robust financial governance, leading regular performance reviews in partnership with Finance and Operational leadership., • Growth Strategy & Cross-sell Opportunities: Identify and convert growth opportunities across shared services, consulting, and digital offerings; collaborate on tailored proposals; and support RFI/RFP responses and commercial negotiations aligned to NHS priorities., • Right at Source Service Consumption & Compliance: Partner with Operations and Service Managers to drive client adherence to Right at Source service delivery models across NHS organisations, embedding best practice through stakeholder engagement, training, and data-led insight on compliance, uptake and performance., • Proven experience as an Account Director or Senior Client Partner managing large-scale NHS or Public Sector accounts., • Strong BPO or shared services background (e.g. Finance, Procurement, HR), with a deep understanding of NHS structures, funding models and transformation drivers., • Demonstrated success in managing complex contracts and P&L portfolios in excess of £10m., • Strong commercial acumen with a clear track record of upsell and cross-sell growth within strategic accounts., • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and manage contracts in line with best practice and contract law.

Conduct design reviews and verification of design. Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design. Develop HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design, design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.

As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. Chair design and hazard review meetings and ensure technical assurance of HV plant d

The rise of technically driven Project Directors in the D&B fit-out sector has created a clear pathway for accomplished Pre-Con Managers to step into leadership roles. Businesses are increasingly valuing individuals who can lead client pitches and win work through technical expertise, bringing a more consultative and credible approach than traditional sales-led models. For the right Pre-Con Manager, this represents an outstanding opportunity to transition into a Project Director position. The role will involve: Leading CAT A and CAT B projects from initial concept through to completion, taking ownership of client pitches and work-winning strategy Securing and delivering projects ranging from £250k to £2m+ Overseeing and aligning the design, pre-con, and delivery functions across your projects Using your technical expertise to develop compelling, high-quality solutions for top-tier London clients Salary and commission: Up to £100k base salary A highly attractive commission structure, with expected earnings of £25k+ per annum Uncapped earning potential, with scope to earn significantly more If you're a Pre-Con Manager considering the move into a Project Director role, let's have a chat as to how we make it happen

We are searching for a Graphic Designer to work within a large marketing team. You will report to the Creative Marketing Manager and the Marketing Director, and you will be delivering a variety of design projects on time and to budget. This is a very hands-on role involving a wide-range of duties so you must be able to work on multiple projects concurrently. As this is a diverse creative role it would suit someone who possesses excellent Adobe skills, a creative mindset and the ability to work as part of a team. Please note, the role is an office-based role, however, after the successful completion of the probation period you can with prior management agreement work from home for up to 2-days per week. JOB DESCRIPTION Working very closely with the Creative Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the following: - Designing an extensive range of brochures for both the UK and export markets. The creation and maintenance of price lists in InDesign (from Excel). Designing new advertising concepts. Designing graphical content for use on social media channels and the company website - this includes video content. Developing branding and identities for the launch of new products. Designing Point of Sale and other promotional materials. Develop company branding guidelines. Taking part in the general day to day operations of the busy Marketing department. Working with the photography team on post-shoot editing of images in Photoshop for use in brochures, websites, PR and social media. Helping to maintain the correct organisation, naming and digital filing of images and other files for use by other members of the team. PERSONAL SPECIFICATON Being educated to A' Level or a Degree Level in Graphic Design is highly desirable, however, candidates with strong commercial experience and proven design skills, without formal qualifications, in Graphic Design will also be considered. Experience in a creative/design environment. Excellent Adobe Photoshop, InDesign & Illustrator skills. Experience of design and print projects. High attention to detail. Knowledge of video editing within Adobe Premier is advantageous. Experience/Knowledge when working with printers. Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Dynamic, creative, 'hands-on' approach. Ability to comprehend quickly innovative technologies and software. A can-do, pro-active and positive attitude. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal skills complemented by the enthusiastic attitude required of a team player.The role comes with an excellent benefits package and once probation has been successfully completed some home-based working is available with prior consent with management. The benefits include, 32 days holiday (including bank holidays), flexitime, competitive salary, pension, loyalty bonus, life assurance, free eye tests, training, rewards hub, hybrid-working and much more! To be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. You will also need to be based near to Exeter and East Devon, or you will be able to relocate to the area. KEYWORDS Graphic Designer, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Print, PR, Social Media, Advertising, Websites, Point of Sale, Brochures, Branding, Promotional Materials, Video Editing, Adobe Premier, MS Office Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

One of the UK’s leading Construction Consultancies is looking to recruit an MEP Project Manager to work on one of the most high tech Industrial projects the country. THE COMPANY The client is one of the leading Consultancies in the UK with a network of offices across the country. They work across various Property and Infrastructure sectors and are involved in some of the regions largest projects. They have an outstanding reputation and strong track record of developing their employees to Director level positions. The company culture is inclusive and relaxed which creates an enjoyable office experience. THE POSITION The position is for a MEP Project Manager at Senior level to get involved in taking full responsibility of large multibillion project in Bridgeport which is currently at procurement stage. The successful Project Manager will be given the opportunity to take full client ownership and manage the project through to completion. THE CANDIDATE The successful Senior Project Manager must: Have a relevant degree and ideally be Chartered Have experience working as an M&E/ MEP Project Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer or Design Engineer at Senior level on the Consultancy or Main Contracting side Have experience working on large, complex projects and have a working knowledge of the NEC/ FIDIC forms of contract Have good communication and client facing skills WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY Excellent reputation in the market as being a good employer Opportunity to take a leadership role with one of the UK’s leading clients Fantastic opportunity to progress to Associate level and beyond Hybrid/ flexible working INTERESTED? Apply in confidence to this advert or contact Nella Mihelcic on (phone number removed) for more information

Role: Principal Civil Engineer Location: Exeter Salary: £50,000 - £58,000 Ref: MAR385 A successful, independent engineering practice are currently recruiting for a Principal Civil Engineer to join their team in Exeter. An experienced Principal Civil Engineer with an ambition to oversee the technical delivery of a portfolio of projects allocated to them. In doing so you will strive to ensure the quality and accuracy of the engineering is to the highest standard. Whilst doing so, you will be responsible for the quality management of designs and will be responsible for the commercial performance of the projects. About You: The Principal Civil Engineer role requires you to be empathetic and supportive of staff, working with their design team and will be confident and engaging with their valued clients. You will undertake technical design work and reporting, so you will be required to have good written and verbal communications skills. You will be highly competent in the design of drainage, highways and Civil infrastructure and will be used to the various adoption procedures for highway authorities and water utilities. What you need: • MicroDrainage, • AutoCAD, • Civil 3D, • Microsoft Office software The successful Principal Civil Engineer is likely to have at least eight years post graduate experience and will already be used to taking design responsibility for projects. You are likely to be Chartered but applications from candidates who have a similar level of experience and expertise are welcomed. The successful candidate will report directly to the Civil Engineering Director. A current UK driving license is required. You will live local to the area or be in the process of relocating to the area to be considered for this position. What's in it for you • Permanent Role, • Up to £58,000 depending on experience, • Training and career development at all levels so staff realise their aspirations, • Accreditation as Institution of Civil Engineers mentor and mentoring for other professional organisations, • Generous leave allowances, • Pension scheme that considerably exceeds the statutory employers’ obligations What to do next for this Principal Civil Engineer role: If you would like to apply for this Principal Civil Engineer opportunity in Exeter, then please click on the link to apply. If you are interested in hearing about any other positions within Civil Engineering, Highways Engineering, Drainage Engineering, Flood Risk Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Transport Planning, then please contact Martin on (phone number removed) for further information on the roles available

Report directly to the Managing Director of Water and collaborating closely with Business Directors including the Water UK Director of Strategy and Growth Commercial Director AECOM Europe & India leadership and Global Water and Contractor Market teams. Rhinoceros 3D,Information Architecture,Ux,U

Technical Director /Design Director - Lead the Future of Data Centre Engineering. My client is a M&E contractor seeking a Technical /Design director due to continued growth in the UK. You will come from the following background , a senior M&E engineer or design leader or you may already be a Technic

Creative Interior Design Director. Creative Director Role – Hospitality and Luxury Interior Design. As Creative Director, you’ll be responsible for setting and championing the creative direction of the studio, leading projects from concept to delivery, and inspiring a talented team of designers.

Influence cross-functional teams, championing design excellence across the studio. Deep expertise in digital design, brand systems, and interactive experiences. We exist at the intersection of design, technology and culture — creating work that is as meaningful as it is beautiful.

A renowned design studio in London seeks a Creative Director to lead their creative vision in luxury hospitality and interior design. You will drive the creative strategy across prestigious international projects, mentor a talented design team, and ensure design excellence. Ideal candidates have ext

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programme design or service delivery, fostering diversity and collaboration.

A global leader in data center solutions is seeking a Design/Technical Director in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading multidisciplinary design teams for hyperscale developments, ensuring compliance with technical standards, and managing external consultants. Candidates should have over 1

Benoy is seeking a Design Director to lead architectural projects in Newark, UK. Candidates should have a proven track record in architectural leadership, financial management skills, and a passion for design innovation.

Developing HV/EHV cabling systems specifications, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required. Perform design reviews, verification of design. Extensive experience in a cable related role supporting FEED design and/or detailed design.

A leading architectural firm seeks a Director in hospitality design to set the vision for global projects. The role involves leading creative direction, overseeing project management, and mentoring design teams. Candidates should have significant experience in hospitality design and a strong portfol

A property investment and development firm in the UK is seeking an experienced MEP Design Director to lead the building services function across residential and hotel developments. Ideal candidates will have extensive MEP design experience, knowledge of UK regulations, and proven leadership skills.

A leading design consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Director, Experience Design to lead multidisciplinary design projects. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in service design and team management. This role involves collaborating with clients, conducting research, an

As a Growth Design Director, you will lead the creation of a high-velocity experimentation engine that drives measurable business impact at scale. The ability to interpret behavioral data, read A/B test results, and use quantitative insights to validate or pivot design hypotheses. A proven history o

A global engineering firm is seeking an Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) in Greater London. This role involves providing leadership on design workstreams for high-profile energy projects such as AIS & GIS substations.

As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex de

A prominent branding agency in London is seeking a Design Director to lead the creative direction for top-tier branding and packaging projects. The role involves mentoring a talented team, ensuring design excellence, and building strong client relationships.

You are an experienced hands‑on design leader with at least 10 years of professional practice, including time within top‑tier design or creative agencies and ideally also success operating in structured in‑house environments. You will lead and develop the central design function, establishing

A creative agency in Greater London is seeking a Design Director to lead a multidisciplinary team in producing impactful design work for health. This role involves setting design standards, mentoring team members, and leveraging AI tools for innovative design solutions. Join us to create meaningful

A remote talent solutions company is looking for a Design Director to lead creative direction across various digital channels. This role involves designing digital assets, managing projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of graphic design experie

We’re looking for a confident Heavyweight Designer / Design Director to help build an immersive brand world for a flagship conference / event in the blockchain and crypto space. You’ll be involved from early concepting through to full execution, working closely with the Production Designer and i

A creative agency in London seeks a Design Director to lead design initiatives with strong stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience, a passion for impactful design, and skills in mentoring teams. Key responsibilities include ensuring brand consistency, guid

A leading engineering firm in Greater London seeks an Associate Director, Landscape Architect to join their Landscape & Urban Design team. The role involves leading landscape and visual impact assessments, managing design projects, and fostering client relationships.

Coordinate control system discipline staff workload through design development and construction document phases to complete documents on schedule. Provide Quality Control (QC) reviews of control system designs. Experience with UK / EU design delivery methods for Critical Infrastructure, Building Aut

A leading digital design agency in Greater London is searching for a Product Design Director to lead innovative design solutions. This role requires a minimum of 10 years in product design, mastery of tools like Figma, and the ability to mentor designers. A hybrid working model is adopted to foster

A prominent publishing and media platform in Greater London seeks a Design Director to lead a global initiative managing complex systems that support multiple brands. This leadership role involves managing a team of designers and driving major redesigns for improved accessibility and performance, al

A leading design agency in London is seeking a Design Director to provide strategic creative leadership. This role demands someone who excels at building collaborative relationships, leading a team, and crafting high-impact design solutions across multiple channels. The ideal candidate will have ove

A leading design and architecture firm is seeking an experienced Associate Director or Associate Architect in the UK, particularly knowledgeable in Middle Eastern projects. Candidates should demonstrate extensive architectural experience across various sectors, strong client management skills, and a

A leading engineering firm in London seeks an Associate Director to lead the design and delivery of active travel and public transport projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, along with proven experience in Traffic Engineering and active travel design

A leading design agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Design Director to drive creative strategies and oversee design projects. The successful candidate will manage a team of designers, ensuring high-quality design execution across various channels.

A recruitment agency specializing in engineering positions is seeking an M&E Design Director to lead design governance on building services projects in the United Kingdom. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MEP design, a strong track record in leading multi-disciplinary teams, and

As a Content Design Specialist Executive Director in Chief Technology Office (CTO) Engineering Services and Platforms (ESP), you will shape customer experiences using your content skills to build confidence and trust in our products and services. As an expert in strategy, architecture, and content d

As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. Provide executive leadership on FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clie

A leading global design consultancy is seeking a Director in Greater London. This senior leadership role involves setting and safeguarding the design vision across multiple sectors, overseeing significant projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring exceptional design quality.

A global architecture firm based in London is seeking a Director responsible for leading the creative vision and ensuring design excellence across major projects in the Middle East. This pivotal role includes overseeing project delivery, mentoring teams, and maintaining high standards of quality in

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director for its Regulated Water Asset Design team. This position offers a chance to influence innovative design and achieve career growth while working on critical infrastructure projects.

Builds and leads the design team - hiring, mentoring, and coaching designers to do their best work. Extensive experience at Design Director level, with a track record of shipping high-profile game titles. LEGO Digital Play is building a new kind of play experience, and we are looking for a Game Desi

Lead interface design, protection schemes, control philosophies, and settings coordination. Oversee technical assurance, quality control, and timely delivery of design packages and bids. Undertake site visits and non‑intrusive surveys as required for design or site support.

A leading digital experience firm in London seeks a Product Design Director to lead the design of innovative products for prominent brands. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in product design, excels in leading teams, and possesses a strong understanding of contemporary design tools and methodol