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Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 230 - 250 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Working Foreman / Working Site Supervisor

Location: London & Home Counties
 Sector: Building and Construction (Education Projects)
 Industry: Building & Construction
 Rate: £230 - £250 per day
 Start Date: Immediate

Overview

Our client is a growing main contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £4 million, delivering high-quality new build projects across the South East.

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Working Foreman / Working Site Supervisor to join the team on a long-term basis.

This role would suit a hands-on construction professional with a strong carpentry background who enjoys leading site operations while remaining involved in the practical delivery of projects.

The company delivers predominantly education-sector schemes, making quality, safety and professionalism key priorities throughout project delivery.

The Role

Reporting into the Project Manager, you will oversee daily site operations while remaining part-time on the tools when required.

You will coordinate trades and subcontractors, monitor programme progress, maintain quality standards and help deliver projects safely from groundworks through to completion.

Candidates must have proven experience delivering new build projects from start to finish, not solely internal fit-out works.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Project Delivery

Oversee day-to-day site activities
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and labour
Monitor programme progress and project milestones
Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards
Carry out site inspections and resolve construction issues
Support projects from groundwork stage through to handover
Maintain site records and reporting

Working Foreman Duties

Remain hands-on and undertake carpentry works where required
Provide leadership and technical support to site teams
Drive productivity and maintain programme targets
Lead by example regarding quality, safety and workmanship

Health & Safety

Maintain a safe and compliant site environment
Ensure adherence to health & safety procedures
Monitor subcontractor compliance
Report hazards, incidents and unsafe practices

Communication & Coordination

Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and management
Attend site meetings and provide progress updates
Support successful project delivery and programme performance
Maintain effective communication across all stakeholders

Requirements

Previous experience as a Working Foreman, Site Supervisor or similar
Carpentry background essential
Proven experience delivering new build projects from start to completion
Comfortable remaining part-time on the tools
Strong understanding of construction sequencing and build processes
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively
Proactive and solutions-focused approach
Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

Education sector project experience
SSSTS or SMSTS
First Aid qualification
Current DBS Certificate

The Opportunity

Projects are located across Stanmore, Harlow and surrounding areas, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position or remain on a long-term day-rate arrangement.

Please note: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be able to pass safeguarding checks. A clean criminal record is essential. A DBS certificate is advantageous, although one can be arranged for the successful candidate

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