WORKING FOREMAN
£40,000 £45,000 + VanFull Time | 7.30am 5.00pm | Site Based
Benefits
Company van
On-site parking
PPE and uniform provided
33 days holiday including bank holidays
Contributory pension
Non-contributory life cover
Continued professional development through structured learning programmes
About the Client
Our client is a long-established, family-owned construction business with over 150 years of history, delivering high-quality projects across commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors.
They operate across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London, delivering schemes through two divisions: Small Works & Frameworks (up to £1m) and Main Contracts (up to £15m).
This role sits within their Small Works & Frameworks division, delivering projects up to £1m. The Working Foreman coordinates daily site activity, maintains safe and orderly working practices, and works closely with the Small Works & Frameworks Contracts Manager to ensure projects progress to programme, specification and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Create and manage the working schedule for the team
Place orders for required equipment and materials
Engage subcontractors when needed, with management approval
Allocate tasks appropriately across the team
Ensure work progresses efficiently and to programme
Keep management updated on project development
Ensure works are completed on or before deadlines
Maintain safe systems of work and ensure all operatives follow required standards
Ensure projects are completed to the specification and quality required by the client
Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of health and safety protocols
Familiarity with industry ISO standards
Confident communicator with clients and stakeholders across various sectors
Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills
Trade background
Qualifications & Requirements
In-date CSCS card supported by a recognised qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)
SSSTS
First Aid at Work
Full UK driving licence
Required to wear company-issued uniform and PPE on site
Security, Vetting & Right to Work
Must have full right to work in the UK
Must have been continuously resident in the UK for the past 5 years to meet client vetting requirements
Must be willing to undertake DBS, BPSS or client-led security checks where required
Must be willing to discuss any matters relevant to vetting as part of the process
Must be able to maintain the vetting standards required for regulated sites
Salary & Package £40,000 £45,000 depending on experience Company van
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