Location: Upminster & Barnet (plus projects across London)
Pay Rate: £200 – £300 per day (Depending on experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay Structure: CIS / Self-Employed
Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Site Foreman / Supervisor to run multiple residential projects simultaneously across Upminster, Barnet, and London.
This is a leadership role with an 80/20 split — approximately 80% site management and 20% hands-on work on the tools when necessary to support the team and keep projects moving forward.
If you take pride in high-end finishes, take complete ownership of your sites, and know how to manage subbies and programmes efficiently, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Management: Oversee 2–3 live residential construction sites across London.
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Team Supervision: Coordinate and manage directly employed trades and subcontractors.
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Programme & Planning: Plan daily/weekly site activities to ensure strict deadlines and milestones are met.
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Drawings & Specs: Read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings accurately.
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Logistics & Materials: Organise plant, deliveries, materials, and labour requirements in advance.
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Quality & Compliance: Conduct regular quality inspections, ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations and H&S legislation.
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Reporting: Complete daily site logs, track progress, take photos, and report updates.
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Client & Trade Relations: Attend meetings with clients, architects, building control, and project managers.
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Hands-On Support: Work on the tools when required (approx. 20% of the role) to assist the site team.
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Handover: Manage snagging items to an exceptional standard prior to final client handover.
Essential Requirements
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5+ years of experience as a Site Foreman / Supervisor in the residential sector.
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Proven track record managing house extensions, loft conversions, structural alterations, and full refurbishments.
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Demonstrated experience simultaneously running multiple live sites.
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Ability to read and build directly from structural and architectural drawings.
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Driving Licence: Valid UK driving licence required (own vehicle preferred, but must be fully capable of travelling between site locations).
Preferred Certifications & Tickets
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CSCS Card (Preferred)
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SSSTS or SMSTS (Preferred)
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First Aid at Work (Preferred)
What We’re Looking For
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Strong leadership skills with a "lead by example" work ethic.
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Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
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Proactive problem-solvers who spot issues before they impact the timeline.
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Highly organised individuals looking to grow alongside a fast-expanding construction business.
Benefits & Perks
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Competitive daily rate (£200–£300/day depending on experience).
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Stable, ongoing permanent contract via CIS.
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Consistent pipeline of local and central London residential projects
Salary description
£200.00 - £300.00 per day