Working Foreman

WORKING FOREMAN
£40,000 – £45,000 + Van Full 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