Foreman, Construction, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Position: 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