Freelance Foreman

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK

Listing for: Hays Construction and Property

Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-04

Job specializations:

Construction
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Construction Labor / Trades, Building & Residential Construction, Building Maintenance
Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Manager/ Foreman, Construction Labor / Trades, Building & Residential Construction, Building Maintenance

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23.5 GBP Hourly GBP 23.50 HOUR

Position: Freelance Working Foreman
Your new company
You will be working on a live university site in Manchester, delivering an external refurbishment project involving tile removal and re-rendering works. The project is well-organised and offers a steady programme of work on a high-profile building.

Your new role
As a Working Site Foreman / Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing a small team while remaining hands-on throughout the project.

Duties will include:

Supervising labourers and coordinating day-to-day site activity
Stripping off external wall tiles and assisting with demolition works
Preparing surfaces for re-rendering
Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment
Ensuring work progresses in line with schedule and quality expectations
This is a working foreman role, so you will be expected to lead from the front and get actively involved in the work.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience as a Site Foreman or Supervisor within refurbishment or external works
Strong willingness to be hands-on and work alongside labourers
Good awareness of site organisation, tidiness, and H&S

Essential tickets:

SSSTS or SMSTS
First Aid at Work
IPAF
PASMA
You will also need to present well, be reliable, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

What you'll get in return
£23.50 per hour
8.5-hour working day
Outside IR35 engagement

Start date:

6th July
Opportunity to work on a well-run, live site project
Consistent work for the duration of the programme

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