Site Foreman​/Foreman

Site Foreman / Working Foreman

Essex Based Main Contractor
- Commercial Construction
- Site Leadership

Southend-On-Sea, Essex

Permanent Position

Salary: £40,000-£45,000 + Company Vehicle

We're partnered with an established Essex-based main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering commercial, refurbishment, education, healthcare and residential projects across the region.

Due to continued growth, they're looking for an experienced Site Foreman / Working Foreman to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of projects across Essex.

This is a hands-on site leadership role for someone who has come from the tools, progressed into a supervisory position and still enjoys being involved in the work.

You'll be leading trades and subcontractors, keeping projects moving and ensuring work is delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard acting as the key person on site, coordinating the workforce and subcontractors while working closely with the wider management team to keep projects running smoothly.

• Running the dayto-day activities on site
• Leading and coordinating trades, site operatives and subcontractors
• Allocating work and keeping the site team productive
• Ensuring work is completed safely, correctly and on programme
• Monitoring workmanship and maintaining high quality standards
• Coordinating materials, deliveries and site requirements
• Overseeing toolbox talks, RAMS and general site procedures
• Identifying and resolving issues on site as they arise
• Liaising with Site Managers, Contracts Managers, clients and subcontractors
• Providing updates on progress, labour, materials and any potential delays
• Supporting programme delivery and keeping projects moving
• Getting handson and involved in the work when required

• Proven experience as a Site Foreman, Working Foreman, General Foreman or Site Supervisor
• Strong trade background, having progressed from the tools into a supervisory role
• SMSTS - essential
• Good understanding of construction health & safety and site procedures
• Proven experience managing trades and subcontractors
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Practical, reliable and handson approach
• Ability to lead a team and take ownership of site activity
• Full UK driving licence
• Trade backgrounds including carpentry, brickwork, groundworks, roofing, plastering, drylining or similar would be well suited.

• Company vehicle
• Permanent position
• Projects predominantly across Essex
• No regular long distance travel
• Established and growing regional contractor
• Varied commercial, refurbishment and newbuild projects
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of projects and site delivery
• Longterm opportunity within an established business

This isn't a desk-based supervisory position. We're looking for a Working Foreman who leads from the front - someone who knows construction from the ground up, can manage a team, coordinate multiple trades and isn't afraid to get stuck in when the job demands it.

If you're an experienced Site Foreman / Working Foreman with a strong trade background, SMSTS and a hands-on approach, and you're looking for a long-term opportunity with an established Essex contractor, we'd be interested in hearing from you.