Assistant Site Manager/Working Foreman

Fawkes and Reece; Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Oxford is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor or Working Foreman to deliver a drylining package for a subcontractor working with a tier 1 fitout company. You will oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate trades, and maintain programme progress on a £600k package.

The role requires SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, a strong focus on health and safety, and the ability to work with the wider project team to resolve clashes and maintain quality.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering commercial projects with drylining packages.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS card and First Aid certification.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and site compliance.
• Ability to work effectively with the wider project team to deliver the scheme successfully.
• Driving licence for future work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of a £600k drylining package, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Manage and coordinate drylining subcontractors, trades and site operatives.
• Monitor quality of works, ensuring installations meet project specifications and relevant building regulations.
• Liaise with M&E contractors to coordinate works, resolve clashes and manage interfaces between trades.
• Ensure fire protection requirements are understood and correctly implemented, including fire-rated partitions and fire stopping.
• Maintain health and safety standards across all site activities.
• Coordinate labour, materials and deliveries to ensure the smooth running of the package.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team to resolve issues and maintain programme progress.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and ensure site records and quality documentation are maintained.

Skills

Site supervision

Project coordination

Health & safety

Job description

Reference: LM ASM 05.11.26_1793876320
Posted: November 5, 2026

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Supervisor or Working Foreman to deliver a drylining package for a subcontractor working with a tier 1 fitout company.

About the role of Site Supervisor/Working Foreman

The company is an established construction contractor delivering high-quality construction and refurbishment projects, focusing on Drylining, Ceilings and fire protection.

Responsibilities for Site Supervisor / Working Foreman

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of a £600k drylining package, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Manage and coordinate drylining subcontractors, trades and site operatives.
• Monitor quality of works, ensuring installations meet project specifications and relevant building regulations.
• Liaise with M&E contractors to coordinate works, resolve clashes and manage interfaces between trades.
• Ensure fire protection requirements are understood and correctly implemented, including fire-rated partitions and fire stopping.
• Maintain health and safety standards across all site activities.
• Coordinate labour, materials and deliveries to ensure the smooth running of the package.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider site team to resolve issues and maintain programme progress.
• Monitor progress, identify delays and ensure site records and quality documentation are maintained.

Requirements for Site Supervisor

• Experience delivering commercial projects with drylining packages.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS card and First Aid certification.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety regulations and site compliance.
• Ability to work effectively with the wider project team to deliver the scheme successfully.
• Driving license for future work.

What we are offering

• Competitive rate on a CIS basis
• Supportive project team and collaborative working environment.
• Potential for ongoing opportunities and career development.