Carpenter / Multi-Trade Working Foreman

C & C Contractors (London) Ltd; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and refurbishment company in Essex is seeking a Carpenter / Multi-Trade Working Foreman. The successful candidate will oversee on-site operations, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards while managing resources efficiently. Candidates must have a strong background in construction, possess requisite qualifications such as SMSTS, and be capable of resolving onsite issues. This permanent P.A.Y.E. role offers 20 days holiday plus additional benefits, including a company vehicle and pension scheme.

Benefits

20 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays

Company vehicle with fuel card

Company clothing and PPE supplied

Company contributory pension scheme

Company mobile and tablet/laptop

Qualifications

• Experience ensuring safety standards on construction sites.
• Ability to manage site operations and personnel effectively.
• Strong communication skills to deal with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site organization and operations.
• Deal with clients to ensure a high level of service.
• Organize materials and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Apprentice qualified carpenter

At least 5 years of supervisory experience

Construction knowledge and background

Good general health and safety knowledge

Read drawings / set out new work

Education

SMSTS or SSSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

Asbestos Awareness Certificate

Full UK Driver’s Licence

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Carpenter / Multi-Trade Working Foreman

£47,385 - £52,650 Per Year (£20.25 - £22.50 per hour, £182.25 - £202.50 per day)

Location: Rainham, Essex (London & surrounding areas)

We are a construction and refurbishment company based in Rainham Essex. Looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Carpenter / Multi-Trade Working Foreman to join our team to oversee day‑to‑day on‑site operations. We deliver projects covering all aspects of construction and refurbishment across London and surrounding areas.

As the Foreman you will oversee projects, organise resources to ensure all work meets the required quality, programme and safety standards, and also be hands‑on with the projects. You should have a very good knowledge of the construction industry and refurbishment projects and oversee all trades. The role requires you to build relationships with clients and contractors, ensuring projects run safely, efficiently and productively to the highest of standards. You will offer solutions to on‑site issues and liaise with contract managers and surveyors to provide operational support. A company vehicle will be provided, and a full UK driver’s licence is essential for this P.A.Y.E. position.

We are looking for a dedicated, positive and enthusiastic candidate who wants to work as part of a team and has the motivation to help the continual growth of the company.

This is a permanent P.A.Y.E. position. Working hours are 8 am–5 pm Monday to Friday with 1 hour breaks.

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day site organisation
• Dealing with clients and ensuring a high level of quality and service is delivered
• Providing construction knowledge and guidance when required
• Reporting daily back to contract managers and surveyors
• Organising materials liaising with the office
• Attending weekly progress meetings and safety meetings
• Maintaining health and safety standards on sites and carrying out inductions
• Organising and liaising with office to organise sub‑contractors etc.
• Monitoring on‑site materials
• Checking and recording labour outputs against timesheets
• Ensuring sub‑contracted labour meets required standards
• Carrying out and recording weekly toolbox talks to labour and sub‑contractors
• No remote working
• Managing construction site, ensuring all workers adhere to construction plans and safety targets

Required Skills

• Apprentice qualified carpenter
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Construction knowledge and background
• SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme) or SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) (essential)
• First Aid Certification (essential)
• Asbestos Awareness Certificate (essential)
• Full UK Driver’s Licence (essential)
• Pass DBS Check (essential)
• Good general health and safety knowledge
• Read drawings / set out new work and have good knowledge of all building trades

Preferred (but not required)

• CSCS card

Company Benefits

• 20 days paid holiday plus all public and bank holidays paid
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Company clothing and all PPE supplied
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Company mobile and tablet/laptop

Please note: All work is around Essex and London.

Please email [e-mail] or call 01708 550008 for more information.