Carpenter Team Leader

FCDO Services; Bedford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Construction Team Leader to manage multi-skilled trade teams for domestic and overseas projects. This role requires a qualified Carpenter and Joiner with site management experience, who can lead teams and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and excellent training opportunities. Willingness to travel overseas for significant periods is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

Training and development opportunities

On-site gym

Interest-free loans on season tickets

Qualifications

• Demonstrated site management experience in construction projects.
• Ability to guide teams through complex construction challenges.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a trade team on construction projects.
• Plan jobs and translate technical drawings.
• Ensure health, safety, and governance are embedded in all activities.

Skills

Site management

Team leadership

Technical drawing translation

Health and safety compliance

Education

Qualified Carpenter and Joiner

Job description

Senior Construction Team Leader / Senior Carpenter Team Leader

Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes

Grade TPB5, £43,026 - £50,491 plus £1,750 allowance and excellent benefits, including Civil Service pension.

We are seeking a qualified Carpenter and Joiner with extensive construction experience to lead a multi‑skilled trade team across UK and overseas projects. You will manage pre‑construction activities, buildability, material and tool procurement, health, safety and governance, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a trade team on domestic and overseas construction projects, including secure government buildings and diplomatic missions.
• Plan jobs and pre‑construction activities, translate technical drawings, and use computer programmes to identify buildability and required resources.
• Ensure health, safety, and governance expectations are embedded in all activities.
• Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while maintaining security for UK interests.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Carpenter and Joiner with demonstrated site management experience.
• Experience guiding teams and managing complex construction challenges.
• Knowledge of Construction Design Management requirements and ability to translate technical drawings.
• Willingness to travel overseas up to 24 weeks each year, with secure travel for up to 8 weeks per trip.
• All employees must be security cleared; the role requires Developed Vetting (DV).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary; generous holiday entitlement and Civil Service pension.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• On‑site gym, nursery, café and restaurant; interest‑free loans on season tickets and bikes.

Complete a Vetting Process (DV) as part of your application.

Closing Date: 26 August 2024