Foreman

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in building projects is seeking a Working Foreman to lead a team on various domestic building projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in carpentry, be responsible for task management, and ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role also includes maintaining the highest quality standards while ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations. A driving license is required for this managerial position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in carpentry or general building.
• Experience in managing small teams effectively.
• Ability to maintain quality control and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise carpentry and building tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Coordinate subcontractors and maintain project timelines.
• Conduct regular meetings with apprentices.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Team leadership

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Decision making

Tools

PPE

Job description

Job Title

Working Foreman (domestic building)

Location

Various

Reports To

Director

Position Type

Managerial

Band / Salary

45k circa

Direct Reports

To be confirmed

Objective

We are looking for a skilled and hands‑on Working Foreman (Carpenter) to lead and work alongside our team on various domestic building projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong carpentry or general building background and experience in managing small teams, ensuring high‑quality workmanship while keeping projects on schedule. To achieve our company productivity goals through the successful delivery of projects in full, on time and in spec, in line with target cost plans and quality standards, to complete customer satisfaction.

Job Overview

• Carry out carpentry and general building tasks as part of day‑to‑day site operations
• Supervise and coordinate trades on‑site to ensure smooth workflow
• Maintain quality control and ensure work meets required standards
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to maintain project timelines
• Monitor site health & safety and ensure compliance with regulations
• Assist with material ordering and site logistics
• Ensure project is delivered on time and within budget
• Lead regular bi‑weekly meetings with apprentices to support their development
• Identify and resolve on‑site issues efficiently and proactively

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Continuously suggest and implement improved and new systems for the benefit of the business.
• Accountable for the successful performance and the results against target/budget.
• Has high interaction with customer to ensure that the specification is correct.
• Support the director to feedback the performance of their direct reports through monthly 121’s and appraisals.
• Plans and implements work schedules.
• Responsible for the adherence to Health and Safety on site.
• Has the ability to make quick, concise and correct decision independently.
• Must have a driving licence.

Key Behaviours / Competency Indicators

• Ability to lead a project of small team/trades.
• Trains and coaches others to raise their capability.
• Provides robust and meaningful solutions to day‑to‑day issues.
• Has a high level of confidence in decision making independently.
• Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism with all levels of the organisation.
• Promotes HCB Ltd company standards.
• Has a can‑do attitude and passion for getting things right first time, every time.
• Treats all levels of employees with the same level of respect.
• Always maintains a customer focussed attitude.
• Is always keen and open to learning new skills and ways of working.
• Has desires to become an Operations Manager.
• Always be a trusted and reliable member of the team.
• Has a positive attitude & influence of others.
• Always presents themselves professionally with HCB Ltd branded uniform PPE.

KPIs

• Responsible for the delivery of all projects in full, on time and in spec.
• Delivery of the agreed cost plan per job (labour, material, plant, subcontractors).
• Customer feedback is collected and good (5/5).
• Team feedback is collected and is good (5/5).
• 0% error rate on any Health and Safety issue.
• Responsible for the sufficient and correct resource for each job.
• Seamless transfer of communication between all departments (calls = 2 hours, emails = 24 hours response).