General Foreman - £30.00 per hour PAYE

Bowercross Construction; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme and other benefits

Lodge allowance (£43)

Job summary

Bowercross Construction Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee FRC works, supervise trades and subcontractors, and ensure timely delivery to the highest standards on site.

You will lead site teams, enforce health and safety, read drawings, and report progress to site management, with a focus on productivity, quality, and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities on active construction sites.
• Ability to supervise trades and read project drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervising site teams, subcontractors, and plant operatives
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations at all times
• Coordinating daily site activities and allocating tasks
• Monitoring progress, quality, and efficiency of work
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers, and Project Managers
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting any issues promptly
• Assisting with problem-solving and ensuring deadlines are met

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site supervision

Reading drawings

Tools

CSCS Gold/Black card

SSSTS/SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Job Description:

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced General Foreman to oversee the FRC works and ensure the project is delivered on time to the highest standards. You will be responsible for supervising trades, labour, and subcontractors, maintaining health & safety standards, and liaising with site management to drive productivity and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising site teams, subcontractors, and plant operatives
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations at all times
• Coordinating daily site activities and allocating tasks
• Monitoring progress, quality, and efficiency of work
• Liaising with Site Managers, Engineers, and Project Managers
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting any issues promptly
• Assisting with problem-solving and ensuring deadlines are met

Requirements

• Proven experience as a General Foreman or Site Supervisor
• Strong knowledge of FRC / Joinery / Steelfixing (specify sector)
• Valid CSCS Gold/Black card (essential)
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification (essential)
• First Aid qualification (advantageous)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to read and interpret site drawings

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Pension scheme and other company benefits
• Possible Lodge Allowance of £43.00

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Harker, Cumbria: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Supervising: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• SSSTS or SMSTS (required)