Lead Construction Foreman — Hands-On Site Leader Wiltshire

Thorn Baker Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Company pension

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking an experienced Working Foreman to join our team on projects across Wiltshire. This is a hands-on role leading the site team while carrying out practical work when required.

You will organise day-to-day site activities, ensure work is safe, on programme and to the required standard, and act as the main on-site contact for subcontractors, suppliers and clients.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Working Foreman or Site Supervisor.
• Ability to read and work from drawings.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid at Work certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
• NVQ in a construction-related trade or site supervision.
• Experience working on refurbishment, commercial or residential projects.
• Temporary Works Awareness.
• CPCS or NPORS qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of construction sites.
• Lead the site team and carry out practical construction work when required.
• Supervise directly employed operatives and subcontractors.
• Plan daily activities to meet programme.
• Ensure quality and project specifications are met.
• Monitor health and safety on site and ensure procedures are followed.
• Carry out site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Order materials and check deliveries.
• Keep site records up to date, including daily diaries and safety paperwork.
• Identify and deal with issues that could affect progress or quality.
• Maintain communication with clients, consultants and the Contracts Manager.
• Keep sites tidy, secure and well organised.

Skills

Site supervision

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

NVQ in construction-related trade or site supervision

First Aid at Work certificate

Job description

Thorn Baker Recruitment is seeking an experienced Working Foreman to join our team on projects across Wiltshire. This is a hands-on role leading the site team while carrying out practical work when required.

You will organise day-to-day site activities, ensure work is safe, on programme and to the required standard, and act as the main on-site contact for subcontractors, suppliers and clients.