Site Foreman

CNX Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Supervisor / Foreman to oversee joinery teams on a high-end residential project in Edinburgh. This role requires strong leadership skills and a background in site coordination and quality control. The ideal candidate will have hands-on joinery experience and excellent communication skills. Offering a competitive hourly rate, this position provides long-term project opportunities in East Scotland and the chance to progress into site management.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term pipeline of projects

Supportive employer

Opportunity to progress into Site Management

Qualifications

• Time-served Joiner with demonstrable site experience.
• Previous experience as a Supervisor, Foreman, or Lead Joiner.
• CSCS card essential.
• SSSTS / SMSTS desirable or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate trades squads on site.
• Act as main point of contact between site management and trades teams.
• Ensure work is completed safely and to specification.
• Plan workloads and monitor progress against programme.

Skills

Leadership skills

Site coordination

Quality control

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading construction and fit-out contractor who are seeking an experienced Supervisor / Foreman to oversee joinery teams on a high-end residential project in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a trades-qualified supervisor with strong leadership skills and a background in site coordination, quality control, and delivering projects to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate various trades squads on site
• Act as the main point of contact between site management and trades teams
• Ensure work is completed safely, to specification, and to a high standard
• Plan workloads, allocate tasks, and monitor progress against programme
• Carry out site inspections and maintain quality assurance standards
• Support tool-box talks and enforce health & safety compliance
• Liaise with subcontractors, site managers, and clients
• Provide hands-on joinery support where required

About You

• Time-served Joiner with demonstrable site experience
• Previous experience as a Supervisor, Foreman, or Lead Joiner
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and joinery operations
• Ability to manage teams and motivate trades operatives
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• CSCS card essential
• SSSTS / SMSTS desirable (or willingness to obtain)

What's On Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Long-term pipeline of East Scotland projects
• Supportive employer with strong reputation in the sector
• Opportunity to progress into Site Management

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Supervisor / Foreman looking for your next opportunity in Edinburgh, please submit your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.