Trainee Site Supervisor

Fawkes and Reece; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation paid

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece West in London is seeking an experienced Carpenter or Joiner who wants to progress into a Site Finishing Supervisor role specialising in passive fire snagging and finishing works on major residential developments.

Joining a prestige Tier 1 contractor, you will support finishing, snagging and fire-related carpentry across high-rise RC frame projects, with travel in London and the South East England; accommodation covered when away from home.

Qualifications

• Experience working on construction sites.
• Experience on large residential or RC frame projects.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Supervise carpentry operatives completing finishing and remedial works.
• Coordinate and manage snagging activities on site.
• Inspect works to ensure high quality standards.
• Support and inspect passive fire carpentry elements.
• Work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers.
• Ensure works meet Health & Safety and building regulations.
• Fire doors, frames and ironmongery.
• Fire-rated partitions and ceilings.
• Fire stopping around carpentry penetrations.

Skills

Construction site experience

Residential/RC frame experience

Attention to detail

Aspiration to supervision

Job description

Location: London
Salary: £16.00 per Hour
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Fawkes & Reece West are working with a prestige Tier 1 main contractor that delivers large-scale residential developments, including purpose-built student accommodation and retirement living apartments.

Their projects are typically high-rise RC frame developments, and due to continued growth they are looking to recruit an experienced Carpenter or Joiner who wants to progress into a Site Finishing Supervisor role specialising in passive fire snagging and finishing works.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a carpentry background who wants to move into site supervision while developing specialist skills in passive fire protection.

The Role

You will work alongside the site management and aftercare teams, supporting finishing, snagging and fire-related carpentry works across major residential developments.

Projects are located across London and South East England, with travel and accommodation covered when working away from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise carpentry operatives completing finishing and remedial works
• Coordinate and manage snagging activities on site
• Inspect works to ensure high quality standards
• Support and inspect passive fire carpentry elements
• Work closely with Site Managers and Project Managers
• Ensure works meet Health & Safety and building regulations
• Fire doors, frames and ironmongery
• Fire-rated partitions and ceilings
• Fire stopping around carpentry penetrations

What We're Looking For

• Experience working on construction sites
• Ideally experience on large residential or RC frame projects
• Strong attention to detail
• Someone looking to progress into supervision

What's on Offer

• £16 per hour
• Clear progression into Site Finishing Supervisor
• Travel and accommodation paid
• Long-term work with a forward-thinking contractor