University Refurbishment Foreman: Site Leader

Daniel Owen Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd on behalf of a leading national refurbishment contractor seeks an experienced Working Foreman to join a major university refurbishment project in Coventry. This long-term freelance role focuses on day-to-day supervision and coordination on a live site, ensuring safety, quality and programme compliance.

You will lead subcontractors and trades, coordinate multiple interfaces, review drawings, and ensure works reach the required standards while maintaining site logistics and

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working within live university environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors, trades and site operatives.
• Providing effective day-to-day leadership across the site.
• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure the project remains on programme.
• Coordinating the sequencing and interface of multiple trades.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and project information.
• Monitoring workmanship and ensuring works are completed to the required standard.
• Identifying potential issues and resolving problems promptly to maintain progress.
• Coordinating labour, materials, plant and deliveries.
• Maintaining effective site logistics within a busy university environment.
• Supporting the Site Manager with daily planning and coordination of works.
• Carrying out regular inspections to monitor progress, quality and compliance.
• Ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with RAMS, site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site presentation.
• Assisting with snagging, inspections and preparation for handover.
• Liaising professionally with the client, university representatives, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensuring disruption to students, staff and visitors is kept to a minimum.

Skills

Supervision

Coordination

Health & Safety

Reading drawings

Job description

Daniel Owen Ltd on behalf of a leading national refurbishment contractor seeks an experienced Working Foreman to join a major university refurbishment project in Coventry. This long-term freelance role focuses on day-to-day supervision and coordination on a live site, ensuring safety, quality and programme compliance.

You will lead subcontractors and trades, coordinate multiple interfaces, review drawings, and ensure works reach the required standards while maintaining site logistics and