Working Foreman

Foresight Search Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Working Foreman/Site Manager for projects in Gloucester. The role involves overseeing trades, ensuring health and safety, and managing subcontractors. Candidates require a valid SSSTS/SMSTS certificate and ideally a trade background in Carpentry. This position offers a competitive salary, company vehicle, and opportunities for career progression in varied projects.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel Card

Bonus scheme

Competitive salary

Company benefits package

Qualifications

• Valid SSSTS/SMSTS certificate is essential.
• Ideally First Aid qualified, but training available.
• Proven experience in construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trades on site and lead subcontractors.
• Conduct site inductions and manage health and safety.
• Report to Contracts Manager for day-to-day delivery.

Skills

Valid SSSTS/SMSTS certificate

Trade qualified ideally Carpentry

Experience supervising tradesman

First Aid Qualified

Demonstrable experience of working on construction projects

Commitment to quality and programme

Job description

Overview

Title: Working Foreman / Site Manager

Location: Gloucester

Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 + company vehicle + Fuel + benefits + bonus

Sector: Main contractor, Refurbishment, Fire damage

Start Date: Immediate - ASAP

The Company

Our client is a well established, ambitious and growing main contractor based in Bristol. Typical projects are £50k - £300k refurbishment projects across commercial sectors for a range of clients inlcuding fire damage remediation.

Working Foreman/Site Manager - The Role

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced trade professional (could be carpentry but also general builder/open to background) with a current valid SSSTS/SMSTS to join the team on a permanent basis. This could be a step into management or you may already be a Site Manager. You will be working on varied jobs on both commercial and domestic projects typically around the £100k mark project cost.

You will be overseeing trades on site and be required to be hands on as well as leading sub-contractors, doing site inductions, leading the day to day H&S and management of sub contractors. The role will report to a Contracts Manager and be responsible for day to day delivery on site. Each project will be varied and the company is able to offer excellent career progression for hard working, loyal individuals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trades on site and lead sub-contractors
• Conduct site inductions
• Lead health and safety on a day-to-day basis
• Manage subcontractors
• Report to Contracts Manager and ensure day-to-day delivery on site
• Participate in varied projects across commercial and domestic sectors

Candidate / Qualifications

• Valid SSSTS/SMSTS certificate
• First Aid Qualified ideally but the company can put you through this
• Demonstrable experience of working on construction projects
• Trade qualified ideally Carpentry
• Experience supervising tradesman
• High calibre individual who is committed to quality and programme
• A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals.

The Reward

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle
• Bonus scheme
• Fuel Card
• Company benefits package
• Varied and unique projects
• Continued local work within the Gloucestershire