Working Foreman

EA Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company fuel card

Company mobile phone

Job summary

EA Recruitment Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced Foreman to oversee domestic refurbishment, renovation and insurance reinstatement projects across South London and surrounding areas.

You will manage projects in allocated postcode areas, ensuring safe, on-time delivery within budget and to high workmanship standards. This hands-on role requires strong construction knowledge and the ability to coordinate multiple trades and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Foreman or Site Supervisor in construction management.
• Strong knowledge of general building, refurbishment and construction practices.
• Experience managing domestic refurbishment, renovation and insurance reinstatement projects.
• Good IT skills and experience using job management systems.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Must be based in South London, near Sutton.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for day-to-day management and delivery of refurbishment and reinstatement projects within allocated postcode areas.
• Plan, organise and schedule works to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, labour and materials to ensure works within budgets.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to required quality standards.
• Supervise, coordinate and manage builders, tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site visits, inspections and quality checks.
• Review, update and amend scopes of work as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, surveyors, subcontractors and internal teams.

Skills

Foreman / Site Supervisor experience

Construction management

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

IT skills / job management systems

UK driving licence

Tools

Job management systems

Job description

Foreman - Domestic Refurbishment & Insurance Reinstatement

Location: South London and surrounding areas

Base: Ideally within easy travelling distance of Sutton, Surrey

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Benefits: Company van, fuel card and mobile phone

About the Role

My well established client is looking for an experienced, motivated and well-organised Foreman to join their growing team, overseeing domestic refurbishment, renovation and insurance reinstatement projects across South London and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing projects within allocated postcode areas, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of workmanship.

This is a hands-on management role requiring strong construction knowledge, excellent organiser skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects, tradespeople and subcontractors simultaneously.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Foreman, Site Supervisor or in a similar construction management role.
• Strong knowledge of general building, refurbishment and construction practices.
• Experience managing domestic refurbishment, renovation and insurance reinstatement projects.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using job management systems.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Must be based in South London, ideally within easy travelling distance of Sutton, Surrey.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of refurbishment and reinstatement projects within allocated postcode areas.
• Plan, organise and schedule works to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor project costs, labour and materials to ensure works remain within agreed budgets.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Supervise, coordinate and manage builders, tradespeople and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site visits, inspections and quality checks.
• Review, update and amend scopes of work where necessary throughout the project lifecycle.
• Liaise professionally with customers, suppliers, surveyors, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Identify and resolve site issues, delays and potential problems to minimise disruption.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate job records, photographs and documentation.
• Provide regular project updates and report on progress, costs and any issues requiring attention.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company van.
• Company fuel card.
• Company mobile phone.
• Stable, long-term employment with an established and growing contractor.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career development.
• The opportunity to take ownership of projects and play an important role in the continued growth of the business.