Working Foreman

Daniel Owen Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Working Foreman / Working Site Supervisor for London and the Home Counties. The role combines hands-on carpentry with leadership of site teams, overseeing daily activities and coordinating trades on a long-term day-rate basis.

You will monitor progress, maintain quality, and ensure safe delivery from groundworks through to completion, with a strong emphasis on workmanship and timely milestones.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Working Foreman, Site Supervisor or similar.
• Carpentry background essential.
• Proven experience delivering new build projects from start to completion.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and labour.
• Monitor programme progress and project milestones.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Carry out site inspections and resolve construction issues.
• Support projects from groundwork stage through to handover.
• Maintain site records and reporting.
• Provide leadership and technical support to site teams.
• Drive productivity and maintain programme targets.
• Lead by example regarding quality, safety and workmanship.

Skills

Carpentry

Site supervision

Communication

Job description

Working Foreman / Working Site Supervisor

Location: London & Home Counties
Sector: Building and Construction (Education Projects)
Industry: Building & Construction
Rate: 230 - 250 per day
Start Date: Immediate

Overview

Our client is a growing main contractor with an annual turnover of approximately 4 million, delivering high-quality new build projects across the South East.

Due to a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Working Foreman / Working Site Supervisor to join the team on a long-term basis.

This role would suit a hands-on construction professional with a strong carpentry background who enjoys leading site operations while remaining involved in the practical delivery of projects.

The company delivers predominantly education-sector schemes, making quality, safety and professionalism key priorities throughout project delivery.

The Role

Reporting into the Project Manager, you will oversee daily site operations while remaining part-time on the tools when required.

You will coordinate trades and subcontractors, monitor programme progress, maintain quality standards and help deliver projects safely from groundworks through to completion.

Candidates must have proven experience delivering new build projects from start to finish, not solely internal fit-out works.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and labour
• Monitor programme progress and project milestones
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards
• Carry out site inspections and resolve construction issues
• Support projects from groundwork stage through to handover
• Maintain site records and reporting

Working Foreman Duties

• Remain hands-on and undertake carpentry works where required
• Provide leadership and technical support to site teams
• Drive productivity and maintain programme targets
• Lead by example regarding quality, safety and workmanship

Health & Safety

• Maintain a safe and compliant site environment
• Ensure adherence to health & safety procedures
• Monitor subcontractor compliance
• Report hazards, incidents and unsafe practices

Communication & Coordination

• Liaise with site teams, subcontractors and management
• Attend site meetings and provide progress updates
• Support successful project delivery and programme performance
• Maintain effective communication across all stakeholders

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Working Foreman, Site Supervisor or similar
• Carpentry background essential
• Proven experience delivering new build projects from start to completion
• Comfortable remaining part-time on the tools
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and build processes
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Education sector project experience
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• First Aid qualification
• Current DBS Certificate

The Opportunity

Projects are located across Stanmore, Harlow and surrounding areas, offering long-term stability and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position or remain on a long-term day-rate arrangement.

Please note: Due to the nature of the projects, candidates must be able to pass safeguarding checks. A clean criminal record is essential. A DBS certificate is advantageous, although one can be arranged for the successful candidate.