Working Foreman

RedFish Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

RedFish Solutions is seeking an experienced Working Foreman to join a £6M high-end residential project in Richmond, London. This hands-on role requires a carpentry background and strong trades coordination, working closely with the Project Manager to maintain programme and quality.

You will lead on-site carpentry and finish works, supervise subcontractors, drive snagging and quality control, and ensure interfaces between trades are well managed to deliver a super-prime finish.

Qualifications

• Carpentry background with hands-on site experience.
• Proven track record on high-end or super-prime residential projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and trades.
• Strong eye for quality finishes and detail.
• Able to manage multiple trades and maintain programme.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day site operations with the Project Manager.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades.
• Maintain presence on site to ensure programme and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on carpentry support around finishing works.
• Monitor workmanship for high-end residential standards.
• Carry out snagging and quality control throughout.
• Liaise on progress, quality, labour requirements and upcoming works.
• Coordinate interfaces between trades and ensure proper handovers.
• Assist with sequencing and planning to maintain programme.
• Maintain site organisation, cleanliness and presentation.
• Work with designers and wider project team.
• Drive project through to completion and handover.

Skills

Carpentry background

High-end residential

Trade coordination

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Location: Richmond, London Project Value: £6M Project Type: High-End / Super Prime Residential Reporting to: Project Manager Contract: Freelance initially, with the opportunity to move onto PAYE upon completion Project Completion: June

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Working Foreman to join a £6M high-end residential project in Richmond.

This is an excellent opportunity for a carpentry-trained or carpentry-background Working Foreman with strong experience delivering high-end or super-prime residential projects. The successful candidate will play a key role on site, working closely with the Project Manager to coordinate trades, maintain programme and, most importantly, ensure the quality of workmanship and finishes are consistently to an exceptional standard.

This is a hands-on position and would suit someone who has progressed from a carpentry background into a supervisory/foreman capacity, rather than a purely managerial Site Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Project Manager to coordinate the day-to-day running of the site.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors and specialist trades across the project.
• Maintain a strong presence on site and ensure trades are working efficiently and to programme.
• Provide hands-on support where required, particularly around carpentry, joinery and finishing works.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure all works are completed to the required high-end residential standard.
• Carry out regular inspections of works and identify issues before they become defects.
• Take ownership of snagging, finishing and quality control throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Project Manager regarding progress, quality, labour requirements and upcoming works.
• Coordinate different trades to ensure interfaces between works are properly managed.
• Ensure areas are completed to the required standard before moving onto subsequent stages.
• Assist with sequencing and planning of works to maintain programme.
• Maintain high standards of site organisation, cleanliness and presentation.
• Work closely with specialist subcontractors, designers and the wider project team.
• Ensure attention to detail is maintained across all aspects of the build.
• Help drive the project through to completion and handover.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Working Foreman / Carpenter Foreman who has built their career within high-end residential construction.

You must have:

• A strong carpentry background, with the ability to demonstrate hands-on experience.
• Proven experience working on high-end, prime or super-prime residential projects.
• Experience working on substantial residential refurbishments, new builds or fit-outs.
• Strong knowledge of construction trades and the ability to effectively coordinate subcontractors.
• An exceptional eye for detail and a genuine understanding of what constitutes a high-quality finish.
• Strong snagging and finishing experience, with the ability to identify even minor defects.
• The confidence to challenge trades when workmanship does not meet the required standard.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work closely with a Project Manager and support the wider site team.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
• The ability to manage multiple trades while remaining focused on quality and programme.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work and understands that, within super-prime residential construction, the small details matter.

You should be:

• Hands-on and technically capable.
• Quality-driven and highly detail-oriented.
• Confident managing and coordinating trades.
• Calm and professional when working under programme pressure.
• Proactive rather than reactive.
• Well presented and comfortable working in a high-end client environment.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with subcontractors and the project team.
• Someone who takes ownership of the finished product