Working Foreman

Straight-Line Civils; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Warwickshire is seeking an experienced Working Foreman to lead refurbishment projects. This hands-on role requires strong carpentry skills and experience in managing site operations. Candidates must hold relevant certifications including CSCS and SMSTS. The position offers a salary of £60,000 per annum and a company vehicle after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience as a working foreman on refurbishment/fit-out projects.
• Strong carpentry ability required.
• Valid SMSTS or SSSTS certification necessary.
• CSCS card (gold or black preferred) required.
• Valid First Aid at Work certification needed.
• Full UK driving license is mandatory.
• Competent in reading technical drawings and specifications.
• Able to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on refurbishment projects.
• Carry out carpentry work and other hands-on trade tasks.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors on-site.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate site documentation including progress reports.
• Oversee quality control and timely delivery of works.

Skills

Carpentry

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

CSCS card (gold or black preferred)

SMSTS or SSSTS

First Aid at Work

Own tools

Job description

Straight-Line Civils are currently looking for an experienced Working Foreman with a background in Carpentry to lead several refurbishment projects in Warwickshire.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a foreman who is equally comfortable with tools as they are with managing activities and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day site operations on multiple internal refurbishment projects
• Carry out carpentry work and other hands-on trade tasks as needed
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and trades on-site
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety standards and company procedures
• Liase effectively with clients, project managers, and suppliers
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily progress reports and H&S records
• Oversee quality control and ensure timely delivery of works
• Manage site resources including labour, tools, and materials
• Provide regular updates on project progress and escalate any issues

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a working foreman on refurbishment/fit-out projects
• Strong carpentry ability
• Valid SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS card (gold or black preferred)
• Valid First Aid at Work
• Full UK driving license (company vehicle supplied after probation)
• Able to travel and stay away when required
• Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Own tools

Salary - 60,000 / annum

This is a permanent position.

If this sounds of interest, please apply now. Alternatively, if you have any questions, call us on (phone number removed).