Site Foreman - Supervisor

Site Foreman - Supervisor

Job Details

• Job Title: Site Foreman / Supervisor

• Location: Upminster, Barnet and projects across London

• Salary: £200–£300 per day, depending on experience and suitability

• Payment type : CIS / Self employed

• Employment Type: On going – Permanent assignment

• Payment Options: CIS payment arrangements available

• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm

• Role Split: Approximately 80% site management / 20% hands-on work

• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years

• Driving Licence: Required

• Own Vehicle: Not essential, but the successful candidate must be able to travel

between different project locations

This is a leadership role where you will be responsible for running multiple residential

projects simultaneously, managing trades and subcontractors, ensuring programmes are met,

and maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.

The role will involve approximately an 80/20 split between site management and hands-on

work, with the majority of your time focused on managing and overseeing projects. You may

occasionally be required to work on the tools when necessary to support the project and site

team.

The majority of projects will be based in Upminster and Barnet, with additional projects

located across London and the surrounding areas. The successful candidate must be able to

travel between different project locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage between 2-3 live residential construction projects across London.

• Supervise and coordinate directly employed trades and subcontractors.

• Plan daily and weekly site activities to ensure projects remain on programme.

• Read and interpret architectural, structural and engineering drawings.

• Organise materials, plant, deliveries and labour requirements.

• Carry out quality control inspections throughout each stage of construction.

• Ensure all work complies with Building Regulations and health & safety legislation.

• Complete daily site reports, photographs and progress updates.

• Attend site meetings with clients, architects, building control and project managers.

• Identify potential delays and resolve site issues before they impact the programme.

• Maintain excellent housekeeping and professional site presentation.

• Ensure all snagging items are completed to a high standard before handover.

• Support apprentices and junior trades where required.

• Assist with hands-on site work when required as part of the approximately 80/20

management-to-tools split.

Essential Experience

Applicants must have proven experience managing:

• House extensions

• Loft conversions

• Full property renovations

• Structural alterations

• High-end residential refurbishments

Experience managing multiple live projects is essential.

Experience Required

• Site Foreman: 5 years (required)

• Residential Extensions: 5 years (required)

• Loft Conversions: 5 years (required)

• Property Renovations: 5 years (required)

• Managing Multiple Sites: 5 years (required)

What We're Looking For

We want someone who:

• Takes ownership of projects.

• Leads by example.

• Is highly organised.

• Maintains excellent workmanship.

• Can build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

• Thinks ahead and solves problems before they arise.

• Wants to grow with a fast-expanding construction company.

• Is comfortable taking a primarily management-focused role while also supporting

hands-on site work when required.

Licence & Certification

• CSCS Card (preferred)

• SSSTS or SMSTS (preferred)

• First Aid at Work (preferred)