Working Foreman

Working Foreman 

• Salary £40,000 - £48,592
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays
• Plus van
• Contributory pension
•  Non-contributory life cover
• Uniform and PPE

Our client is a family-owned Construction business established over 145 years ago, based in Bedfordshire.

They operate in both the public and private sectors, including heritage buildings. Their portfolio of works includes new build, design and build, refurbishment, renovations, alterations and other small works.

Due to expansion plans, they have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Working Foreman to join their busy frameworks division.

The role: 

We are currently recruiting for a Working Foreman to join their busy Special Projects division. 

As our Working Foreman you will be a good coordinator, ensure that workers maintain a high level of decorum and orderliness in the process of carrying out the job, at all times, and liaise closely with the contract manager.

Working Foreman Key Responsibilities

• Create working schedule for the team
• Place orders for needed equipment
• Use of sub contractors when needed with consent of management
• Assign appropriate tasks to the team
• Ensure that work is always in good progress
• Keep management updated on project development
• Make sure that works are completed on or before deadlines
• Ensure that safe systems of work are in place on their site and that all staff and operatives on site adhere to those systems and safe standards of behaviour
• Ensure that the project is completed to the specification and quality demanded by the client

Desirable Skills and Experience

• In-depth knowledge of health and safety protocols
• Familiar with industry ISO standards
• Ability to communicate comfortably with a variety of customers from different industries
• Excellent organisational skills, prioritisation and communication skills

You will possess the following qualifications:

• Appropriate grade current CSCS Card
• SSSTS
• First Aid
• Have a trade background

Full time site based – as and where required

Standard hours of work are 7.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday