Formwork Supervisor in Middlewich, Cheshire East

Formwork Supervisor / Foreman 

Location: Cheshire
Contract: Freelance (PSC preferred / CIS considered)
Day Rate: £300–£320 (PSC or CIS)
Start: Immediate
Duration: Minimum 12 months

The Role

Orbitech Recruitment are looking for an experienced Formwork Supervisor / Foreman to oversee a gang of shuttering joiners working on an RC bridge structure as part of the a major highways scheme in Cheshire.

We're looking for someone who's come through the trades, knows formwork inside out and can take charge of a gang without needing their hand held.

You'll be responsible for:

• Supervising shuttering joiners and coordinating daily formwork activities.
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, formwork designs and specifications.
• Planning ahead, ensuring labour, materials, plant and equipment are ready when needed.
• Overseeing the installation, modification and striking of formwork and associated falsework.
• Working alongside Site Engineers and Site Management to coordinate upcoming works and concrete pours.
• Keeping an eye on productivity, workmanship and progress.
• Ensuring works are carried out safely and in line with approved RAMS and temporary works procedures.

What We're Looking For

You'll need a solid background in reinforced concrete structures, ideally bridges or major highways projects.

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience as a Formwork Supervisor, Foreman or Ganger.
• NVQ Level 2 or above in Shuttering Joinery or Steel Fixing.
• Confident managing formwork gangs and organising workloads.
• Able to read drawings independently and plan works ahead of time.
• Good understanding of formwork, falsework and concrete construction.
• SSSTS or SMSTS and an appropriate CSCS card.

Above all, we need someone reliable, organised and confident running their own gang. Someone who can spot potential problems before they become actual problems and keep the job moving.

The Opportunity

This is an immediate start, with at least 12 months of work available for the right person.

Freelance engagement is available through PSC (preferred) or CIS, subject to the appropriate employment status and compliance checks.

We're also happy to speak with candidates interested in a permanent position as our client has recently won multiple long term projects.

If you've got the experience and fancy a chat, get in touch with Orbitech Recruitment now.