Site Foreman / Supervisor

Site Foreman / Supervisor

Location: Upminster & Barnet (plus projects across London)

Pay Rate: £200 – £300 per day (Depending on experience)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay Structure: CIS / Self-Employed

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Site Foreman / Supervisor to run multiple residential projects simultaneously across Upminster, Barnet, and London.

This is a leadership role with an 80/20 split — approximately 80% site management and 20% hands-on work on the tools when necessary to support the team and keep projects moving forward.

If you take pride in high-end finishes, take complete ownership of your sites, and know how to manage subbies and programmes efficiently, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee 2–3 live residential construction sites across London.

• Team Supervision: Coordinate and manage directly employed trades and subcontractors.

• Programme & Planning: Plan daily/weekly site activities to ensure strict deadlines and milestones are met.

• Drawings & Specs: Read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings accurately.

• Logistics & Materials: Organise plant, deliveries, materials, and labour requirements in advance.

• Quality & Compliance: Conduct regular quality inspections, ensuring full compliance with Building Regulations and H&S legislation.

• Reporting: Complete daily site logs, track progress, take photos, and report updates.

• Client & Trade Relations: Attend meetings with clients, architects, building control, and project managers.

• Hands-On Support: Work on the tools when required (approx. 20% of the role) to assist the site team.

• Handover: Manage snagging items to an exceptional standard prior to final client handover.

Essential Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Site Foreman / Supervisor in the residential sector.

• Proven track record managing house extensions, loft conversions, structural alterations, and full refurbishments.

• Demonstrated experience simultaneously running multiple live sites.

• Ability to read and build directly from structural and architectural drawings.

• Driving Licence: Valid UK driving licence required (own vehicle preferred, but must be fully capable of travelling between site locations).

Preferred Certifications & Tickets

• CSCS Card (Preferred)

• SSSTS or SMSTS (Preferred)

• First Aid at Work (Preferred)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership skills with a "lead by example" work ethic.

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

• Proactive problem-solvers who spot issues before they impact the timeline.

• Highly organised individuals looking to grow alongside a fast-expanding construction business.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive daily rate (£200–£300/day depending on experience).

• Stable, ongoing permanent contract via CIS.

• Consistent pipeline of local and central London residential projects.