Working Foreman

Job Opportunity: Working Foreman – Residential

Location: EN10
Duration: 3 months initially, with strong potential for ongoing work
Rate: £22–£26 per hour, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Freelance

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Working Foreman to join a leading national contractor on a residential development in EN10.

The project involves overseeing the final stages of construction across five newly built townhouses, with a particular focus on multi-trade finishing works, snagging and ensuring the properties are completed to a high standard ready for handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Working Foreman with a strong residential construction background who can confidently coordinate multiple trades while carrying out practical finishing works where required.

The initial contract is for three months, with a genuine prospect of ongoing work thanks to the contractor's fantastic pipeline of future projects.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day running of site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with the construction programme.

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Take a hands-on approach to multi-trade finishing works, assisting with general finishing tasks and supporting subcontractors to maintain progress across all five properties.

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Coordinate and supervise finishing trades, including joiners, decorators, plasterers, tilers, electricians, plumbers and other relevant subcontractors.

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Manage internal finishing works such as second-fix carpentry, architraves, skirting boards, ironmongery, door adjustments, mastic application, minor making good and general snagging.

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Oversee final decoration, touch-ups, plaster repairs and other remedial works to ensure a consistent, high-quality finish throughout each property.

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Monitor the completion of kitchens, bathrooms, sanitaryware, tiling, flooring and other final fixtures and fittings, coordinating trades to avoid clashes and delays.

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Carry out regular quality inspections, identify defects and incomplete works, and ensure snagging items are rectified promptly.

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Organise and prioritise daily tasks across the development, allocating work to trades and ensuring labour is being used effectively.

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Maintain a clear understanding of progress across each townhouse, driving works towards completion and ensuring handover deadlines are achieved.

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Coordinate deliveries, materials and subcontractor attendance to ensure the site remains organised and finishing works progress without unnecessary disruption.

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Liaise closely with the Site Manager and project team, providing regular progress updates and escalating any issues affecting quality, programme or delivery.

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Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and site organisation throughout the final stages of construction.

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Ensure completed properties are clean, presentable and ready for client inspections and handover.

Requirements

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Previous experience as a Working Foreman or in a similar supervisory role within residential construction.

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Strong experience overseeing multi-trade finishing works on new-build residential developments.

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A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to undertake minor finishing and remedial works where required.

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Good knowledge of construction sequencing, snagging, quality control and residential handover processes.

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Valid CSCS card.

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SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

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Valid First Aid qualification.

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Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

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The ability to coordinate multiple trades and drive works towards completion within tight deadlines.

What's on Offer?

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£22–£26 per hour, dependent on experience.

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Initial three-month freelance contract.

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Opportunity to work with a leading national contractor.

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A hands-on role on a five-unit new-build townhouse development.

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Strong potential for ongoing freelance work through the contractor's excellent pipeline of future projects.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Working Foreman with a strong residential finishing background, the relevant qualifications and the ability to drive a development through to completion, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed