Job Description:

Working Foreman

Daniel Owen are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading national refurbishment and property services contractor for an experienced Working Foreman to join a major university refurbishment project.

The company has an established reputation for delivering refurbishment, fit-out and property improvement projects across the education, healthcare, commercial, retail and public sectors. The successful candidate will join an experienced project team delivering works within a live university environment, where careful planning, coordination and a high standard of workmanship are essential.

Position: Working Foreman

Location: Coventry

Salary: £220.00 per day

Contract Type: Long term freelance

Start date: Immediately available

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional with proven refurbishment experience who is looking to take responsibility for the day-to-day supervision and coordination of site activities.

The Role:

As Working Foreman, you will work closely with the Site Manager and wider project team to ensure the efficient delivery of the refurbishment works.

You will provide day-to-day supervision of subcontractors and trades, coordinate site activities and ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and in accordance with the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors, trades and site operatives.
• Providing effective day-to-day leadership across the site.
• Working closely with the Site Manager to ensure the project remains on programme.
• Coordinating the sequencing and interface of multiple trades.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and project information.
• Monitoring workmanship and ensuring works are completed to the required standard.
• Identifying potential issues and resolving problems promptly to maintain progress.
• Coordinating labour, materials, plant and deliveries.
• Maintaining effective site logistics within a busy university environment.
• Supporting the Site Manager with daily planning and coordination of works.
• Carrying out regular inspections to monitor progress, quality and compliance.
• Ensuring all works are undertaken in accordance with RAMS, site procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and site presentation.
• Assisting with snagging, inspections and preparation for handover.
• Liaising professionally with the client, university representatives, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensuring disruption to students, staff and visitors is kept to a minimum.

About You:

We are looking for an experienced Working Foreman / Foreman / General Foreman with a strong background in refurbishment or fit-out.

• Proven experience supervising refurbishment or fit-out projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and site operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades and subcontractors.
• The ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The confidence and authority to lead subcontractors and site operatives.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving site issues.
• A high level of attention to detail and quality.
• The ability to work effectively within a live and operational environment.
• A professional approach when dealing with clients, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Previous experience working within universities, education, healthcare, commercial buildings or other live environments would be highly advantageous.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Valid CSCS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• First Aid.
• DBS
• Asbestos Awareness
• Relevant construction/refurbishment experience.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety procedures.

The Opportunity:

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor delivering a high-profile refurbishment project within a university environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the site team and ensuring the works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

If you are an experienced Working Foreman with a strong refurbishment background and are available for a new freelance opportunity, please submit your CV for consideration.