Founded in 1946, we are a privately owned property services company delivering high-quality, innovative painting, planned investment, refurbishment and repair services to private- and public-sector customers nationwide. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Working Foreperson (previously known as Foreman) to join our Capital / Planned Maintenance team working across the West Midlands. Typical locations include Coventry , Warwick and Birmingham , with occasional work in Leicester. Our work makes a real difference. Operating in social housing and local authority residential settings , we offer long-term job security, meaningful career investment and the stability of secured frameworks and contracts. As a Working Foreperson, you will work as a skilled trade operative on residential wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects. You will also oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard possible. Benefits At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job: A competitive basic salary of £40,093 for a 39-hour working week On-target earnings of up to £44,149 , including bonus, travel and fare allowance A company van and fuel card , plus travel expenses Uniform and PPE provided at no cost, plus a PDA to help you manage your work effectively Paid holiday, pension contributions and life insurance Free legal and financial advice, as well as free counselling through the Lighthouse Charity Our tradespeople don't just join us - they stay with us. We don't simply talk about career development ; we live it. Find out more in "Life at Ian Williams" below. The Working Foreperson Role: Work on the tools as part of a team completing wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects, while supervising a directly employed trades team Manage trade labour and team productivity each day, regularly reporting progress and job completion information to the Contracts Manager Take responsibility for health and safety checks and reporting, including monitoring safe working practices, PPE, vans, tools and equipment Deliver regular toolbox talks Complete pre-work inspections and site set-ups, followed by post-inspections of completed work What you will bring as a Working Foreperson: Experience as a Foreman or Foreperson, or as a Multi Operative with supervisory experience, together with a proven track record of managing social housing or similar sites A minimum Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent, in a core trade such as carpentry, plumbing or multi-trade - essential. Specific experience fitting wet rooms is highly desirable An SSSTS qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential A CSCS Gold Card (Skilled Worker or Supervisor) is preferred The ability to lead by example and motivate an experienced directly employed and subcontracted trade workforce Confidence using IT systems, or a willingness to learn with training and support A full, current UK driving licence, which is essential for the Working Foreperson role Life at Ian Williams Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings. We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You'll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we'll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have been promoted to Business and General Managers. Don't apply for a job, apply for a career! Can't find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our , and join our talent community.
28/10/2026
Full time
Founded in 1946, we are a privately owned property services company delivering high-quality, innovative painting, planned investment, refurbishment and repair services to private- and public-sector customers nationwide. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Working Foreperson (previously known as Foreman) to join our Capital / Planned Maintenance team working across the West Midlands. Typical locations include Coventry , Warwick and Birmingham , with occasional work in Leicester. Our work makes a real difference. Operating in social housing and local authority residential settings , we offer long-term job security, meaningful career investment and the stability of secured frameworks and contracts. As a Working Foreperson, you will work as a skilled trade operative on residential wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects. You will also oversee day-to-day site activities, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the highest standard possible. Benefits At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job: A competitive basic salary of £40,093 for a 39-hour working week On-target earnings of up to £44,149 , including bonus, travel and fare allowance A company van and fuel card , plus travel expenses Uniform and PPE provided at no cost, plus a PDA to help you manage your work effectively Paid holiday, pension contributions and life insurance Free legal and financial advice, as well as free counselling through the Lighthouse Charity Our tradespeople don't just join us - they stay with us. We don't simply talk about career development ; we live it. Find out more in "Life at Ian Williams" below. The Working Foreperson Role: Work on the tools as part of a team completing wet room, kitchen and bathroom fitting projects, while supervising a directly employed trades team Manage trade labour and team productivity each day, regularly reporting progress and job completion information to the Contracts Manager Take responsibility for health and safety checks and reporting, including monitoring safe working practices, PPE, vans, tools and equipment Deliver regular toolbox talks Complete pre-work inspections and site set-ups, followed by post-inspections of completed work What you will bring as a Working Foreperson: Experience as a Foreman or Foreperson, or as a Multi Operative with supervisory experience, together with a proven track record of managing social housing or similar sites A minimum Level 2 NVQ, or equivalent, in a core trade such as carpentry, plumbing or multi-trade - essential. Specific experience fitting wet rooms is highly desirable An SSSTS qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential A CSCS Gold Card (Skilled Worker or Supervisor) is preferred The ability to lead by example and motivate an experienced directly employed and subcontracted trade workforce Confidence using IT systems, or a willingness to learn with training and support A full, current UK driving licence, which is essential for the Working Foreperson role Life at Ian Williams Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings. We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You'll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we'll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have been promoted to Business and General Managers. Don't apply for a job, apply for a career! Can't find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our , and join our talent community.
A business built on strong foundations , we're growing our Cheltenham-based Capital (Planned works/Refurbishment) team and looking for a Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of work for our clients in Cheltenham and Stroud . We have a reputation for quality, high standards and delivering exceptional results. We believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting, and we've created an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered. £59,058.00 including car allowance Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and fuel card Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Training and development opportunities Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier The Contracts Manager role: Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/ Refurbishment) contracts in Cheltenham and Stroud. Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams , you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget. With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within. Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members. Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they are in place and monitored. Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned? Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract. Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions. Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date. What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role? Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example? Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals' capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team Customer centric. Understands customers' needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. An NVQ qualification level 6 (or equivalent) in Construction Site Management ( or a willingness to work towards it ), is desirable. About Ian Williams Ltd: Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
28/10/2026
Full time
A business built on strong foundations , we're growing our Cheltenham-based Capital (Planned works/Refurbishment) team and looking for a Contracts Manager to lead the successful delivery of work for our clients in Cheltenham and Stroud . We have a reputation for quality, high standards and delivering exceptional results. We believe leadership is not about dictating but about connecting, and we've created an environment where individuals feel valued and empowered. £59,058.00 including car allowance Benefits: Be part of the company profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved last year) Private mileage scheme and fuel card Enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 7% OR a savings scheme Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance Free legal and financial advice, and counselling through the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Training and development opportunities Exclusive discounts from our preferred supplier The Contracts Manager role: Responsible for leading the operational delivery of a variety of Capital (Planned works/ Refurbishment) contracts in Cheltenham and Stroud. Instilling ownership and responsibility in your teams , you lead and support the successful delivery of works, on time and to budget. With a direct labour team, you lead by example, motivating, incentivising, and developing individuals. This includes Apprentices, as we believe in delivering our work directly, and developing from within. Take ownership of recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new members. Health and Safety measures will be paramount to you, and you'll ensure they are in place and monitored. Ensure resources, including subcontractors, plant, and materials are available to deliver the work as planned? Building relationships both internally and externally, we encourage commercial and operational teams to work closely together to ensure the successful delivery of a contract. Sense check site reporting, produce accurate reporting, and implement corrective actions. Be accountable and manage your own time, allowing you to maintain productivity and ensure procedures and reports are up to date. What will I bring to the Contracts Manager role? Experience in producing high standards of Health and Safety management through strong system controls and leadership by example? Strong planning and organising skills to make workstreams are successful in delivery, resource and quality, while understanding cost and risk management Demonstrable experience in managing direct labour, you invest in your team and understand individuals' capabilities, to maximise their potential, develop them and produce a high performing team Customer centric. Understands customers' needs and consistently delivers in line with their expectations An SMSTS qualification with a sound working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. An NVQ qualification level 6 (or equivalent) in Construction Site Management ( or a willingness to work towards it ), is desirable. About Ian Williams Ltd: Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed and Glassdoor. The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.
Are you ready to lead more than contracts? We're looking for a Commercial Manager who thrives on influencing and developing people, building high-performing teams and driving commercial success. If you're an experienced commercial leader we'd love to hear from you. As our Capital Product continues to grow across the South East, we're looking for a commercially driven leader to help shape our future success. You'll lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of planned investment and refurbishment contracts while coaching and developing a team of Surveyors. Working closely with operational leaders and customers, you'll create the right balance between commercial excellence, strong relationships and people development. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package, including: Car allowance of £10,300 plus private mileage scheme and fuel card Be part of the company profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved this year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 10% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance 23 days annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. As a Commercial Manager you'll: Lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of Capital works contracts. Develop and mentor Surveyors, helping build a high-performing commercial team for the future. Provide commercial insight to drive successful decision-making, manage risk and maximise opportunities. Partner with operational teams to deliver excellent outcomes for our customers and communities. Build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and supply chain partners. Champion continuous improvement and help shape the future growth of our commercial function. This is an opportunity for a commercially astute leader who enjoys developing people, influencing positive change and being part of an ambitious, people-first business where your impact will be felt across both the contracts you support and the careers you help shape. What will you bring as our Commercial Manager? You'll be someone who leads through influence, collaboration and credibility , building strong relationships and creating an environment where Surveyors can thrive. Detail-driven and commercially minded, you'll balance strategic thinking with the ability to challenge, coach and support others to achieve their best. You'll bring: Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial leadership role. Strong commercial and contractual expertise, with a keen eye for detail and performance. A track record of coaching, mentoring and developing Surveyors and commercial talent. The ability to build trust, influence stakeholders and drive positive outcomes. A collaborative, people-first approach to leadership. Experience within social housing, refurbishment, construction, property services or a related sector would be advantageous. Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to join a people-focused business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll help shape commercial success, develop future talent and make a lasting impact. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers For information on all other additional benefits, we do to enhance your work/life balance, please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd: Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us regarding this position.
07/10/2026
Full time
Are you ready to lead more than contracts? We're looking for a Commercial Manager who thrives on influencing and developing people, building high-performing teams and driving commercial success. If you're an experienced commercial leader we'd love to hear from you. As our Capital Product continues to grow across the South East, we're looking for a commercially driven leader to help shape our future success. You'll lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of planned investment and refurbishment contracts while coaching and developing a team of Surveyors. Working closely with operational leaders and customers, you'll create the right balance between commercial excellence, strong relationships and people development. At Ian Williams, we value our employees and offer an exceptional benefits package, including: Car allowance of £10,300 plus private mileage scheme and fuel card Be part of the company profit share scheme (9% of base salary achieved this year) Let us help you prepare for your future with an enhanced employer pension contribution of up to 10% OR a savings scheme. Life, Medical and Permanent Health Insurance 23 days annual leave, but you may want longer or less, so buy up to 5 days or sell up to 3 days per year. Access to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to support your health and wellbeing, including free legal and financial advice. Enhanced maternity/ paternity pay. As a Commercial Manager you'll: Lead the commercial performance of a portfolio of Capital works contracts. Develop and mentor Surveyors, helping build a high-performing commercial team for the future. Provide commercial insight to drive successful decision-making, manage risk and maximise opportunities. Partner with operational teams to deliver excellent outcomes for our customers and communities. Build trusted relationships with customers, stakeholders and supply chain partners. Champion continuous improvement and help shape the future growth of our commercial function. This is an opportunity for a commercially astute leader who enjoys developing people, influencing positive change and being part of an ambitious, people-first business where your impact will be felt across both the contracts you support and the careers you help shape. What will you bring as our Commercial Manager? You'll be someone who leads through influence, collaboration and credibility , building strong relationships and creating an environment where Surveyors can thrive. Detail-driven and commercially minded, you'll balance strategic thinking with the ability to challenge, coach and support others to achieve their best. You'll bring: Experience in a Commercial Manager, Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial leadership role. Strong commercial and contractual expertise, with a keen eye for detail and performance. A track record of coaching, mentoring and developing Surveyors and commercial talent. The ability to build trust, influence stakeholders and drive positive outcomes. A collaborative, people-first approach to leadership. Experience within social housing, refurbishment, construction, property services or a related sector would be advantageous. Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to join a people-focused business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll help shape commercial success, develop future talent and make a lasting impact. Additional Benefits include: Annual pay reviews Training and development opportunities Trade discounts from our preferred suppliers for you and your friends and family Specsavers vouchers For information on all other additional benefits, we do to enhance your work/life balance, please visit our website. About Ian Williams Ltd: Discover more, not just from our website but through our Facebook, LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor pages. We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date based on application volumes. Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams-it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different. Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants' details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website. We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies; therefore, we politely request no agencies engage with us regarding this position.
