Foresight Search Ltd

4 job(s) at Foresight Search Ltd

Foresight Search Ltd Gloucester, Gloucestershire
15/07/2026
Full time
Title: Working Foreman / Site Manager. (Hands on the tools when needed) Location: Gloucestershire Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + company vehicle + Fuel + benefits + bonus Sector: Refurb and flood damage Start Date: Immediate - ASAP The Company: Our client is a well established, ambitious and growing main contractor based in Bristol. Typical projects are £100k - £2m refurbishment projects across commercial sectors for a range of clients. Working Foreman/Site Manager - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced trade carpentry professional with SMSTS/SSTS to join the team on a permanent basis. This could be a step into management or you may already be a Site Manager. You will be working on varied jobs on both commercial and domestic projects typically around the £1m mark project cost. You will be overseeing trades on site and be required to be hands on as well as leading sub-contractors, doing site inductions, leading the day to day H&S and management of sub contractors. The role will report to a Contracts Manager and be responsible for day to day delivery on site. Each project will be varied and the company is able to offer excellent career progression for hard working, loyal individuals. Working Foreman/Site Manager - The Person: You will have a valid SSTS or ideally SMSTS certificate First Aid Qualified ideally but the company can put you through this Demonstrable experience of working on construction projects Trade qualified ideally Carpentry Experience in supervising tradesman High calibre individual who is committed to quality and programme A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. The Reward: Competitive salary Company vehicle Bonus scheme Fuel Card Company benefits package Varied and unique projects Continued local work within the Gloucestershire Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy (phone number removed)
Foresight Search Ltd Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
06/07/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor Location: Buckinghamshire / Hertfordshire region + site travel Salary: Up to £60,000 + car allowance + healthcare + enhanced package Sector: Main Contractor New Build Construction Start Date: ASAP Quantity Surveyor The Company A successful and well-established regional main contractor is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. The company is a respected SME main contractor with a turnover of circa £50m, delivering a wide range of new build construction projects across residential, mixed-use, commercial and selected public-sector sectors. Projects are typically delivered within the Northern Home Counties and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for staff retention and progression, this is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop into a Senior Quantity Surveyor within the next months. Quantity Surveyor The Role The successful Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with operational and delivery teams. This role would suit a commercially capable Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing projects independently and enjoys working within a professional SME main contracting environment. Typical duties & responsibilities: Commercial management of new build projects Subcontract procurement and package management Preparing valuations, variations and final accounts Cost reporting, forecasting and budget control Managing subcontractor accounts and payments Working closely with site teams and Contracts Managers Identifying commercial risks and opportunities Supporting the successful delivery of residential and commercial construction projects Quantity Surveyor The Person Experience working for a main contractor is essential Previous experience delivering new build construction projects Able to commercially manage projects independently Strong understanding of cost reporting and contract administration Experience within an SME main contractor environment would be beneficial Ambitious and motivated to progress into a Senior Quantity Surveyor role Excellent communication and organisational skills Full UK driving licence This is a genuinely strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing and financially stable main contractor offering long-term progression, good quality projects and a supportive commercial team.
Foresight Search Ltd Nether Stowey, Somerset
06/07/2026
Full time
itle: Senior Site Manager (Housing) Location: Bridgwater Salary: 60,000 to 65,000 + Car allowance + bonus + package Sector: Residential, new build Start Date: ASAP Senior Site Manager - The Company: Our client is a leading quality focused residential main contractor with an established reputation across the regional market and beyond. Typical projects within the residential sector on social housing and open market developments typicaly between 70-130 units. Senior Site Manager - The Role: A fantastic career opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to deliver a residential new build project in Taunton. You will be responsible for leading the day to day design and build on a project reporting to a Contracts Manager. The role will be responsible for day to day delivery of site operations, programming, quality checks and subcontractor management. The project will be a medium scale residential proejct consisiting of a variety of open market and affordable homes, in timber and traditional frame - circa 100+ units. The role will be overseeing a Number 2 Site Manager. Senior Site Manager - The Person You will have solid experience with a residential main contractor Well educated - eithe Degree or HND level ideally Commutible between Exeter and Bristol Demonstrable experience of delivering residential (houses) projects within budget and programme Good I.T skills able to use a variety of systems Experience in creating and working to 2-3 week programmes You must have experience delivering at least 50 units at one time in a fast paced environment Proven experience in managing simultaneous site based trades teams and direct workforce. Innovative - ability to identify better ways of doing things High calibre individual who is committed to quality and programme A good team player, someone who wants to be part of a growing business to achieve common goals. Senior Site Manager - The Reward: Competitive salary Company car allowance 5% bonus Company benefits package Varied and unique residential developments Continued local work within the South West region Please contact Foresight Search for more information on this, or any other vacancy
Foresight Search Ltd Gloucester, Gloucestershire
27/06/2026
Full time
Title: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Gloucester Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Car Allowance + Package Sector: Main Contractor, New Build Construction Start Date: ASAP Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Company: Our client is a successful and well-established regional main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality new build construction projects across the South West and Midlands. Working across a diverse range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and public sector developments, they deliver projects typically valued between 5 million and 30 million. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a focus on quality, repeat business and staff retention, they offer an excellent long-term career opportunity within a supportive and professional environment. Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor - The Role: A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join an established commercial team delivering a variety of new build construction projects. You will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account, working closely with operational teams, clients and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered successfully and profitably. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a respected main contractor offering varied projects and genuine stability. Responsibilities will include: Commercial management of new build construction projects from start to completion. Procurement and management of subcontractor packages. Preparing, negotiating and agreeing subcontract orders. Cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting. Managing variations and change control. Valuing subcontractor applications and preparing payment certificates. Preparing and submitting client valuations. Managing project cash flow and commercial risk. Negotiating and agreeing final accounts. Working closely with site and project management teams. Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners. Ensuring projects achieve commercial targets and contractual compliance. The Candidate: The successful candidate will ideally have: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a new build main contractor. Experience delivering general building projects valued above 5 million. Strong commercial and contractual knowledge. HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or another construction-related discipline. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. A stable employment history demonstrating commitment. Full UK driving licence. Currently living within a commutable distance of Gloucester. Experience within building construction rather than civil engineering, infrastructure or consultancy. A desire to build a long-term career with a successful main contractor. Package: 60,000 - 75,000 basic salary. Car allowance. Pension. Holiday entitlement. Additional company benefits. Long-term career progression. Secure pipeline of varied new build projects.