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Finishing Foreman Commercial Office Refurbishment City of London 250 to 280 per day (CIS) Freelance A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman to join the team on a high-spec commercial office refurbishment in the heart of the City of London. This is a prominent CAT A/B refurbishment for a contractor with a strong pipeline of work across London. They need a hands-on finishing specialist who can drive quality through the closing stages of the project and deliver a snag-free handover. The role Reporting to the Site/Project Manager, you'll take ownership of the finishing phase, managing trades, sequencing the works, and holding subcontractors to the standard the client expects on a premium City scheme. Day to day you will: manage and coordinate finishing trades on site; drive quality control and lead the snagging and de-snagging process through to handover; monitor progress against programme and report on the finishing package; ensure all works are delivered to specification and on time; and uphold health & safety standards across your areas. What you'll need Proven experience as a Finishing Foreman on commercial office fit-out or refurbishment projects, ideally in central London. A sharp eye for detail and high finishing standards, with the ability to manage and motivate subcontractors. Strong understanding of programme and sequencing in the closing stages of a build. Valid CSCS card, SMSTS and First Aid. Excellent communication and the drive to deliver a quality handover. The package 250 to 280 per day (CIS), freelance, on a busy and well-run City of London project with a contractor offering genuine continuity of work for the right person

Site Manager. High-End Townhouse Refurbishment, Kensington Sector: Exclusive Residential Location: Kensington, SW7 / W8, London Project: £3m high-end townhouse refurbishment Contract: Permanent (or freelance day-rate, open to both) Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 + package (perm) / £300 to £325 per day (freelance, outside IR35) Start: Immediate, or by mutual agreement Reports to: Project Manager / Contracts Director The project A complete £3m refurbishment of a high-end private townhouse in prime Kensington. Scope spans structural alterations, full M&E reinstatement, bespoke joinery, premium finishes, plant room and basement works. The client expects developer-quality delivery in a residential setting. Finish levels, security, neighbour management and programme discipline are all non-negotiable. The role You will run the project on-site day-to-day. You will be responsible for the safe, programmed and on-budget delivery of every package from RC frame stage or strip-out through to snag-free handover. Key responsibilities Lead all on-site construction activities to programme, quality and budget. Manage and coordinate subcontractors, direct labour and site operatives across all packages: groundworks, M&E, dry-lining, joinery, decoration, flooring, finishes, FF&E. Enforce full compliance with health, safety, environmental and party-wall requirements. Manage relationships with adjoining owners and the local authority. Conduct daily quality inspections. Manage snagging through to client handover. Plan and control labour, plant, equipment and materials to meet operational and programme demands. Liaise directly with the client, design team, architect, structural engineer and M&E consultants. Proactively flag risks, changes and constraints. Produce site reports, programme updates and progress documentation for the Project Manager and Contracts Director. Champion high standards of site presentation. This is a residential street in central London, not a hoarded plot. Essential experience Minimum 5 years as a Site Manager on Exclusive Residential or High-End Refurbishment projects. Demonstrable track record running projects of £2m+ in central London. Strong understanding of premium finishes, bespoke joinery and high-tolerance setting-out. Confident managing a mixed subcontract base and direct labour. Comfortable interfacing with private clients, architects and the design team. Desirable Experience working on listed buildings or in conservation areas. Previous Kensington / Chelsea / Mayfair postcode delivery. Familiarity with party-wall awards and basement or structural underpinning works. Required tickets and qualifications CSCS: Black (Manager) or Gold (Site Supervisor minimum) SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), current First Aid at Work (3-day), current Fire Marshal , current Temporary Works Coordinator , desirable Package (perm) £65,000 to £70,000 basic, DOE Discretionary bonus on project completion 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Vehicle allowance or car Mobile, laptop Pension