Site Foreman

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Foreman to oversee our projects. The ideal candidate is a natural problem solver who enjoys working outdoors, has significant trade experience, and demonstrates excellent leadership and project management skills. This role requires someone who can see the big picture, ensure projects run both on time and on budget, maintain high standards of health and safety and creates a vibrant and positive atmosphere for a long term team of contractors. 

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a joiner or carpenter (or possibly some other trade) 
• Minimum 2 years of experience supervising or managing others.
• All round understanding of what it would take to work with other contractors to help deliver a project; 90% of which would be garden rooms. 
• Strong planning and coordination skills to ensure projects run smoothly.
• Natural problem solver with the ability to keep the team working efficiently.
• Excellent leadership skills, capable of coaching and supporting team members.
• Self-motivated and directed, with a focus on project completion.
• Friendly and sociable, committed to both the team and company Directors. 
• Driver with own vehicle. 
• High standards of project management and resource coordination.
• Ability to make commercially sound decisions that priortise the companies goals. 
• Conscientious attitude, reliability, and consistency.
• Adherence to health and safety standards, maintaining tidy and organized sites.
• No BS approach to getting things done, and able to discern when others are trying to pull a fast one. 

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with external building structures, such as cabins and pods.
• Possession of own van.
• Wide network of tradespeople (e.g., electricians, plumbers).
• Willingness to work on remote jobs when necessary. 
• Ability to generate reports using company software and identify areas for improvement.
• Experience in recruiting and interviewing team members.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing day-to-day operations on the construction site.
• Ensuring materials and tools are available as needed.
• Coaching and mentoring younger team members.
• Maintaining necessary standards of health and safety on site.
• Ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget, and to a high standard.
• Maintaining professionalism and representing the company positively at all times.
• Generating reports and providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Values:

Our company values are integral to our operations and decision-making processes. We love creating a fun, inclusive and positive culture where we celebrate what we do, yet have each others backs for challenges outside of work. We love creating a sense of tribe; think an SAS squad that can hit the ground running and smash a project out of the work seriously impressing customers. We seek individuals who align with our emphasis on trustworthiness, integrity, honesty, and teamwork. We’re passionate about what we do, and work with those who are proper grafters and love to celebrate at the end of the week and for special occasions. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply directly. We will be conducting first and second interviews in the coming week with a starting date on the 7th June for an exciting new project starting on the 10th June. It will be continuous work. HQ is based in Southbourne, Bournemouth. 

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role 

We look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can become a valuable part of our team. Let's do this!