General Builder / Working Foreman
£47,385 - £52,650 Per Year
(£20.25 - £22.50 per hour)
(£182.25 - £202.50 per day)
We are a construction and refurbishment company based in Rainham Essex
Looking for an experienced and knowledgeable General Builder / Working Foreman to join our team to oversee the day-to-day on-site operations. We work in London and the surrounding areas delivering projects covering all aspects of construction and refurbishment.
You will be responsible for overseeing projects, organising resources to ensure all works meet the required quality, programme and safety standards as well as being hands on with the projects. You will need to have a very good knowledge of the construction industry and refurbishment projects as you will be overseeing all trades. This role will require you to build relationships with clients and contractors, whilst ensuring projects are run safely, efficiently and productively to the highest of standards. When needed you will be required to offer solutions to on site issues and liaise with the contracts managers and surveyors to provide operational support. A company vehicle will be provided, and a full UK driver’s licence is essential for this P.A.Y.E position.
We are looking for a dedicated, positive and enthusiastic candidate who wants to work as part of a team and has the motivation to help the continual growth of the company.
This is a permanent P.A.Y.E. position joining our existing team.
Working hours 8am-5pm Monday to Friday with 1 hour breaks.
Responsibilities
Day to day site organisation
Dealing with clients and ensuring a high level of quality and service is delivered.
Providing construction knowledge and guidance when required.
Reporting daily back to contracts managers and surveyors.
Organising materials liaising with the office
Attending weekly progress meetings and safety meetings
Maintaining health and safety standards on sites and carry out inductions.
Organising and liaising with office to organise sub-contractors etc..
Monitor on site materials
Check and record labour outputs against time sheets
Ensure sub-contracted labour meets required standards
Carry out and record weekly toolbox talks to labour and sub-contractors
No remote working
Manage construction site, ensuring that all workers adhere to construction plans and safety
targets.
The following skills are necessary:
Must have a trade qualification/served apprenticeship
At least 5 years supervisory experience
Construction knowledge and background
SMSTS (site managers safety training scheme) or SSSTS (Site supervisor safety training scheme) (Essential)
First Aid Certification (Essential)
Asbestos Awareness Certificate (Essential)
Full UK Drivers Licence (Essential)
To be able to pass DBS Check (Essential)
Good general health and safety knowledge
Read drawings / set out new work and have good knowledge of all building trades.
Good to have but not necessary
CSCS card
Company Benefits
20 days paid holiday plus all Public and bank holidays paid
Company vehicle with Fuel Card
Company clothing and all PPE supplied
Company contributory pension scheme
Company mobile and tablet/laptop
Please Note: All work is around Essex and London.