Working Foreman – Structural Alterations & Groundworks

Job Title: Working Foreman
Location: Colchester and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:
We are currently looking for a reliable and experienced Working Foreman to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead and work alongside site operatives on a variety of residential and commercial projects, with a strong emphasis on structural alterations, groundworks, and underpinning.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who can manage teams on site while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and health & safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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Supervise and lead site teams on structural alteration and groundwork projects

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Undertake and oversee tasks such as underpinning, drainage, foundation works, and concrete pours

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Liaise with site managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out according to drawings and specifications

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Ensure compliance with site health & safety procedures and carry out site inductions/toolbox talks

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Monitor progress and report on daily activities

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Coordinate materials, plant, and labour effectively

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Read and interpret construction drawings and set out work as required

Requirements:

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Proven experience as a Working Foreman on structural and groundwork projects

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Strong knowledge of underpinning techniques, temporary works, and structural propping

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Hands-on, practical construction skills

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Ability to read drawings and work with minimal supervision

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CSCS Card (Gold or above preferred)

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SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (preferred)

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First Aid at Work certification (preferred)

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Full UK driving licence

What We Offer:

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Competitive salary based on experience

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Ongoing pipeline of interesting, technical projects

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Opportunity to develop within a growing and supportive team

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Company vehicle or travel allowance (depending on arrangement)