Site Foreman

Working Foreman - Heritage & Listed Building Restoration

Location: Manchester / Yorkshire (with travel to sites across the region)
Salary: From £21.00 an hour
Package: Company Van, Fuel Card, Bonus Scheme, Extensive Training & Development

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Working Foreman to join a growing specialist contractor delivering high-quality projects within the heritage, restoration, and listed building sector.

With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for long-term stability, career progression, and the chance to work on unique and prestigious restoration projects. The business is committed to investing in its people and provides significant ongoing training and development opportunities.

Working closely with the Contracts Manager, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects, supporting site operations and ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities while remaining hands-on where required.

Projects typically involve:

• Heritage and listed building restoration
• Structural alterations
• Steelwork installations
• Demolition works
• Building refurbishment and restoration

Key Responsibilities

• Managing operatives and subcontractors on site
• Ensuring health & safety standards are maintained at all times
• Conducting site inspections and signing off completed works
• Coordinating labour, materials, and resources
• Assisting with site documentation and reporting
• Supporting the management of project variations
• Maintaining programme targets and quality standards
• Liaising with site teams, clients, and management

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Working Foreman, Site Supervisor, or similar
• Experience within restoration, refurbishment, structural alteration, demolition, or construction projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to travel across Yorkshire, Leeds, Manchester, and surrounding areas
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification
• First Aid qualification
• PASMA qualification
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Company van
• Fuel card
• Performance-related bonuses
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and certifications
• Career progression within a growing business
• Long-term job security with a strong pipeline of projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment