Working Site Foreman – Carpentry Background

About the role

This is a site‑based foreman position for a high‑end residential construction firm in Oxfordshire. The role blends hands‑on carpentry work with day‑to‑day site leadership, allowing you to stay on the tools while coordinating the build.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily site activities and deliver briefings to the crew.
• Coordinate trades, organise workloads and ensure schedules are met.
• Monitor health & safety standards and maintain site quality.
• Attend site meetings and report progress to the Site/Project Manager.
• Provide on‑site problem solving and support to the team.

Required profile

• Strong carpentry background with proven on‑site experience.
• Experience in residential construction, preferably bespoke or heritage projects.
• Ability to manage trades and organise daily site activity.
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Carpentry
• Site coordination
• Health & safety awareness

What we offer

• Salary £45,000 – £55,000 per year.
• Company vehicle or allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• 20 days holiday plus discretionary bonus.
• Training towards Project Management and Contracts Management.