Job Opportunity: Working Foreman – Residential Location: EN10 Duration: 3 months initially, with strong potential for ongoing work Rate: £22–£26 per hour, dependent on experience Contract Type: Freelance We are currently recruiting for an experienced Working Foreman to join a leading national contractor on a residential development in EN10. The project involves overseeing the final stages of construction across five newly built townhouses, with a particular focus on multi-trade finishing works, snagging and ensuring the properties are completed to a high standard ready for handover. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Working Foreman with a strong residential construction background who can confidently coordinate multiple trades while carrying out practical finishing works where required. The initial contract is for three months, with a genuine prospect of ongoing work thanks to the contractor's fantastic pipeline of future projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day running of site activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with the construction programme. * Take a hands-on approach to multi-trade finishing works, assisting with general finishing tasks and supporting subcontractors to maintain progress across all five properties. * Coordinate and supervise finishing trades, including joiners, decorators, plasterers, tilers, electricians, plumbers and other relevant subcontractors. * Manage internal finishing works such as second-fix carpentry, architraves, skirting boards, ironmongery, door adjustments, mastic application, minor making good and general snagging. * Oversee final decoration, touch-ups, plaster repairs and other remedial works to ensure a consistent, high-quality finish throughout each property. * Monitor the completion of kitchens, bathrooms, sanitaryware, tiling, flooring and other final fixtures and fittings, coordinating trades to avoid clashes and delays. * Carry out regular quality inspections, identify defects and incomplete works, and ensure snagging items are rectified promptly. * Organise and prioritise daily tasks across the development, allocating work to trades and ensuring labour is being used effectively. * Maintain a clear understanding of progress across each townhouse, driving works towards completion and ensuring handover deadlines are achieved. * Coordinate deliveries, materials and subcontractor attendance to ensure the site remains organised and finishing works progress without unnecessary disruption. * Liaise closely with the Site Manager and project team, providing regular progress updates and escalating any issues affecting quality, programme or delivery. * Maintain high standards of health and safety, housekeeping and site organisation throughout the final stages of construction. * Ensure completed properties are clean, presentable and ready for client inspections and handover. Requirements * Previous experience as a Working Foreman or in a similar supervisory role within residential construction. * Strong experience overseeing multi-trade finishing works on new-build residential developments. * A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to undertake minor finishing and remedial works where required. * Good knowledge of construction sequencing, snagging, quality control and residential handover processes. * Valid CSCS card. * SMSTS or SSSTS certification. * Valid First Aid qualification. * Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills. * The ability to coordinate multiple trades and drive works towards completion within tight deadlines. What's on Offer? * £22–£26 per hour, dependent on experience. * Initial three-month freelance contract. * Opportunity to work with a leading national contractor. * A hands-on role on a five-unit new-build townhouse development. * Strong potential for ongoing freelance work through the contractor's excellent pipeline of future projects. Interested? If you're an experienced Working Foreman with a strong residential finishing background, the relevant qualifications and the ability to drive a development through to completion, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this opportunity