Site Foreman

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction, refurbishment, maintenance, and repair activities across multiple sites.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to programme.
• Allocate daily tasks to labour teams and monitor productivity and workmanship.
• Ensure all work complies with drawings, specifications, quality standards, and company requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify defects, risks, or delays requiring corrective action.
• Assist with site establishment, setting out, and interpretation of construction drawings.
• Monitor material usage and notify management of procurement requirements to avoid delays.
• Ensure materials, tools, equipment, and plant are correctly utilised, maintained, and secured.
• Maintain accurate site records, including labour attendance, daily diaries, deliveries, and progress reports.
• Enforce Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards and ensure compliance with all site regulations.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions, and safety briefings.
• Assist the Site Agent with progress tracking and reporting.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to quality and programme requirements.
• Completion of snag list, quality inspections, and handover processes.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, accountability, and high standards across all site personnel.

Requirements

Qualification

• National Certificate, Diploma, or Trade Qualification in Building, Construction, Carpentry, Civil Works, or a related field.
• Trade Test qualification will be advantageous.
• OHS Representative or Supervisor training will be advantageous.
• Relevant construction industry certifications will be advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Site / Construction Foreman, General Foreman, or similar supervisory role within the construction industry.
• Proven experience supervising residential, commercial, healthcare, or refurbishment projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, quality control, and site coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Sound knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and site compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, labour teams, and suppliers.
• Knowledge of setting out and basic surveying principles.
• Experience maintaining site documentation and records.
• Computer literate

Skills and Attributes

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent practical construction knowledge and technical aptitude.
• Strong skills in setting out new works.
• Ability to manage labour teams and subcontractors effectively.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to make sound decisions on-site.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage professionally with teams and management.
• Reliable, disciplined, and able to perform under pressure.
• Uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

Specific Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence is essential.
• Two written and positive references.
• Clear health record.
• Clear credit record.
• No criminal record.