Job Title: Site Manager (Hands-On / Working Foreman)
Placrs client is currently looking to appoint a hands-on tool-led Site Manager to support the delivery of small architect-led residential projects.
This is not a traditional management-only role. The successful candidate will be expected to actively work on the tools while organising and leading site operations. The position is ideally suited to an experienced builder lead carpenter or working foreman who is used to running smaller residential projects while remaining directly involved in the build.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and organise day-to-day site operations on small residential builds
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Actively work on the tools alongside the team
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Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site
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Maintain programme timelines and ensure projects remain on track
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Uphold high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
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Problem-solve in real time and make practical buildable decisions
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Ensure health & safety compliance on site
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Liaise with architects clients and suppliers as required
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Maintain strong site culture and professional standards
Candidate Profile:
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Strong background in general building or carpentry
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Proven experience running small residential projects
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Comfortable leading a team while remaining hands-on
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Trade-qualified or time-served builder preferred
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Own tools and typically operates with own van
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Strong practical knowledge of residential construction
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Able to command respect on site through practical experience
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Organised reliable and solutions-focused
Job Title: Site Manager (Hands-On / Working Foreman) Placrs client is currently looking to appoint a hands-on tool-led Site Manager to support the delivery of small architect-led residential projects. This is not a traditional management-only role. The successful candidate will be expected to active...
Job Title: Site Manager (Hands-On / Working Foreman)
Placrs client is currently looking to appoint a hands-on tool-led Site Manager to support the delivery of small architect-led residential projects.
This is not a traditional management-only role. The successful candidate will be expected to actively work on the tools while organising and leading site operations. The position is ideally suited to an experienced builder lead carpenter or working foreman who is used to running smaller residential projects while remaining directly involved in the build.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Lead and organise day-to-day site operations on small residential builds
-
Actively work on the tools alongside the team
-
Coordinate and manage subcontractors on site
-
Maintain programme timelines and ensure projects remain on track
-
Uphold high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
-
Problem-solve in real time and make practical buildable decisions
-
Ensure health & safety compliance on site
-
Liaise with architects clients and suppliers as required
-
Maintain strong site culture and professional standards
Candidate Profile:
-
Strong background in general building or carpentry
-
Proven experience running small residential projects
-
Comfortable leading a team while remaining hands-on
-
Trade-qualified or time-served builder preferred
-
Own tools and typically operates with own van
-
Strong practical knowledge of residential construction
-
Able to command respect on site through practical experience
-
Organised reliable and solutions-focused
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