Working Foreman

  • RG Setsquare
  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • Nov 25, 2025
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Working Foreperson / Foreman

Location: Plymouth, covering Devon, Cornwall & South West England
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Working Foreperson / Foreman to join a growing and dynamic team delivering high-quality projects across the South West. This role involves supervising site operations and ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Contract Manager and Business Manager, you will play a key role in delivering Decarbonisation projects, cyclical works, and FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) works. You'll lead by example, ensuring productivity, safety, and quality across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide detailed and accurate reports to support costing and ordering of works.
  • Manage on-site activities, including setting up and monitoring subcontractors and directly employed staff.
  • Oversee daily site productivity and communicate progress to the Contracts Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, including welfare checks, PPE, and equipment inspections.

What We're Looking For:
Essential:

  • NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Work Supervision (or equivalent).
  • Experience delivering Decarbonisation projects.
  • First Aid at Work certification.
  • SSSTS qualification.
  • Strong knowledge of construction processes.
  • Ability to lead and motivate teams.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

  • SMSTS qualification.
  • Scaffold Inspection certification.
  • PASMA certification.

What's in it for You:

  • Weekly pay with a guaranteed 39-hour working week and annual pay reviews.
  • Opportunity to earn weekly productivity bonuses.
  • Company van, fuel card, and travel allowance.
  • Uniform and PPE provided at no cost.
  • 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays), plus 2 extra days after 5 years.
  • Pension contributions and life insurance cover.
  • Access to health and well being support, including free legal and financial advice.
  • Additional benefits and discounts through preferred suppliers.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.