Are you an experienced site professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic and expanding team at AD Construction Group as a Site Foreperson and pave your way to leadership!

About Us

Since 1944, AD Construction Group has established itself as a well-regarded refurbishment contractor, providing building maintenance services within the public sector, predominantly to local authority housing associations. We carry out a complete range of decorating, building, and repair work across London, Kent, and Southeast England.

At AD Construction, we treasure our hardworking and loyal staff, which is why we encourage progression and internal recruitment through our AD pathways program.

With work hours confined to weekdays and designated time off for bank holidays and Christmas, AD promotes a healthy work-life balance.

We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Site Foreperson to join our dynamic team and oversee operations in and around Kent and London. (Postcode on the advert is for the Head Office - not the site locations)

Description of Role

The Foreperson needs to plan and supervise the day-to-day activities at site level and ensure that work is carried out in a safe manner in compliance with all H&S legislation.

The areas change regularly subject to the property list provided by the client and therefore the appointed person needs to be flexible and willing to work in multiple areas at any one time.

After completion of current projects, you would continue on any of their other projects covering London and the South East of England. Because of this driving is a fundamental part of the role. Please do not apply unless you have a full valid driver’s license, and are willing to undertake distances to and from the site, and between sites.

Candidate profile

They are looking for a candidate who is a good team player but is able to use their own initiative where required. A hard worker with a friendly, easy-going nature, who is able to build a rapport with the site staff and the team. The confidence to manage people and tackle problems as and when they arise.

Essential Skills & Experience

• General social housing refurbishment
• Experience or background in decorating and managing cyclical redecoration & repair programs
• Kitchen & bathroom renewal experience
• A confident can-do attitude
• Experience of managing a team of trade staff across multiple sites and locations
• Good working knowledge of varied trades
• Experience in a similar role will be highly beneficial
• Awareness of cost control
• A flexible approach to the role
• The ability to work alone and report back to management where necessary
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to establish good working relationships with clients, the public and subcontractors
• An excellent understanding of Health & Safety
• Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload
• CSCS card holder

Desirable Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Scaffold Inspection (Training can be provided)
• First Aid (Training can be provided)
• IPAF training
• PASMA training
• Basic scaffold inspection

Package:

• Salary: £43,000 to £50,000, based on experience
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (1hr for lunch)
• Holidays: Annual leave plus bank holidays, Birthday day off and Christmas closure.
• Manual company van (tracked) and fuel card for business use (must be over 25 to be on our company insurance)
• Phone for business use.
• Company branded uniform and relevant PPE.

Additional information:

• DBS check will be carried out on your behalf at the companies expense
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Initial six Month Probationary Period

Career Growth and Training Opportunities

At AD Construction, we are dedicated to your professional development. Joining us as a Site Foreperson provides you the opportunity to a structured career pathway with the possibility of progression to more senior roles within the company, such as Contracts Supervisor or eventually Contracts Manager. Our comprehensive training opportunities will equip you with the necessary skills to advance your career. With our commitment to internal promotion, your hard work and dedication will be recognized and rewarded.

All applications are assessed in line with the Equal Opportunities Regulations and Data Protection Regulations. For more information please see our website www.theadgroup.co.uk