Job Title: Working Foreman Location: Colchester and surrounding areas Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent About the Role: We are currently looking for a reliable and experienced Working Foreman to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead and work alongside site operatives on a variety of residential and commercial projects, with a strong emphasis on structural alterations, groundworks, and underpinning. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who can manage teams on site while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and health & safety compliance. Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and lead site teams on structural alteration and groundwork projects * Undertake and oversee tasks such as underpinning, drainage, foundation works, and concrete pours * Liaise with site managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure works are carried out according to drawings and specifications * Ensure compliance with site health & safety procedures and carry out site inductions/toolbox talks * Monitor progress and report on daily activities * Coordinate materials, plant, and labour effectively * Read and interpret construction drawings and set out work as required Requirements: * Proven experience as a Working Foreman on structural and groundwork projects * Strong knowledge of underpinning techniques, temporary works, and structural propping * Hands-on, practical construction skills * Ability to read drawings and work with minimal supervision * CSCS Card (Gold or above preferred) * SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (preferred) * First Aid at Work certification (preferred) * Full UK driving licence What We Offer: * Competitive salary based on experience * Ongoing pipeline of interesting, technical projects * Opportunity to develop within a growing and supportive team * Company vehicle or travel allowance (depending on arrangement)