Salary: £38,000
Location: Newton Abbot (projects within approx. 45-minute radius)
Unicorn Construction is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Site Carpenter & Working Foreman to join our growing team. We deliver high-quality residential and commercial projects across Devon, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and can lead from the front on site.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out all aspects of site carpentry to a high standard, including:
1st and 2nd fix carpentry
Kitchen fitting
Installation of staircases (bespoke and standard)
Formwork and shuttering
Cut roofs and trussed roof structures
External carpentry including decking and fencing
* Work independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of your work
* Oversee, support and mentor junior carpenters and apprentices
* Act as a key point of contact for client liaison where required
* Ensure materials are ordered, stored and protected efficiently to minimise waste and maintain programme
* Collaborate effectively with other trades to ensure smooth project delivery
* Complete works within agreed timescales to meet programme and budget requirements
* Set out works accurately from drawings and specifications
* Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in a similar senior carpentry role
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
* High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
* Reliable, organised and proactive approach
Why work for Unicorn Construction
At Unicorn Construction, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects and building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, team and partners. We are a close-knit, professional team that values craftsmanship, reliability and doing things the right way.
Working with us means being part of a company where your skills are respected, your input is valued and your work genuinely makes a difference. We focus on well-run projects, clear communication and a supportive site environment, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your role and progress your career.
With a steady pipeline of work across Devon, all within a practical 45-minute radius of Newton Abbot, we aim to provide consistency, variety and a healthy work-life balance.
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a team that shares that mindset, Unicorn Construction is the right place for you.