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General Foreman

Job details
Posting date: 16 February 2026
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per year
Additional salary information: plus benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 March 2026
Location: South East London, London, BR6 0SX
Company: Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: GF1_1771247062

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Summary

General Foreman
Location: South East London
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience)

Our client is a growing construction business seeking a reliable, hands-on General Foreman to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a key hire within a scaling company, offering genuine long-term progression opportunities.

This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for an experienced carpenter or multi-trade builder who is confident leading small teams while remaining actively involved in site work.

The Role

The General Foreman will lead small site teams, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will work alongside the team daily while overseeing programme, quality and client communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and instructing small installation teams on customer sites

  • Implementing structured construction systems and build processes

  • Hands-on construction work including timber framing, cladding, insulation, windows and doors, plasterboarding, flooring, roofing, decorating and finishing

  • Problem-solving on site and managing day-to-day operational challenges

  • Ensuring quality standards and customer satisfaction are maintained

  • Working within the Tunbridge Wells workshop on pre-fabrication as required

  • Communicating effectively with clients and updating them on progress

  • Contributing ideas to improve efficiency and build quality

Work Locations

  • Workshop based in Kent

  • Customer sites across London and the South East (typically within one hour of Central London, inside or close to the M25)

  • Primarily site-based and outdoors when not working in the workshop

Requirements

  • Multi-skilled builder or carpenter with strong woodworking ability

  • Minimum three to five years' experience in construction or carpentry

  • Experience leading or supervising small teams

  • Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think on your feet

  • Good communication skills with both team members and clients

  • Ability to follow structured systems and processes

Package

  • £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience

  • Permanent, full-time role (Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm)

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays

  • Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions

  • All tools, equipment, PPE and uniform provided

  • Ongoing training in technical construction systems

  • Clear progression opportunities as the business expands

  • Stable, consistent workload within a growing company

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