Site Foreman – Immediate Start – S278 Experience Essential
Midlands (Coventry) Based | Salary: DOE
Contract, Full-Time
Are you an experienced Site Manager or Foreman with strong S278 knowledge?
Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Site Foreman to oversee a new housing development, with further projects scheduled after completion, offering long-term, continuous work. This role requires a reliable, organised leader with proven experience delivering residential schemes and managing S278 works to a high standard. You will coordinate trades, maintain site safety, and ensure smooth delivery from groundworks through to handover.
What’s on Offer:
Long-term pipeline of residential and civils projects
Supportive senior management and clear communication of build programmes
Opportunity to work with a reputable housing developer
Professional development and progression opportunities
Qualifications
Essential:
Proven Site Manager / Foreman experience
Strong understanding of S278 works
CSCS Card
Desirable:
SMSTS or SSSTS
First Aid at Work
Temporary Works Coordinator
Traffic Management qualifications
Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day site operations on a 15‑plot housing development
Manage and coordinate trades, subcontractors, and suppliers
Ensure all S278 works are delivered safely, compliantly, and to specification
Maintain high standards of health & safety across the site
Liaise with Project Managers, Engineers, and Local Authorities
Monitor progress against programme and report updates to senior management
Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
Ensure quality control throughout all stages of the build
Maintain excellent timekeeping and organisation in line with build schedules
Proactively identify risks, delays, or issues and implement solutions
Uphold professional conduct and represent the company positively
Support junior staff and mentor apprentices where required
Be flexible to support additional projects once this development is complete
Requirements
As Site Manager/Foreman, you will also be expected to:
Complete all site paperwork accurately and on time
Submit weekly reports, site diaries, and compliance documentation
Ensure all information is passed to Head Office in line with company standards
Communicate effectively with staff, clients, and external stakeholders
Health, Safety & Compliance
All employees are required to:
Comply with all employment legislation and relevant codes of good practice
Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others
Co-operate fully with the company to ensure statutory and safety requirements are met
About Regional Recruitment
This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.
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For more information contact Sam in the Construction team on (phone number removed).
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