Night Shift Foreman

About the Role This project involves complex structural strengthening works in a live operational environment, with the majority of critical works being undertaken at night. You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading all night shift site activities
• Managing subcontractors and direct labour onsite
• Delivering planned works each shift in line with programme
• Ensuring areas are handed back clean, safe, and operational for daytime use
• Maintaining strong communication with the Site Manager and day shift team This role suits someone who is confident running a shift independently, making decisions on the ground, and driving outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Site Leadership & Shift Management

• Take full ownership of night shift operations
• Lead crews and subcontractors to deliver planned works
• Drive productivity while maintaining safety and quality
• Provide clear and accurate handovers to the day team

Structural Steel & Concrete Works

• Supervise and coordinate: o Structural steel install (UBs, SHS, bracing, cleats, connections) o Concrete breakout, underpinning, and new foundation works o Integration of new structure into existing building
• Ensure all works are carried out to drawings, specifications, and tolerances
• Check set-out, levels, and install accuracy
• General Carpentry Framing, finishing etc

Working in a Live Environment

• Plan and execute works to minimise disruption to operations
• Manage: o Noise, dust, and access o Public and staff safety
• Ensure site is left in a safe and usable condition for daytime trading

Health & Safety

• Lead by example and enforce strong H&S practices
• Manage risks associated with: o Structural demolition and modifications o Temporary works and propping o Night shift operations
• Ensure all workers are inducted and working to approved methodologies

Temporary Works & Sequencing

• Understand and follow structural sequencing requirements
• Monitor building stability during works
• Ensure temporary supports and propping are installed and maintained correctly
• Raise any concerns early where sequencing or safety is at risk

Quality & Delivery

• Maintain high standards of workmanship
• Monitor: o Steel install, fixings, alignment o Concrete quality, reinforcement, and finishes
• Assist with QA checks and inspections
• Deliver work right first time, minimising rework

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with the Site Manager to deliver planned outcomes
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers during night works
• Identify issues early and help drive practical solutions
• Ensure strong communication between night and day shift teams

What We’re Looking For Experience

• Proven experience as a Site Foreman or Leading Hand on commercial projects
• Strong hands-on background in: o Structural steel erection o Concrete works (foundations, breakout, reinstatement)
• Experience on strengthening, retrofit, or complex staging projects highly regarded

Skills & Attributes

• Able to read and interpret structural drawings
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and buildability
• Confident running a shift with minimal supervision
• Practical problem solver who can think on their feet
• Strong leadership presence onsite
• Reliable, organised, and takes ownership of outcomes