Foreperson
| Company: | Ian Williams Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,263 to £44,859 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | RG21 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are a long standing and ever-growing Property Services business built around skilled tradespeople and we’re currently looking for a Foreperson to join our Planned Works Capital team in Hampshire. You’ll help deliver essential domestic upgrades—mainly kitchens and bathrooms—in our clients’ homes, making sure every job is completed safely, professionally and to a quality high standard.
Reporting to the Contract Manager, you’ll oversee a range of work, including carpentry, electrical installation, flooring, decorating and property refurbishment. You’ll be an important link between our office and site teams, working mainly in customers’ homes.
If you take pride in improving the homes and spaces people rely on, we want to hear from you.
What we offer
Competitive basic salary of £42,263 for a 39-hour working week
On target earnings up to £46,319 with bonus, overtime and travel expense
Company van and fuel card
Uniform and PPE provided
Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity
Our tradespeople join us—and stay with us. We genuinely invest in career development, giving you the support and opportunities to build a long-term career. Find out more in “Life at Ian Williams” below.
The Foreperson role:
Help manage the day-to-day delivery of planned works, mainly kitchen and bathroom projects/contracts
Support the Contract Manager in supervising tradespeople and site activity
Complete and oversee work including carpentry, plumbing, flooring, electrical installation, decorating and internal painting
Carry out site welfare and health and safety checks, including safe working practices, PPE and equipment inspections
Support pre-work inspections, site set-ups and final checks on completed work
What will you bring as a Foreperson?
A relevant construction qualification—ideally SSSTS—plus a trade or technical qualification such as NVQ Level 2
Experience overseeing site operations and ensuring work meets safety, quality and contract standards
A good understanding of building regulations, health and safety legislation and industry standards
Knowledge of common construction methods, site hazards, risk assessments, incident investigations and quality checks
A practical, organised approach to problem-solving
A full, current UK driving licence
Life at Ian Williams
At Ian Williams, you’ll have stability, a strong focus on safety and opportunities to progress. Our long-term contracts provide secure work, a guaranteed 39-hour paid week and regular opportunities to increase your earnings.
Safety is at the heart of how we work, recognised by our RoSPA Presidential Award. Our tradespeople stay with us for an average of 4.5 years because their skills are valued, hard work is rewarded and development is supported—both on and off the tools. Many have progressed into Business and General Manager roles. Don’t just apply for a job—apply for a career.
Can’t find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page, and join our talent community.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.