Carpenter


Company:	Isteni Constructions & Consultants Ltd
Salary:	£34,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS7 8NN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Sept 2026
Closing date:	26 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Carpenter / Working Site Foreman

£34,000–£40,000 per year | Full-Time | Permanent

Bristol & Surrounding Areas

About Isteni

Isteni Design & Build is a fast-growing Bristol-based construction and property company specialising in loft conversions, extensions, renovations and high-quality residential projects.

As our project pipeline continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Carpenter / Working Site Foreman to become a key member of our construction team.

This is a hands-on role. You will remain actively involved in carpentry while also taking responsibility for the day-to-day organisation of the site, coordinating trades, maintaining quality, planning ahead and helping develop our apprentices.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership, thinks ahead, communicates well and takes genuine pride in their workmanship.

Key Carpentry Responsibilities

You will carry out and oversee high-quality first and second-fix carpentry, including:

Loft conversion and dormer carpentry

Structural timber work, joists and studwork

Traditional hand-cut roofing

Staircases and associated carpentry

Doors, frames and linings

Skirting and architraves

Flooring

Kitchens and fitted furniture

Wardrobes and built-in storage

Ironmongery

Fire doors where applicable

Boxing and access panels

Bespoke carpentry

Snagging and finishing works

Working accurately from architectural and structural drawings

Measuring and setting out works accurately

Strong Second-Fix Skills Are Essential

The quality of our finishing work is extremely important.

You should be highly competent with:

Hanging and adjusting doors

Door linings and frames

Skirting and architraves

Accurate mitres, scribes and joints

Ironmongery, locks and hinges

Stair components, handrails and balustrades

Kitchens and fitted furniture

Window boards

Built-in cupboards and shelving

Final adjustments and snagging

We are looking for someone who understands the difference between work being finished and being finished properly.

Site Foreman Responsibilities

Alongside your carpentry work, you will help take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the site, working closely with our Construction/Project Manager.

This will include:

Organising daily site activities and priorities

Coordinating trades, subcontractors, labourers and apprentices

Monitoring progress against the construction programme

Ensuring work is completed in the correct sequence

Checking workmanship and maintaining quality standards

Reading drawings and identifying potential issues

Planning ahead for labour, materials and upcoming works

Requesting materials with sufficient notice

Checking deliveries and reporting shortages

Identifying delays or problems early and communicating them to management

Managing ongoing snagging and rectification

Maintaining a clean, organised and professional site

Supporting site health & safety requirements

Ensuring the site is safe and secure

We want someone who plans rather than reacts.

If you can see that materials, information or another trade will be needed next week, we expect you to raise it today.

Training & Supporting Apprentices

You will also play an important role in developing our apprentices and junior team members by:

Teaching first and second-fix carpentry techniques

Demonstrating measuring and setting out

Helping apprentices understand drawings

Teaching safe and correct use of tools

Allocating appropriate tasks

Checking workmanship and providing constructive feedback

Helping improve quality and efficiency

Teaching good site habits and organisation

Leading by example

Formal teaching qualifications are not required, but you should be patient, approachable and willing to share your knowledge.

What We're Looking For

Technical ability is important, but attitude, reliability and ownership matter just as much to us.

You should be someone who:

Takes responsibility for their work

Arrives on time and can be relied upon

Thinks ahead rather than waiting to be told everything

Communicates problems early

Takes pride in quality and attention to detail

Looks for solutions when challenges arise

Works well with other trades

Treats apprentices and colleagues respectfully

Behaves professionally in clients' homes

Keeps sites clean and organised

Wants to learn, develop and progress

Essential Requirements

Full UK driving licence

Your own reliable vehicle – essential

Own essential hand tools

Highly Desirable

8–10+ years' carpentry/construction experience

Previous Site Foreman/Supervisor experience

Traditional hand-cut roofing

Loft conversion and extension experience

Structural carpentry

Kitchen and fitted furniture installation

Staircase installation

Fire door experience

Multi-trade knowledge

Experience supervising or training apprentices

Own Vehicle – Essential

You must have your own reliable vehicle to travel independently between our projects across Bristol and surrounding areas and transport your essential tools.

A company vehicle may become available following successful completion of probation, subject to role requirements and company policy.

Why Join Isteni?

£34,000–£40,000 salary, depending on experience and capability

Full-time, permanent position

Company pension

Potential company vehicle following probation

Varied, high-quality residential projects

Supportive and growing construction team

Opportunity to mentor and develop apprentices

Long-term career development

Opportunity to progress towards Site Management / Construction Management

Company events and employee benefits

We are building a team for the long term. As Isteni grows, we want the right people to grow with the business and take on greater responsibility and opportunity.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced carpenter who takes pride in your work and is ready to combine hands-on carpentry with site leadership, we'd like to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short introduction outlining your experience with:

First and second-fix carpentry

Loft conversions/extensions

Hand-cut roofing

Site supervision

Managing other trades

Training apprentices

Photos of previous work are strongly encouraged.

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