Shuttering Carpenter Foreman
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71 days left
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Date posted
September 25, 2026
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Closing date
December 24, 2026
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Location
Hethersett
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Salary
£45,000 - £58,000 /year
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Career level
Experienced Tradesperson / Supervisor
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Qualification
SSSTS / SMSTS qualification & proven supervisory track record on major civil sites
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Experience
5+ Years
Description
Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious Shuttering Carpenter Foreman to join their project team in Hethersett, delivering critical civil and building infrastructure. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.
This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with high-profile engineering assets, structured professional development, and the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary industry experts across the UK construction sector.
Position Overview & Key Facts
- Employer: Laing O’Rourke
- Vacancy Requisition ID: 8071
- Project / Base Location: Norwich Road, Hethersett, , NR9 3AU, United Kingdom
- Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
- Target Experience: 5+ Years
- Compensation Benchmark: £45,000 – £58,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
- Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Supervise shuttering carpentry gangs, formwork joiners, and concrete finishing teams across complex substructure and superstructure packages.
- Lead daily activity briefings, allocate work packages, inspect formwork assemblies (Doka, Peri, proprietary systems), and verify dimensional tolerances against structural drawings.
- Coordinate closely with steelfixers, MEP conduit installers, and quality inspectors to achieve sign-offs on pre-pour Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
- Enforce strict site health, safety, and environmental standards, ensuring all working-at-height controls, edge protection, and strike procedures are followed.
- Manage material requisitions for timber, formwork consumables, release agents, and specialized tie systems to avoid project delays.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Recognized NVQ Level 3 in Formwork / Shuttering Carpentry or Trade Apprenticeship equivalent.
- Valid CSCS Gold Supervisory Card (Occupational Work Supervision – Formwork / Shuttering).
- Current SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) or SMSTS qualification.
- Extensive experience supervising formwork gangs on large-scale reinforced concrete frame or civil infrastructure projects.
- Deep understanding of temporary works procedures, concrete pour pressures, and formwork striking times.
What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)
- Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
- Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
- Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
- Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
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This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.