Contracts Supervisor - Construction Job in North London, London - £35,000 - £40,000

Timber frame focus, North London sites, company vehicle and bonus scheme

Job Summary

Contracts Supervisor Job North London. This role covers timber frame construction projects across North London within the construction sector. You will supervise site operations, coordinate timber frame erection teams, and ensure safe and compliant delivery.

The position involves daily collaboration with site managers and internal stakeholders to maintain programme and quality targets. You will oversee timber frame installation, roof truss assembly, and structural sequencing on active developments. The role requires strong site leadership and clear communication to maintain progress and resolve issues efficiently. You will report regularly on performance, quality inspections, and programme adherence.

This position suits an experienced timber frame supervisor seeking stable regional work with structured support. Projects are residential developments with repeatable build systems and defined delivery standards.

About the Company

This established construction organisation operates across residential development and contracting projects within the UK market. The business delivers timber frame and traditional build schemes with a strong focus on quality and programme certainty. Teams work across multiple live sites, supported by experienced management and structured reporting processes.

The organisation promotes consistent standards, health and safety compliance, and reliable delivery outcomes. Staff benefit from clear communication channels and defined responsibilities across projects. The environment supports professional development through exposure to varied residential schemes. Hunter Dunning supports recruitment for this opportunity and provides confidential guidance throughout the process.

Role & Responsibilities

• Supervise timber frame erection crews on site, ensuring safe working practices and consistent build quality standards.
• Coordinate daily activities with the principal contractor site manager to maintain programme alignment and workflow continuity.
• Report site progress, issues, and resource requirements to the contracts manager through structured daily updates.
• Complete weekly project reports for head office, detailing programme status, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Carry out recorded quality inspections on timber frame installations to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed on site, promoting a proactive safety culture among all operatives.
• Manage handover processes for completed timber frame structures, ensuring readiness for follow-on trades and inspections.
• Set daily and weekly work tasks for crews, monitoring productivity against programme targets and adjusting where required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience as a contracts supervisor or timber frame site foreman within residential construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of timber frame systems, roof trusses, and structural installation sequencing on active sites.
• Ability to lead site teams effectively, ensuring clear direction, accountability, and consistent performance outcomes.
• Confidence communicating with site managers, subcontractors, and internal teams in a professional manner.
• Minimum CSCS card or SMSTS certification, demonstrating understanding of site safety and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to monitor progress against programme targets and implement corrective actions when required.
• Experience completing quality inspections and maintaining accurate site records for reporting and compliance purposes.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple site priorities and changing project demands.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £35,000 – £40,000 per annum, dependent on experience and relevant site expertise.
• Company vehicle provided to support travel between North London and Northwest London project locations.
• Bonus scheme linked to performance, project delivery, and overall contribution to team objectives.
• Generous holiday entitlement supporting work life balance and planned time away from site operations.
• Life assurance cover providing additional financial security alongside employment benefits.
• Pension scheme supporting long term financial planning and retirement savings contributions.
• Flexible benefits package offering additional options tailored to individual employee preferences.

Who Is This Role Ideal For?

This role suits a contracts supervisor with strong timber frame experience seeking consistent regional projects. It is ideal for a site foreman ready to step into a broader supervisory role. Candidates should enjoy managing teams and maintaining high standards on residential developments.

You will value structured reporting and clear expectations across multiple sites. The position suits individuals who take ownership of quality, safety, and programme delivery. Strong communicators who work well with site managers will perform well in this environment. This opportunity offers stability, progression, and exposure to repeatable residential construction systems.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.

We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.

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Contracts Supervisor Job in North London – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref: 11857 )