Senior Foreman Bricklayer

The Senior Foreman is responsible for leading the successful delivery of multiple masonry projects by overseeing Site Foremen, supporting project teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, profitably, on programme and to Brickit's quality standards.

This role works alongside another Senior Foreman, with each responsible for managing their own portfolio of projects while collectively supporting Brickit's construction operations. Together, the Senior Foremen manage and coordinate labour, maintain builder relationships and provide hands-on leadership to ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably and to Brickit's high standards.

Unlike a traditional supervisory role, the Senior Foreman remains actively involved in construction, providing hands-on leadership where it adds the greatest value. This includes assisting with project establishment, set out, complex construction details, labour support and resolving on-site challenges during critical stages of a project.

The Senior Foreman is both a leader and a practical construction professional who leads by example, develops people and supports project delivery across the business.

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Primary Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead Site Foremen to become confident project leaders.

• Understand individual personalities, key drivers and strengths.

• Develop the leadership capability of project teams.

• Promote Brickit's culture, values and professional standards.

• Conduct regular site visits and tool box talks.

• Build accountability across project teams.

• Support apprentices, labourers and bricklayers in their development.

• Conduct performance reviews with Site Foremen.

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Project Leadership and Reporting

Provide leadership across multiple projects by:

• Reviewing programme status.

• Monitoring labour productivity.

• Reviewing budgets and project performance.

• Coordinating labour between projects.

• Supporting quality outcomes.

• Assisting with client and builder communication.

• Monitoring project risks.

• Supporting Site Foremen with planning and decision making.

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Working Site Leadership

Remain actively involved in project delivery by providing practical support where required.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting out new projects.

• Assisting with project establishment.

• Checking levels, profiles and critical dimensions.

• Supporting difficult structural or architectural details.

• Assisting with project start-ups.

• Supporting concrete pours and critical inspections.

• Providing additional labour support during high-pressure periods.

• Filling temporary labour gaps where practical.

• Working alongside project teams to maintain programme where required.

• Leading by example through visible site presence.

The Senior Foreman is expected to remain construction focused and prepared to assist on site whenever their experience can improve safety, quality, productivity or programme outcomes across multiple projects.

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Operational Management

Monitor projects to ensure they are delivered:

• Safely.

• On programme.

• Within budget.

• To Brickit's quality standards.

• Profitably.

Review weekly:

• Labour allocation.

• Material requirements.

• Productivity.

• Builder relationships.

• Variations.

• Commercial risks.

• Upcoming milestones.

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Builder Relationships

Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with builders.

Responsibilities include:

• Attending site meetings.

• Resolving issues promptly.

• Managing expectations professionally.

• Maintaining regular communication.

• Protecting Brickit's reputation.

• Identifying future opportunities.

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Resource Planning

Plan labour requirements:

• Daily.

• Weekly.

• Fortnightly.

Coordinate labour movements across projects.

Identify future labour requirements before they become critical.

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Quality Management

Conduct quality inspections across projects.

Support Site Foremen in preventing defects.

Develop practical construction solutions.

Reduce rework through planning and mentoring.

Maintain Brickit's reputation for exceptional workmanship.

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Safety Leadership

Promote a proactive safety culture.

Conduct site safety inspections.

Support Site Foremen in maintaining safe work practices.

Investigate incidents and implement improvements where required.

Lead by example.

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Financial Performance

Review weekly/daily project reports including:

• Revenue.

• Labour productivity.

• Material usage.

• Gross Profit.

• Net Profit.

• Programme performance.

• Variations.

Support the company in improving overall project profitability.

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Continuous Improvement

Drive continual improvement by:

• Developing Site Foremen.

• Improving planning systems.

• Refining labour allocation.

• Improving project setup.

• Enhancing communication.

• Increasing productivity.

• Sharing lessons learned across projects.

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What Success Looks Like

A successful Senior Foreman:

• Leads by example.

• Is respected by builders and project teams.

• Develops capable Site Foremen.

• Delivers profitable projects.

• Maintains strong client relationships.

• Solves problems before they escalate.

• Remains actively involved in construction.

• Is willing to step onto site and assist wherever required.

• Creates a positive culture through visible leadership.

• Contributes to the long-term growth and reputation of Brickit.

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At Brickit, our Senior Foremen are not just office-based managers. They are working leaders who combine practical construction expertise with strong leadership. They are expected to mentor, plan, coordinate and lead—but also to step onto site when required, support their teams and help deliver successful projects. We believe the best leaders earn respect by remaining connected to the work and leading from the front.