Location: Newton Abbot (projects within approx. 45-minute radius)
Unicorn Construction is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Site Carpenter & Working Foreman to join our growing team. We deliver high-quality residential and commercial projects across Devon, and we are looking for someone who takes pride in their work and can lead from the front on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all aspects of site carpentry to a high standard, including:
- 1st and 2nd fix carpentry
- Kitchen fitting
- Installation of staircases (bespoke and standard)
- Formwork and shuttering
- Cut roofs and trussed roof structures
- External carpentry including decking and fencing
- Work independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of your work
- Oversee, support and mentor junior carpenters and apprentices
- Act as a key point of contact for client liaison where required
- Ensure materials are ordered, stored and protected efficiently to minimise waste and maintain programme
- Collaborate effectively with other trades to ensure smooth project delivery
- Complete works within agreed timescales to meet programme and budget requirements
- Set out works accurately from drawings and specifications
- Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a similar senior carpentry role
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship
- Reliable, organised and proactive approach
Why Work for Unicorn Construction
At Unicorn Construction, we take pride in delivering high-quality projects and building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, team and partners. We are a close-knit, professional team that values craftsmanship, reliability and doing things the right way.
Working with us means being part of a company where your skills are respected, your input is valued and your work genuinely makes a difference. We focus on well-run projects, clear communication and a supportive site environment, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of your role and progress your career.
With a steady pipeline of work across Devon, all within a practical 45-minute radius of Newton Abbot, we aim to provide consistency, variety and a healthy work-life balance.
If you take pride in your work and want to be part of a team that shares that mindset, Unicorn Construction is the right place for you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you previously supervised or mentored other carpenters or apprentices on site?
- Are you able to confidently read drawings, set out works, and manage your own materials to meet programme deadlines?
- How many years of experience do you have in 1st and 2nd fix carpentry?
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
