Vacancy title:
Timber Construction Foreman

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Construction, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Management]

Jobs at:
Quantum Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, May 16 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

Quantum provides consultancy and training services to help organisations to leverage their workplace corporate real estate and physical assets as strategic tool to achieve their business strategy goals and sustainability objectives.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Timber Construction Foreman for an alltimber sustainable project requiring precise geometry, disciplined installation, robust waterproofing, and a high standard of finish, with structured construction records for certification.

Scope

• Timber structural frame is installed by a specialist subcontractor
• Exterior cladding, timber waterproofing, termite protection, and all exterior and interior finishing works are carried out by the in-house team

Role

• Work from architectural and structural drawings
• Check subcontracted timber structure installation against geometry, dimensions, and connection details in accordance with drawings
• Correct deviations before work proceeds
• Lead and supervise in-house cladding, waterproofing, and finishing works
• Maintain high standards for fixings, timber protection, installation, and finishing quality
• Complete daily construction records and logs

Requirements

• Experience delivering timber structures and high-quality finishes on site
• Experience must include timber structures (e.g. timber framing, timber roof structures, timber decking or similar); furniture/joinery-only experience is not suitable
• Ability to read and apply architectural and structural drawings for complex geometry
• Experience supervising contractors and managing site teams
• Strong understanding of timber fixings, connections, and waterproofing details
• Attention to accuracy, detailing, and final finish

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV  using the position as subject 

Submit your CV and include:

• Relevant experience
• Photographs of completed timber work
• Expected remuneration

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