Finishing Foreman - Tier 1 Contractor - Cork

Office/Project Location: Cork

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Location: Blackpool Cork Site Based

Pay: €65K-€80K, Negotiable depending on experience

Experience: 5+years working with main contractors in similar roles

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading building contractor working on Corkin based Projects

They are seeking multiple Finishing Supervisors ideally coming from trades background in carpentry or drylining.

The Finishing Foreman will oversee and coordinate finishing activities across site operations, ensuring high-quality completion of internal and external finishes, adherence to programme milestones and compliance with health, safety and quality standards. This role will supervise finishing teams, manage subcontractor performance, and work closely with site management and trade operatives to deliver defect-free handovers that meet client expectations.

Supervise and coordinate finishing trades, including plastering, joinery, painting, tiling and other specialist finishing works, ensuring work is carried out to the required standard and sequence.

Plan and programme finishing activities in conjunction with the site manager and subcontractors to achieve milestones and maintain flow to follow-on trades.

Monitor quality standards on a daily basis, conduct inspections, identify defects and enforce rectification to ensure completed areas meet specifications and client requirements.

Supervise and mentor finishing operatives, promoting best practice, productivity and a culture of continuous improvement on site.

Manage subcontractor performance, review work scopes, issue instructions, and escalate non-conformance or programme risks to the site management team.

Maintain accurate records of progress, labour and materials; produce daily reports, update snagging registers and support handover documentation.

Co-ordinate with site management, clients and other trades to resolve interface issues, minimise delays and ensure safe access to areas requiring finishing works.

Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental procedures; conduct toolbox talks, monitor PPE use and take appropriate action to address unsafe practices.

Implement and maintain quality control checks, attend snagging inspections and support the close-out of defects prior to practical completion.

Contribute to materials procurement and stock control for finishing activities, reporting shortages or defects to the site team promptly.

Provide input to site meetings, prepare minutes where required and support continuous improvement initiatives related to finishing processes.

Requirements

Proven experience supervising finishing trades on construction projects, ideally with a main contractor, developer or fit-out specialist.

Strong technical knowledge of finishing materials, application methods and workmanship standards for plastering, painting, joinery, tiling and related trades.

Experience managing subcontractors and multi-trade interfaces, with the ability to prioritise work and drive programmes to completion.

Good understanding of quality control procedures, snagging processes and handover documentation requirements.

Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation and site safety practices; CSCS or equivalent site qualification is desirable.

Organised and methodical with effective record-keeping skills; competent user of mobile/site reporting tools and Microsoft Office.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead teams, liaise with clients and collaborate with other site stakeholders.

Attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet programme and quality targets.

Package

€65K-€80K negotiable dependent on experience & qualifications,

Full time permanent staff role with a strong order book

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Finishing Foreman interested in roles based in Cork, you can contact Sheila by e-mail at sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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