Finishing Foreman

Caval Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Caval Limited is seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman for a £5m mixed-use redevelopment in Carlisle. You will oversee finishing trades, manage snagging and de-snagging activities, coordinate subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive the project through to handover.

The role requires hands-on leadership on refurbishment, fit-out or redevelopment projects, delivering to programme, quality and client expectations. 6-month contract, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects (£2m–£5m).
• Managing finishing trades, snagging and handover activities.
• Strong health & safety focus and knowledge of building regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Attend routine site progress meetings and report to Project Manager.
• Coordinate finishing trades and subcontractors on site.
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site management teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks impacting programme, quality or safety.
• Maintain quality inspections, snagging records and progress reports.
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce health & safety compliance.
• Monitor progress against programme and address delays or quality issues.
• Manage project handovers and rectify defects in a timely manner.
• Monitor snagging and de-snaging activities to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

IT & reporting software

Lead & coordinate site teams

Verbal & written communication

Organise finishing programmes

Subcontractor management

Attention to detail

Building regulations knowledge

Refurbishment/fit-out knowledge

Education

SMSTS

First Aid

CSCS card

Job description

Finishing Foreman - Carlisle

Project: Mixed-use leisure and commercial redevelopment valued at £5m

Location: Carlisle, Cumbria

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Freelance / Contract

Reporting into: Project Manager

What We're Looking For

Relevant Qualifications

• SMSTS - essential
• First Aid - essential
• Valid CSCS - essential

Experience

• Proven track record delivering refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects valued between £2m-£5m
• Previous experience successfully delivering commercial, leisure, hospitality, heritage or mixed-use developments, with responsibility for managing finishing trades, snagging and handover activities

Key Skills

• Extensive health & safety knowledge
• Competent IT and reporting software skills
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate site teams
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to organise and manage finishing programmes
• Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control standards
• Solid understanding of building regulations and quality standards
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment, fit-out and finishing processes

About the Company

Our client is a well-established regional construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, leisure and residential sectors. Renowned for their commitment to quality, safety and client satisfaction, they have built a proven track record of delivering complex refurbishment, restoration and new-build projects to the highest standards.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman to support the delivery of a £5m mixed-use redevelopment project incorporating leisure, hospitality and commercial facilities. You will oversee finishing trades, manage snagging and de-snagging activities, coordinate subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive the project through to successful handover. This role requires a hands-on individual with proven experience delivering high-quality refurbishment, fit-out or redevelopment projects to programme, quality and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks
• Attend and contribute to routine site progress meetings
• Report regularly and consistently to the Project ManagerCoordinate and supervise finishing trades and subcontractors
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site management teams
• Identify and mitigate risks that may impact programme, quality or safety
• Maintain accurate quality inspections, snagging records and progress reports
• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce health & safety compliance
• Monitor progress against programme and address any delays or quality issues
• Manage project handovers, ensuring all defects are rectified in a timely manner
• Monitor snagging and de-snagging activities to ensure quality standards are achieved
• Support the successful delivery of the project to programme, quality and client expectations
• Carry out quality inspections and ensure works are completed in accordance with specifications

Contact Details

Simon Jones - Regional Manager

T: (phone number removed)