Finishing Foreman

Caval Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,056,000 - 10,883,000; Full time

Job summary

Caval Limited is seeking a Finishing Foreman for a university refurbishment project in Manchester. The role requires overseeing finishing trades, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring the works align with the programme and quality standards.

The position starts soon and runs for approximately 8 weeks. The ideal candidate has extensive finishing foreman experience, health and safety knowledge, and a proven track record on refurbishment sites.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Finishing Foreman on refurbishment projects.
• Experience on university or educational projects preferred.
• Proven track record as a Finishing Foreman.
• Must have been previously placed by Caval with excellent references.
• Strong knowledge of finishing trades and refurbishment works.
• Confident managing subcontractors and site labour.
• Good health and safety knowledge.
• Strong eye for detail and quality of finish.
• Able to manage snagging and ensure works are completed to a high standard.
• Willing to work weekends if required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate finishing trades on site.
• Oversee day-to-day finishing works across the university refurbishment.
• Manage subcontractors and direct site labour.
• Ensure works are completed to a high standard and in line with the programme.
• Coordinate with the Site Manager and other trades.
• Monitor progress and report any issues or delays.
• Carry out quality checks and manage snagging works.
• Ensure all finishing works meet the required specification.
• Maintain good health and safety standards throughout the project.
• Keep the site clean, tidy and organised.
• Liaise with other site teams to ensure smooth handovers.
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the site as required.

Skills

Finishing Foreman experience

Subcontractor management

Site coordination

Quality of finish

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Role: Finishing Foreman

Project: University Refurbishment

Location: Manchester

Rate: £23 per hour

Start: Monday 21st September

Length: 8 Weeks

Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Finishing Foreman on refurbishment projects
• Previous experience working on university or educational projects preferred
• Proven track record as a Finishing Foreman
• Must have been previously placed by Caval with excellent references
• Strong knowledge of finishing trades and refurbishment works
• Confident managing subcontractors and site labour
• Good health and safety knowledge
• Strong eye for detail and quality of finish
• Able to manage snagging and ensure works are completed to a high standard
• Willing to work weekends if requiredCerts:

Certs:

• CSCS card
• Relevant site qualifications
• SMSTS / SSSTS desirable

Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate finishing trades on site
• Oversee day-to-day finishing works across the university refurbishment
• Manage subcontractors and direct site labour
• Ensure works are completed to a high standard and in line with the programme
• Coordinate with the Site Manager and other trades
• Monitor progress and report any issues or delays
• Carry out quality checks and manage snagging works
• Ensure all finishing works meet the required specification
• Maintain good health and safety standards throughout the project
• Keep the site clean, tidy and organised
• Liaise with other site teams to ensure smooth handovers
• Assist with the day-to-day running of the site as required