Finishing Foreman

Building Careers UK; Ringway; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Freelance Finishing Foreman for a 6-8 week contract on a high-rise residential apartment development in Manchester. You will lead finishing trades, coordinate subcontractors, and drive quality across multiple floors.

Applicants should have a CSCS card and SMSTS/SSSTS, plus a proven track record in high-rise handovers and snagging. Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finishing Foreman on high-rise residential or large-scale apartment developments.
• Strong knowledge of internal finishing trades and apartment fit-out.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing finishing programmes.
• Keen eye for detail and strong focus on quality.
• Experience managing snagging and apartment handovers.
• CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating finishing trades and subcontractors across multiple floors.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections to ensure workmanship meets the required standards.
• Managing snagging and de-snagging activities, ensuring defects are identified and rectified promptly.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring finishing works are completed in line with the programme.
• Working closely with the Site Management team to resolve any issues affecting progress or quality.
• Ensuring apartments and communal areas are ready for inspection and handover.

Job description

A freelance Finishing Foreman is required for a 6-8 week contract on a high-rise residential apartment development in Manchester.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating finishing trades and subcontractors across multiple floors.
• Carrying out regular quality inspections to ensure workmanship meets the required standards.
• Managing snagging and de-snagging activities, ensuring defects are identified and rectified promptly.
• Monitoring progress and ensuring finishing works are completed in line with the programme.
• Working closely with the Site Management team to resolve any issues affecting progress or quality.
• Ensuring apartments and communal areas are ready for inspection and handover.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Finishing Foreman on high-rise residential or large-scale apartment developments.
• Strong knowledge of internal finishing trades and apartment fit-out.
• Experience coordinating multiple subcontractors and managing finishing programmes.
• A keen eye for detail and a strong focus on quality.
• Experience managing snagging and apartment handovers.
• Relevant CSCS card and SMSTS or SSSTS.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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