Finishing Manager

Bespoke Civils Solutions Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoke Civils Solutions Ltd in Carlisle are seeking an experienced Finishing Manager for a 6-month freelance assignment on a major industrial/commercial construction project. You will lead fit-out activities, manage subcontractors, and drive safety, quality, and programme delivery from day one.

The role requires extensive fit-out expertise, strong subcontractor coordination, CSCS and SMSTS, excellent communication, and a professional approach when liaising with client teams.

Qualifications

• Extensive fit-out/finishing experience.
• Strong subcontractor management and trade coordination skills.
• CSCS and SMSTS required.
• Excellent knowledge of H&S, quality and construction programmes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and confident dealing with clients and project teams.
• Time-served apprenticeship and additional qualifications preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate fit-out subcontractors and trades.
• Monitor programme and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Maintain high H&S and quality standards.
• Coordinate with MEP teams and other trades.
• Ensure works are completed to client standards and ready for sign-off.
• Work from latest IFC drawings and assist with design coordination.
• Report issues and provide practical solutions.
• Provide a strong site presence and support the Fit Out Project Manager.

Skills

Fit-out experience

Subcontractor management

CSCS

SMSTS

H&S knowledge

Quality & programme

Communication

Client liaison

Apprenticeship

Job description

BCS Connect are currently looking for an experienced Finishing Manager for a 6-month freelance position on a major 20m industrial/commercial construction project in Carlisle.

The successful candidate will have extensive fit-out experience and be confident taking control of subcontractors, programme, quality and H&S from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate fit-out subcontractors and trades.
• Monitor programme and provide regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Maintain high H&S and quality standards.
• Coordinate with MEP teams and other trades.
• Ensure works are completed to client standards and ready for sign-off.
• Work from latest IFC drawings and assist with design coordination.
• Report issues and provide practical solutions.
• Provide a strong site presence and support the Fit Out Project Manager.

Experience Required:

• Extensive fit-out/finishing experience.
• Strong subcontractor management and trade coordination skills.
• CSCS and SMSTS required.
• Excellent knowledge of H&S, quality and construction programmes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Professional and confident dealing with clients and project teams.
• Time-served apprenticeship and additional qualifications preferred but not essential.

Packages include raised access flooring, joinery/door sets, painting, epoxy and vinyl flooring, fire stopping and builders work openings.

20+ years' solid fit-out experience is preferred over qualifications alone.