Finishing Foreman

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Comprehensive health, wellbeing and l

Career development opportunities

Total Rewards programme

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd seeks an experienced Finishing Foreman to manage internal finishes from first fix to handover across dry lining, fit-out and finishing trades on site in Ireland. You will coordinate subcontractors, review drawings and schedules, drive short-term programmes and ensure quality and compliance with project specs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of construction management experience, strong communication skills and a third-level qualification.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and on-site activities.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the onsite team including subcontractors, engineers, management, coordinating and managing all activities onsite.
• Planning and overseeing the site setup, ensuring facilities are in place prior to project launch.
• Ensuring HSEQS protocols are adhered to on sites at all times.
• Maintaining quality control procedures and reporting to Regional Director.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

HSE compliance

Drawing reading

Education

Third level qualification

Job description

Overview

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

Overview

At Sisk, we create places and infrastructure that shape how people live, work and connect – now and for future generations. As a family‑owned, international construction and engineering group, we offer meaningful careers across building, infrastructure, rail, energy and off‑site manufacturing throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe, where people are supported to grow, make an impact and be part of positive change.

We are seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman with a proven track record of delivering internal finishes from first fix through to handover. The role involves managing subcontractor packages across dry lining, fit‑out and finishing trades, coordinating works on site, reviewing drawings and specifications, driving short‑term programmes, and ensuring quality standards are achieved through inspections and compliance with project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the onsite team including subcontractors, engineers, management, and more coordinating and managing all activities onsite


• Planning and overseeing the site setup, ensuring that the appropriate facilities are in place prior to the project launch


• Taking ownership for ensuring that HSEQS protocols are adhered to on sites at all times


• Maintaining quality control procedures at all time, reporting to the Regional Director

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in construction management


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience managing key stakeholder relationships

Qualifications

• Completed a third level qualification

What We Offer

At Sisk, your rewards package goes far beyond your salary. Our most valued benefits include:

• Competitive salary


• 26 days annual leave


• Pension scheme


• Comprehensive health, wellbeing and lifestyle supports


• Career development opportunities


• And much more as part of our Total Rewards programme

Our People & Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer the opportunity to work with purpose, grow a career without limits and be part of a supportive, collaborative team.

Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, family status or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all candidates.

Encouraging All Talent to Apply

We understand that the confidence gap or imposter syndrome can discourage great people from applying. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to express your interest — your skills, experience and potential are what matter.

Compliance & Transparency

All recruitment materials are designed to meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements, including the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal access for every applicant.