Finishing Foreman, Tipperary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited is seeking a Finishing Foreman for a permanent, full-time role based in Tipperary, Ireland. You will lead finishing trades, supervise subcontractors, and ensure work is on programme and to high quality standards.

You will liaise with the Site Manager, implement programmes, manage defects and maintain safety records, with opportunities to develop your career on challenging projects across sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finishing Foreman or senior finishing supervisor.
• Strong technical knowledge of finishing trades and construction standards.
• Ability to read, interpret and implement construction drawings and specs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management or related field desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all finishing trades to deliver works safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and labour, ensuring efficient sequencing and productivity of finishing activities.
• Implement and manage daily and weekly programmes in line with the overall project schedule.
• Liaise closely with the Site Manager and subcontractors to maintain smooth site operations and coordination.
• Inspect finishing works to ensure compliance with project specifications, Building Standards and the Quality Management System.
• Identify, manage and close out defects promptly.
• Promote and enforce high standards of Health & Safety, maintaining accurate H&S records.
• Order and monitor materials to ensure continuity of works and avoid delays.
• Control plant, labour returns and site resources efficiently.
• Maintain a daily site diary recording progress, manpower and key site activities.
• Attend site briefings and meetings as required, reporting on progress and issues.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Communication

Construction knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management qualification

Trade background (desirable)

Job description

Job Specification - Finishing Foreman, Tipperary

We are currently recruiting a Finishing Foreman for a project based in Tipperary. This is a permanent, full-time position offering excellent opportunities for an individual interested in developing their career on technically challenging and rewarding projects.

You will join an established construction team with a strong track record of delivering complex projects across the commercial, healthcare, educational, residential and industrial sectors, with a focus on quality, safety and teamwork.

Position Details

• Position: Finishing Foreman
• Requirement: Immediate
• Location: Tipperary, Ireland
• Job Type: Permanent / Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all finishing trades to deliver works safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards.
• Supervise subcontractors and labour, ensuring efficient sequencing and productivity of finishing activities.
• Implement and manage daily and weekly programmes in line with the overall project schedule.
• Liaise closely with the Site Manager and subcontractors to maintain smooth site operations and coordination.
• Inspect finishing works to ensure compliance with project specifications, Building Standards and the Quality Management System.
• Identify, manage and close out defects promptly.
• Promote and enforce high standards of Health & Safety, maintaining accurate H&S records.
• Order and monitor materials to ensure continuity of works and avoid delays.
• Control plant, labour returns and site resources efficiently.
• Maintain a daily site diary recording progress, manpower and key site activities.
• Attend site briefings and meetings as required, reporting on progress and issues.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Finishing Foreman or in a senior finishing supervisory role within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of finishing trades, materials and construction standards.
• Ability to read, interpret and implement construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with a high level of attention to detail.
• Capable of working under pressure and managing competing priorities to meet programme deadlines.
• Relevant qualifications in Construction Management, a related field or a trade background are desirable.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on meaningful and technically ambitious projects in a collaborative, professional environment. You will be supported in your career development and given the tools to succeed within an organisation that values safety, trust, quality and innovation.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidentiality and in accordance with GDPR regulations.