Finishing Foreperson

Highr; Ulster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Highr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finishing Foreperson/Foreman for a major construction project in County Donegal, Ireland. You will manage finishing trades, coordinate subcontractors and drive the finishing programme through to handover, ensuring quality, safety and on-time delivery.

Essential experience includes leading finishing works from grey box to practical completion and reading drawings with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Finishing Foreman on large-scale builds.
• Experience delivering finishing packages from grey box to handover.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of all finishing works from grey box to practical completion.
• Coordinate finishing trades and subcontractors to meet programme milestones.
• Plan sequence of finishing activities to maximise productivity and prevent delays.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and milestones.
• Promote quality and safety across finishing works and inspections.
• Drive snagging, defects resolution and timely handover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Finishing Foreperson / Finishing Foreman

Location: Co. Donegal, Ireland

Sector: Main Contracting - Building Construction

Salary: €65-€80K

Highr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Finishing Foreperson / Finishing Foreman to join one of Ireland's leading main contractors on a significant construction project in County Donegal. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality finishes, coordinating subcontractors and successfully bringing projects through to practical completion. The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing and coordinating all finishing works from grey box stage through to final handover, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and programme delivery. Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Management team, you will play a key role in driving the finishing programme, resolving site issues and ensuring the project is completed to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management & Coordination

• Take ownership of all finishing works from grey box stage through to practical completion.
• Manage and coordinate finishing trades, specialist subcontractors and site operatives.
• Plan and sequence finishing activities to maximise productivity and avoid delays.
• Monitor daily progress against the construction programme and agreed milestones.
• Work closely with Site Management, Project Management and Commercial teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Identify and resolve site coordination issues before they affect programme or quality.

Quality Control & Finishing Standards

• Maintain exceptional standards of workmanship across all internal and external finishing packages.
• Carry out regular quality inspections and ensure works comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Manage snagging, defects and remedial works to achieve timely close-out.
• Ensure completed areas are presented to the highest standard for client inspections.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure consistent quality throughout the project.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promote a positive health and safety culture across all finishing activities.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with site safety procedures and relevant regulations.
• Coordinate inspections and support statutory compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, quality documentation and progress reports.

Project Completion & Handover

• Drive the finishing programme to ensure key completion dates are achieved.
• Coordinate with relevant teams on testing, commissioning and final inspections.
• Support the preparation of as-built documentation, O&M manuals and handover records.
• Ensure all outstanding works and defects are addressed before practical completion.
• Assist in delivering a smooth and successful project handover.

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience working as a Finishing Foreman, Finishing Foreperson, General Foreman or Site Foreman with an established building contractor.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from finishing stages through to practical completion.
• Strong background in commercial, residential, healthcare, education or other large-scale building projects.
• Excellent knowledge of finishing trades, construction sequencing and quality control.
• Proven ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A hands-on, proactive approach to site management and problem-solving.
• Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling certification and full driving licence.

Desirable

• Trade or construction-related qualification.
• Previous experience working with a Tier 1 or established main contractor.
• Familiarity with digital QA, inspection and snagging software.
• First Aid certification.
• Experience managing complex finishing packages on major building