Finishing Foreperson — Lead Onsite Finishes & Quality

BAM UK & Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days

Maternity & paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Finishing Foreperson to lead finishing works from grey box to practical completion on major construction and civil projects in Ireland. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive quality standards and ensure safe, on-schedule delivery of finishes across multiple trades.

The role requires strong supervisory, documentation and collaboration skills with a focus on quality workmanship and compliance with project specs.

Qualifications

• Experience as Finishing Foreman or Site Foreman on commercial, healthcare, education, residential or public sector projects.
• Proven ability to drive finishing works from grey box to practical completion.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finishing activities on site.
• Coordinate and supervise finishing trades and subcontractors.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays.
• Drive completion of internal and external finishes to milestones.
• Manage and close out snagging and defects promptly.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, design teams and authorities.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Review drawings and technical submittals to ensure correct delivery.
• Assist in planning commissioning, testing and handover activities.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, quality inspections and workforce attendance.
• Liaise with Site Management, Project Management and Commercial teams to achieve project objectives.
• Support preparation and delivery of O&M manuals and as-built information.

Skills

Finishing foreman experience

Reading drawings & specs

Team coordination

Quality control

Health and safety focus

Strong communication

Driving licence

Education

Trade Qualification

Construction related qualification

First Aid certification

Tools

Digital QA systems

Snagging software

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Finishing Foreperson to lead finishing works from grey box to practical completion on major construction and civil projects in Ireland. You will coordinate subcontractors, drive quality standards and ensure safe, on-schedule delivery of finishes across multiple trades.

The role requires strong supervisory, documentation and collaboration skills with a focus on quality workmanship and compliance with project specs.