Residential Finishing Foreperson – Carpentry Lead & Quality

DB Recruitment; Donabate; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Recruitment is seeking a Finishing Foreperson for a residential project in North County Dublin. The role focuses on coordinating finishing trades, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards on site.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or higher diploma in construction management, strong carpentry knowledge, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Construction Management or equivalent trade qualification.
• Significant experience in a similar finishing foreperson role.
• Excellent knowledge of trades, especially carpentry.
• Background in residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations and certification standards.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily site activities with the design team, Site Manager and stakeholders.
• Manage resourcing, labour, and materials for finishing trades.
• Oversee snagging, inspections, and completion of snag lists.
• Record performance and progress of site operations and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Plan tasks efficiently to meet deadlines and maintain quality.

Skills

Carpentry

Time management

Quality targets

Education

Degree / Higher Diploma in Construction Management

Job description

DB Recruitment is seeking a Finishing Foreperson for a residential project in North County Dublin. The role focuses on coordinating finishing trades, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards on site.

The ideal candidate will have a degree or higher diploma in construction management, strong carpentry knowledge, and proven ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering high-quality results.