Finishing Site Manager/Foreman

Location Dublin
Discipline: Construction
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Negotiable DOE
Contact name: Marie Clear

Contact email: mclear@elkrecruitment.com
Job ref: BH-5851
Published: about 3 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-03-04
At Elk Recruitment, we are looking for a driven Finishing Site Manager/Foreman to join our client’s growing team based in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finishing Site Manager/Foreman to make a real impact in an innovative and growing organization.
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 and 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
 
 
What You’ll bring:
  • 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
 
 
What’s next
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