Finishing Manager

Our client, a Tier 1 Main Contractor, is seeking an experienced Finishing Manager to join their site team on a permanent basis. The role is based on site in Fairview, North Dublin. You will lead and coordinate all internal and external finishing works, driving quality, programme and safety through to defect-free handover. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience managing finishing trades with a main contractor, developer or fit-out specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate finishing trades, including plastering, drylining, joinery, painting, tiling and specialist finishes, to the required standard and sequence.
• Plan and programme finishing works with the Site Manager and subcontractors to meet milestones and keep follow-on trades moving.
• Carry out daily quality inspections, identify defects and drive rectification to specification.
• Manage subcontractor performance, review work scopes, issue instructions and escalate non-conformance or programme risk.
• Lead, supervise and mentor finishing foremen and operatives.
• Maintain records of progress, labour and materials, including daily reports and snagging registers.
• Resolve interface issues with site management, the client and other trades, and ensure safe access to work areas.
• Enforce health, safety, quality and environmental procedures, including toolbox talks and PPE checks.
• Run snagging inspections, close out defects and prepare handover documentation through to practical completion.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing finishing trades on construction projects, ideally with a main contractor, developer or fit-out specialist.
• Strong technical knowledge of finishing materials, methods and workmanship standards.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-trade interfaces to programme.
• Sound knowledge of quality control, snagging and handover processes.
• Good working knowledge of health and safety legislation and site safety practice.
• Competent user of site reporting tools and Microsoft Office.

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For more information or to apply directly email jamie.homan@sonastechnical.com or apply directly on Indeed.

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