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Finishing Foreperson (Cork)

Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading residential developer in the Irish construction market to recruit an experienced Finishing Foreperson for their team in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects while fostering a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities for Finishing Foreperson

As a Finishing Foreperson, you will play a key role in ensuring top-quality finishes and maintaining health & safety standards while driving the project to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing health & safety on-site, ensuring full compliance with regulations.
• Overseeing subcontractor scope and maintaining commercial awareness of packages.
• Monitoring project progress against delivery targets and proactively addressing delays.
• Conducting regular site inspections, identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
• Ensuring all documentation, including sign-off sheets and IFCOs, is completed on Zutec.
• Coordinating subcontractors and service providers to meet testing and commissioning schedules.
• Managing snagging labour to ensure efficient, high-quality unit handovers.
• Overseeing units from plastering/skimming through to 2nd fix, snagging, and final handover.
• Attending daily whiteboard meetings and contributing to progress updates.
• Managing snag lists and working closely with subcontractors to ensure timely closeout.
• Liaising with site administrators, completions coordinators, and the sales team to provide handover updates.
• Engaging with homeowners and potential purchasers to ensure outstanding customer service and prompt aftercare issue resolution.

Requirements for Finishing Foreperson

• Proven ability to meet tight timeframes while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured, methodical approach.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Benefits for Finishing Foreperson

• Competitive salary (up to €70k)
• Pension scheme & health insurance
• Annual salary reviews
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) funding
• Life assurance & income protection

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, feel free to message me or email me at to arrange a confidential chat. I’m always happy to advise on roles in the construction market.

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