Finishing Foreman

Finishing Foreman - Carlisle

Project: Mixed-use leisure and commercial redevelopment valued at £5m
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Freelance / Contract
Reporting into: Project Manager

What We're Looking For

Relevant Qualifications:

* SMSTS - essential
* First Aid - essential
* Valid CSCS - essential

Experience:

* Proven track record delivering refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects valued between £2m-£5m
* Previous experience successfully delivering commercial, leisure, hospitality, heritage or mixed-use developments, with responsibility for managing finishing trades, snagging and handover activities

Key Skills:

* Extensive health & safety knowledge
* Competent IT and reporting software skills
* Proven ability to lead and coordinate site teams
* Effective communication skills, verbal and written
* Ability to organise and manage finishing programmes
* Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills
* Exceptional attention to detail and quality control standards
* Solid understanding of building regulations and quality standards
* Strong knowledge of refurbishment, fit-out and finishing processes

About the Company

Our client is a well-established regional construction contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, leisure and residential sectors. Renowned for their commitment to quality, safety and client satisfaction, they have built a proven track record of delivering complex refurbishment, restoration and new-build projects to the highest standards.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Finishing Foreman to support the delivery of a £5m mixed-use redevelopment project incorporating leisure, hospitality and commercial facilities. You will oversee finishing trades, manage snagging and de-snagging activities, coordinate subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive the project through to successful handover. This role requires a hands-on individual with proven experience delivering high-quality refurbishment, fit-out or redevelopment projects to programme, quality and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

* Conduct site inductions and toolbox talks
* Attend and contribute to routine site progress meetings
* Report regularly and consistently to the Project Manager
* Coordinate and supervise finishing trades and subcontractors
* Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and site management teams
* Identify and mitigate risks that may impact programme, quality or safety
* Maintain accurate quality inspections, snagging records and progress reports
* Maintain a safe working environment and enforce health & safety compli