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 - essentialExperience: 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 activitiesKey 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 processesAbout 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 compliance Monitor progress against programme and address any delays or quality issues Manage project handovers, ensuring all defects are rectified in a timely manner Monitor snagging and de-snagging activities to ensure quality standards are achieved Support the successful delivery of the project to programme, quality and client expectations Carry out quality inspections and ensure works are completed in accordance with specificationsContact Details: Simon Jones - Regional Manager T: (phone number removed)