Finishing Foreman – Galway

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finishing Foreman to join a leading main contractor delivering large-scale residential and commercial projects across Ireland.

This is a strong opportunity to take a key site-based role on high-value, complex developments, working with experienced construction professionals in a structured and fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for driving finishing works from internal fit-out through to handover, ensuring that safety, quality, programme and coordination are delivered to the highest standard.

EHS (Health, Safety & Environment)

• Lead day-to-day site logistics including welfare facilities, site offices, subcontractor zones, access routes, loading areas and general site housekeeping.
• Ensure full compliance with the Project Health & Safety Plan, including RAMS, inductions, permits and method statements.
• Supervise all site activities to ensure safe systems of work are consistently followed.
• Identify, manage and close out site hazards promptly, including issuing corrective actions where required.
• Maintain responsibility for maintaining and enforcing site safety standards at all times.
• Ensure all statutory HSE requirements are in place, recorded and audit-ready.
• Record and report all accidents, incidents and near misses in line with procedures.
• Carry out regular safety inspections and audits, feeding back findings to the site management team.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and EHS team to maintain a safe, clean and compliant working environment across all areas of the site.

Quality

• Drive high-quality finishing standards across all internal and external packages.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection logs and quality documentation.
• Implement and manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and ensure close-out of all sign-off stages.
• Oversee QA/QC processes, ensuring all works meet specification and design requirements.
• Generate and track snag lists, ensuring timely resolution and closure.
• Issue and manage NCRs where works fall below required standards.
• Carry out regular quality checks across all trades and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are aligned with project quality management systems and digital reporting tools where applicable.
• Maintain a strong focus on workmanship standards through continuous monitoring and supervision.

Programme

• Coordinate and manage short-term programmes for finishing trades and subcontractors.
• Drive progress on site to ensure key milestones and handover dates are achieved.
• Monitor daily progress and report delays, risks and productivity issues.
• Work closely with the site team to resolve sequencing and coordination issues.
• Ensure all operatives and subcontractors are fully briefed on programme expectations.
• Oversee inductions, RAMS compliance, and site access requirements for all personnel.
• Support visitor management and ensure all site entrants are properly inducted and compliant.

Commercial Awareness

• Understand drawings, specifications, and subcontractor scopes of work in detail.
• Assist with site records and information required for cost control and commercial reporting.
• Support accurate tracking of materials, deliveries, and site usage.
• Ensure no unauthorised instructions or variations are issued without approval.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor on site instructions and subcontractor coordination.

Stakeholder & Site Relationships

• Maintain strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and all site stakeholders.
• Liaise with statutory bodies and inspectors where required.
• Support smooth communication between design teams, site management and subcontractors.
• Ensure a professional and solution-focused presence on site at all times.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in a Finishing Foreman or similar role with a main contractor in Ireland or the UK.
• Strong background on projects in excess of €10m / £10m.
• Solid understanding of finishing trades, sequencing and handover processes.
• Construction-related qualification desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to drive standards without compromise on safety or quality.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and strong package for the right candidate
• Long-term career progression with major project exposure
• Opportunity to work on large, technically challenging builds
• Stable pipeline of high-profile projects
• Supportive and structured site environment