Finishing Foreman

The Finishing Foreman is responsible for coordinating and supervising finishing works on Rycroft's residential developments, ensuring homes are completed safely, to a high standard and in line with the project programme.

Working closely with the Site Manager, subcontractors and wider project team, the role manages day-to-day finishing activities, quality inspections, snagging and preparation for handover.

Site Coordination & Delivery

• Plan, coordinate and supervise finishing works from internal fit-out through to completion and handover.
• Manage daily activities across finishing trades, ensuring works are properly sequenced and resources are available.
• Monitor progress against the programme, identifying delays and agreeing corrective actions with the Site Manager.
• Coordinate materials, deliveries and access to support uninterrupted progress.
• Attend site coordination meetings and provide clear updates on progress, quality and outstanding works.

Quality Control & Snagging

• Inspect works regularly to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and agreed quality standards.
• Identify defects early and ensure subcontractors complete corrective works promptly.
• Prepare and maintain snag lists, allocating actions and tracking them through to completion.
• Protect completed works from damage and maintain presentation standards throughout the finishing stages.
• Highlight recurring defects and work with the project team to prevent them.

Subcontractor Management

• Coordinate subcontractors and trades, setting clear expectations for quality, productivity and completion dates.
• Monitor workmanship and address performance issues with the relevant subcontractor and Site Manager.
• Ensure trades work effectively together and resolve day-to-day coordination issues.
• Escalate technical queries, drawing discrepancies and proposed changes before affected works proceed.

Health & Safety

• Promote safe working practices and enforce site health and safety requirements.
• Ensure finishing activities follow approved risk assessments and method statements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safe access and material storage.
• Report hazards, incidents and unsafe practices promptly, taking action within the role's authority.

Completion & Handover

• Coordinate final inspections and ensure homes are ready for scheduled handovers.
• Work with the project team to close out outstanding defects and relevant completion records.
• Support the customer care team with the investigation and resolution of defects where required.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, progress and completed snagging works.

Cost & Materials Control

• Monitor material use, minimise waste and prevent unnecessary rework.
• Identify shortages and communicate requirements in good time.
• Flag potential variations, additional works and cost implications to the Site Manager before proceeding.

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience as a Finishing Foreman or in a similar supervisory role on residential construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of finishing trades, construction sequencing and quality standards.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and deliver homes through snagging and handover.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of site health and safety requirements.
• Relevant trade qualification or construction qualification is desirable.
• Valid Safe Pass.
• Full driving licence and ability to travel between project locations as required.
• Confidence using digital systems for site records, inspections and snagging.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering quality homes.
• Clear communication and effective coordination of trades.
• Practical problem-solving and sound judgement.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Accountability for quality, progress and agreed deadlines.
• A collaborative approach when working with site teams, subcontractors and customer care.

About us

Rycroft is a home builder operating across Leinster, Ireland.

Every development we deliver is the result of careful land selection, considered design, and a construction process held to the highest standards. We believe that where you live shapes how you live, and that belief drives everything we do.