Finishing Manager

Responsible for managing all finishing trades to ensure high-quality delivery, on time and within standards, across a large student accommodation scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive and coordinate finishing works (joinery, M&E, decorating, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, etc.).

• Monitor programme progress, resolve delays, and report to the Project Manager.

• Carry out snagging/de-snagging and maintain benchmark standards.

• Supervise subcontractors and chair coordination meetings.

• Enforce health & safety, compliance, and quality control.

• Support client inspections and oversee handover of completed units.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Finishing Manager/Foreman or Site Manager on large residential or student accommodation projects.

• Strong technical knowledge of finishing trades and sequencing.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Competent with drawings, specifications, and snagging software.

• CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid required.

Key Attributes

• Detail-focused, quality-driven, and proactive.

• Strong problem solver with ability to motivate subcontractors.

• Calm under pressure, with excellent time management.