Finishing Foreman

John Sisk & Son; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

The UK Construction North team is looking for someone with a proven track record in delivering internal finishes from first fix to handover. The role involves managing subcontractor packages across dry lining, internals, finishes, and MEP. The candidate should understand and read drawings and specifications, be able to review and drive short-term programmes, and manage quality, including the review of ITPs and inspection of works to confirm specification compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage a section of works and coordinate trades with internal teams. Experience in masonry construction and installation, including QA, is essential, while internal finishes experience is beneficial. John Sisk & Son has been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the onsite team, including subcontractors, engineers, management, and more, coordinating and managing all activities onsite.
• Planning and overseeing the site setup, ensuring that the appropriate facilities are in place prior to the project launch.
• Taking ownership for ensuring that HSEQS protocols are adhered to on sites at all times.
• Maintaining quality control procedures at all times, reporting to the Regional Director.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to travel across Ireland and the UK regularly.
• Completed a third-level qualification.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience managing key stakeholder relationships.

Additional Information

• Competitive Salary with yearly increase.
• Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Healthcare.
• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more).
• Employer pension.
• Death in service – life assurance.
• Competitive mileage rate.
• Travel expenses.
• Flexible and remote working.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Professional and educational development.

Our people are at the heart of our success, and our proposition to them is to work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits, and surround yourself with great people.

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted, and introductory fees will not apply.

*The full job specification is available on request.

At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organisation. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back; we’d love to hear from you.