_{30th September, 2026}

Finishing Supervisor
Location: Dublin
Employer: Property Developer
Reports to: Site Manager / Project Manager
Employment type: Full-time
Salary: €70-€80,000

The role We are seeking an experienced Finishing Supervisor to oversee the finishing stages of our residential developments in Dublin. You will coordinate subcontractors, maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure homes and communal areas are completed safely, on programme and ready for handover.
This is a hands-on site role suited to someone with strong attention to detail, practical construction knowledge and the ability to manage several trades effectively.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise internal and external finishing works, including carpentry, plastering, painting, tiling, flooring and associated final installations.
• Coordinate finishing subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring labour, materials and access are available when required.
• Plan and monitor daily and weekly activities against the construction programme, highlighting delays and agreeing corrective actions with the Site Manager.
• Inspect workmanship against drawings, specifications and agreed quality standards.
• Prepare snag lists, assign corrective works and verify completion before inspections and handover.
• Coordinate with mechanical and electrical contractors to ensure final installations and testing align with the finishing programme.
• Ensure completed work is protected and maintain clean, orderly work areas.
• Monitor subcontractor progress and performance, escalating quality or delivery concerns promptly.
• Enforce site health and safety procedures and report hazards or unsafe practices.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, progress, defects and outstanding works.
• Support the Site Manager with purchaser inspections, handovers and the resolution of defects.
• Identify potential variations, material shortages and avoidable rework, reporting these to the project team.

Experience and skills

• Proven experience as a Finishing Supervisor, Finishing Foreman or in a similar construction role.
• Experience delivering residential developments, ideally apartments and housing schemes.
• Strong knowledge of finishing trades, construction sequencing and quality control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors and delivering work to agreed deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a practical approach to resolving site issues.
• Clear communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Confidence using digital snagging tools, email and basic reporting software.
• Relevant trade qualification or construction background desirable.
• Relevant site safety training and certification appropriate to the role

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