Job Description

Finishing Foreperson – Healthcare Project 
Location: Rathcoole, Dublin
Sector: Healthcare (New Build Medical Centre)
Project Duration: 1+ Years
Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: End of Summer - Projects in Carlow prior if seeking to start immediately.

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment, working closely with our client, are seeking an experienced Finishing Foreperson to join a key healthcare project in Rathcoole, Dublin. This site has approx. 14-month programme involving a high-spec medical facility led by an established main contractor with a long-standing reputation in the Irish market.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the finishing phase on-site — ensuring top-quality internal and external finishes, snagging completion, and compliance with client specifications and programme targets. The development is currently in the pre-construction phase and will ramp up from late 2024.

Benefits

• Company Van & Milage
• Bonus
• Phone & laptop
• Company pension
• Professional development support

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all finishing trades on-site
• Oversee snagging and final handover works across all zones
• Ensure quality finishes are achieved to specification and timeline
• Coordinate subcontractors and ensure smooth handovers between trades
• Liaise with Site Manager and Project Manager on daily progress
• Conduct inspections to ensure high levels of workmanship
• Maintain site documentation relating to finishes and quality control
• Assist with programme updates and progress reporting
• Drive safety standards and adherence to project protocols
• Support issue resolution in the final delivery stages

Requirements

• Trade background or relevant qualification in Construction
• 5+ years’ experience in a Finishing Foreperson or similar role
• Experience on large-scale commercial or healthcare projects desirable
• Strong eye for detail and high standards for finish quality
• Ability to drive completion, manage snagging lists and handovers
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Capable of coordinating with multiple teams under pressure
• Proficient in MS Office and general site technology
• Irish or UK project experience is highly advantageous

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities, contact Shane Fleming on 083 0885073 or email Shane@optimizerecruitment.ie.
Please e-mail your CV with the Vacancy Reference SF-13171 in the subject line. All applications will be handled in strict confidence, and your CV will not be shared without prior approval.
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