Finishing Foreperson - Galway

Finishing Forepeople in Cairn are the ones who bring it all together at the end – delivering homes that are not just finished but finished well. It’s a role that blends technical knowledge, attention to detail, team coordination and customer care.

We’re looking for a skilled Finishing Foreperson to bring the final touches to life while working alongside a passionate and collaborative team.

Working in our Rahoon, Galway development, you will play a hands-on role in delivering high-quality residential units, taking ownership from plastering stage through to final handover.

This will be a fixed term contract.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Health & Safety Leadership: Take ownership of on-site health and safety, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards and in compliance with regulations.
• Programme Management: Understand the delivery programme and RTS/RTO dates, report on progress weekly, and proactively address any delays to keep the project on track.
• Subcontractor Coordination: Manage and coordinate subcontractors and service providers to meet project milestones, including testing and commissioning.
• Quality Assurance: Carry out continuous inspections of on-site works, resolving issues promptly to maintain quality and momentum.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure inductions, sign-off sheets, and IFCOs are completed and logged correctly on the DMS platform (Zutec).
• Snagging & Handover: Lead and manage snagging teams to achieve efficient, high-quality unit handovers. Maintain and close out the snag list in coordination with subcontractors.
• Labour & Material Tracking: Complete daily allocation sheets to track site labour and material usage.
• Unit Management: Take ownership of each unit from plastering/skimming through 2nd and 3rd fix, snagging, and final handover.
• Team Engagement: Participate in daily whiteboard meetings and collaborate with the site team to drive performance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with the Site Administrator, Completions Coordinator, and Sales Team to provide regular updates on unit handovers.
• Customer Service: Engage with homeowners and potential purchasers, delivering a best-in-class customer experience that reflects Cairn’s values.
• Aftercare Support: Address aftercare issues promptly and escalate recurring problems to the Aftercare Team for resolution.
• Brand Representation: Uphold and advocate for the Cairn brand at all times, delivering a high standard of professionalism, workmanship, and customer care.

 The Candidate:

• Trade background preferable
• An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
• To have good spoken and written communication skills
• To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
• To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
• To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
• To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
• To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes:

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

We are delighted to offer a suite of benefits when you join Cairn which include

• Competitive salary
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Culture Committee
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Company vehicle (role dependent)

The Cairn purpose is to build sustainable communities where people can thrive.

At Cairn, it’s not what we build, it’s why we build. It’s about putting down a marker that will stand for generations to come. Creating new communities of connection and belonging for an Ireland where people can thrive. Reshaping, redefining, reinvigorating our place in the world. Building for people, progress, and potential. Because when Cairn build, it’s Built For Good.