Finishing Manager

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 Manager to bring the final touches to life while working managing a passionate and collaborative team.

Key responsibilities :

Typically, the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:

• Ownership of the management of Health and Safety on the project.
• Commercial awareness of scope of subcontractor's package.
• Assist in procurement of finishing packages.
• Control all commercial aspects of finishing packages on site.
• Lead the design review of tender packs for kitchens, joinery, appliances, bathroom pods, and any other finishing packages as required.
• Understand target delivery programme and RTS/RTO dates, weekly reporting of same and active intervention to prevent programme delays.
• Manage and maintain internal works delivery programme, weekly reporting of same and active intervention to prevent delays.
• Responsible for ensuring Completion Dates are met in line with handover deadlines.
• Continuous inspection of works on site, raising and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure inspections are completed, sign off sheets filled out and IFCOs closed on DMS platform (Zutec).
• Responsible for the maintenance of the quality sign off system for internal fit out works and tracking of same on a weekly basis.
• Management and coordination of subcontractors and service providers to ensure testing and commissioning timelines are met.
• Management of snagging labourer(s) to ensure unit handover in the most efficient and quality manner.
• Completion of daily allocation sheets for site labour and materials.
• Chair internal trades co-ordination meetings and manage actions arising from same.
• Take control of unit from plastering/skimming stage onwards, through 2nd & 3rd fix, snagging, and handover of unit.
• Attend and assist at daily whiteboard meetings.
• Take control of Snag List and close out with relevant subcontractors.
• Liaise with the Site Administrator, Completions Coordinator and Sales Team, providing regular progress updates on unit handover times.
• Address aftercare issues in a prompt manner and raise recurring issues to aftercare team.
• Provide a full and comprehensive handover to the client/management company/Cairn Aftercare Team at project completion.
• Ownership of the Aftercare process.
• Liaising with Homeowners and Potential Purchasers, ensuring best in class customer service.
• Provide progress updates to Sales and Legal Team in line with handover sequence.
• Oversee overall management of Finishing Foreman, Subcontractors and Service Providers to ensure product is completed to Cairn standard and handed over in line with programme requirements.
• Manage direct reports, and provide leadership, coaching and mentoring as required. Plan and monitor development plans for direct reports.
• Instil a best-in-class customer service and experience for all stakeholders and be a strong advocate for the Cairn brand.
• Continuous Professional Development.

The Candidate:

• Experience in a finishing role with managerial responsibilities.
• 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.