Finishing Foreperson - Portlaoise
As one of Ireland's leading homebuilders, Glenveagh is focused on delivering high quality homes in flourishing communities. We achieve quality and great accessibility to new homes by relentlessly innovating the way we plan, design and build. We bring new ideas home.
As a member of the Glenveagh team, you will join a work environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to express their ideas, and where collaboration and teamwork are the norm. Named as one of Ireland’s Best Large Workplaces in 2025, and accredited with the Gold Investors in Diversity Mark, we offer an unrivalled suite of benefits and a workplace where you can develop a long-term career.
We are currently recruiting an experienced Finishing Foreperson with residential experience for a mix development project in Coolock.
Key Responsibilities & Duties- Liaise and communicate closely with the design team, Site Manager and other stakeholders
- Coordinate the daily resourcing and control of site labour and ordering of materials, completing the online daily site diary and relevant weekly documentation in accordance with company policy
- Provide key point of contact for purchasers
- Liaise closely with Sales
- Coordinate snagging crews, overseeing effective completion of snag lists
- Carry out company compliance and administration procedures and recording performance and progress of site operations and subcontractors
- Effective planning of tasks and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet deadlines
- Ensure works are carried out in compliance with building regulations, health and safety and environmental standards and to a high quality
- Degree / Higher Diploma qualification in Construction Management and/ or equivalent trade qualification
- Significant experience in a similar position
- Excellent knowledge of trades, and in particular, carpentry
- Background in residential construction
- Excellent working knowledge of latest building regulation and certification standards
- An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets
- Collaborative: Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Customer Focused: Strong problem-solving skills with a customer-first mindset
- Safety First: Committed to maintaining a safe and inclusive working environment
- Can-Do: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile
- Innovative: Open to new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
- Competitive salary in one of Ireland’s fastest growing PLCs with regular compensation reviews
- Performance related bonus
- Comprehensive health insurance for you and your dependents
- Contributory pension scheme
- Tax saver travel and bike to work
- Paid volunteering days
- Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long term illness cover
- Peace of mind with life assurance
- Family friendly policies including flexible parental leave, fertility leave, and paid maternity and paternity leaves
- Employee committees - Employee Network Groups, Sports and Social, Great Place to Work
- An exciting Wellbeing Programme with events and activities running throughout the year both online and in-person
Glenveagh is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please notify the Talent Acquisition team by contacting careers@glenveagh.ie.
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