Finishing Manager

  • Skilled Careers
  • Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
  • Dec 01, 2025
Contract Construction Project Manager Site Manager Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Freelance Finishing Manager / Foreman

Location: Tewksbury
Contract Type: Freelance

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Finishing Manager/Foreman to support our projects during the final stages of construction. Working on a freelance basis, you will take responsibility for coordinating finishing trades, managing snagging, and ensuring all works are delivered to top-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all finishing trades on site, ensuring smooth coordination and communication.

  • Manage day-to-day finishing operations, including snagging, quality checks, and progress reporting.

  • Ensure all works meet specifications, drawings, and client expectations.

  • Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and the main site team to maintain efficient workflow.

  • Conduct regular inspections, address issues promptly, and ensure timely completion.

  • Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-organised working environment.

  • Provide clear daily updates to the Site Manager/Project Manager.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience as a Finishing Manager, Finishing Foreman, or similar finishing-focused role.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional quality.

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and finishing schedules.

  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

  • Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently on a freelance basis.

  • Relevant site qualifications (CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS) preferred.

What We Offer

  • Competitive day rate

  • Flexible, ongoing freelance opportunities

  • Work across a variety of projects (residential, commercial, fit-out depending on your expertise)

  • Supportive site and project teams