Finishing Foreman

Company Overview

Bennett Construction is a fourth generation family owned construction services company with offices and projects in Dublin, London and Germany.
The Bennett Group was founded in 1917, since then the group has grown dramatically in both size and reputation. Bennett have a broad portfolio of successfully completed projects across a range of sectors including Commercial, Residential, Restoration, Hospitality, Industrial, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical.
Each employee is important to Bennett, because we rely on their dedication and professionalism in meeting client’s needs. While working with Bennett, you will benefit from realising your own personal goals and achieving a sense of satisfaction from a job well done.
We employ talented, innovative and proactive people who like to exercise their skill in building better buildings and stronger businesses for our clients.
We employ diverse people who are not afraid to bring ideas that can change the marketplace, who want to continue to learn, be challenged, have superior interpersonal and communication skills and a willingness like the Bennett Culture to be progressive.

Role and Responsibilities

The role

We are seeking an experienced, professional Finishing Foreman to manage the day to day finishing of one of our Dublin based projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with the specification and programme
  • Co-ordinating and managing of subcontractors
  • Ensuring work is carried out safely to the highest of standards
  • Managing health and safety delivery on site
  • Attending weekly management team meeting
  • Maintaining the site diary – recording manpower levels for each sub-contractor and keeping detailed notes of all site activities
  • Compiling labour allocation sheets for Bennett direct and hired labour
  • Assisting with the control of plant and equipment on site
  • Co-ordinating and managing of subcontractors
  • Ensuring work is carried out to the highest of standards
  • Dealing with all health and safety issues on site
  • Providing clear leadership and direction, to those under your control, while maintaining a professional manner is essential

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • Minimum of 5 years General Foreman / Finishing Foreman experience, preferably within large sites
  • Experience in at least one of our key areas – commercial, residential, data centres and hospitality
  • Trade Qualification or Construction related qualification
  • Extensive experience in effective management of sub-contractors
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
  • PC Skills to complete timesheets, requisitions etc