Site Manager

Finishing Manager - Birmingham

Salary: Up to £58,000

Role Overview

The Finishing Manager will lead, coordinate and deliver all internal and external finishes packages across the project lifecycle. You'll drive quality, safety and programme performance, ensuring a smooth, high‑standard handover on a fast‑paced development.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety compliance - Ensure all finishing works comply with company H&S policies, legislation and best practice, providing strong safety leadership to subcontractors and site teams.

Finishes package management - Take full ownership of internal and external finishes from first fix through to final handover, driving delivery in line with programme milestones.

Programme control - Manage finishes programmes, develop short-term schedules, and maintain coordination and sequencing across multiple work fronts.

Risk & quality management - Identify and mitigate risks, oversee quality inspections, manage snagging, and ensure all works meet drawings, specifications and employer requirements.

Design & procurement coordination - Work closely with Site, Design and Commercial teams to coordinate design information, procurement and delivery of finishes packages.

Subcontractor leadership - Hold regular subcontractor meetings covering H&S, quality, programme and environmental performance.

Benchmarking & approvals - Support mock-ups, sample reviews and benchmark standards to drive a right‑first‑time culture.

Handover & aftercare - Liaise with Aftercare teams to ensure smooth handover, minimal defects and high customer satisfaction.

Reporting & governance - Attend client, design and internal meetings, presenting progress reports and supporting compliance with Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Team development - Support SHEQ/HR with training, development and continuous improvement across the site team.

Supply chain collaboration - Work with the Supply Chain Manager to monitor and feedback on subcontractor performance.

Skills & Experience Required

Strong technical knowledge of finishing trades, including first fix and sequencing.

Proven experience delivering finishes on high-rise residential or complex multi-unit schemes.

Solid understanding of H&S legislation and best practice for finishing phases.

Experienced in managing subcontractors, inspections, snagging and handover processes.

Competent in interpreting drawings, specifications and coordinating design information.

Excellent planning and organisation, able to manage multiple work fronts.

Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

CSCS card essential.

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely required.

First Aid desirable.

Personal Attributes

Strong communicator with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.

Proactive leader with a solutions-focused mindset.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Organised, adaptable and calm under pressure.

Client-focused with strong ownership and accountability