Finishing Manager in Carlisle, Cumbria

Finishing Manager – On a sub-station in Carlisle CA6

Start Date: ASAP – 2–4 weeks' notice considered for the right candidate
Hours: 08:00 – 17:00
Working Pattern: 5 days per week, site-based
Project Value: Circa £20 million

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finishing Manager to join a major industrial/commercial construction and fit-out project valued at approximately £20 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate fit-out subcontractors on site.
• Coordinate multiple trades within an industrial/commercial construction environment.
• Maintain exceptionally high standards of health & safety.
• Monitor quality and ensure works meet required standards ahead of client sign-off.
• Manage the finishing programme and provide regular progress updates.
• Report issues and progress directly to the Fit-Out Project Manager.
• Act as a strong site presence supporting the Project Manager.
• Work closely with the MEP Manager to coordinate fit-out and MEP activities.

Fit-Out Scope

The successful candidate will ideally have experience managing a range of finishing trades, including:

• Raised access flooring
• Joinery and door sets
• 1st & 2nd fix joinery
• Painting
• Epoxy flooring
• Vinyl flooring
• Fire stopping
• Builders work openings

Substation installation experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience managing fit-out subcontractors.
• Strong background in industrial/commercial fit-out.
• Ideally 20+ years' solid fit-out experience.
• CSCS – essential
• SMSTS – essential

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finishing Manager who can hit the ground running and take ownership of the programme, quality and H&S at site level.

They will have extensive hands-on experience managing fit-out subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades within large-scale industrial or commercial projects. Strong practical experience is highly valued, with a preference for someone who has a proven track record of delivering complex fit-out works rather than relying solely on formal qualifications.

If you are an experienced Finishing Manager with a strong commercial/industrial fit-out background and are available ASAP or within 2–4 weeks, please get in touch. Call James on (phone number removed)