Job Description
Design & Build Recruitment – Melbourne VIC
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Finishes Foreman / Senior Site Supervisor High-Rise Residential Development
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A leading Melbourne-based property and development group is seeking an experienced Finishes Foreman / Senior Site Supervisor to join the delivery team on one of the high‐rise residential developments.
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This is an opportunity to join a major 50+storey apartment development currently progressing through the final stages of construction. With apartments valued in the region of $600k–$800k each and a total development value of approximately $100m–$150m, this is a large‐scale, high‐quality project requiring an experienced and hands‐on finishes professional.
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The Opportunity
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The project is now entering a critical stage of delivery, with a strong focus on the coordination and completion of internal and external finishes.
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The successful candidate will take ownership of the finishes stage of the project, overseeing a large number of specialist subcontractors and trades to ensure works are completed to the required standard, programme and quality expectations.
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You will be responsible for coordinating approximately ***** tradespeople and subcontractors, including teams working across:
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Plastering
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Windows and glazing
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Painting
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Internal finishes
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Defects and rectification
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Other specialist finishing trades
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The Role
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As the Finishes Foreman / Senior Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
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Managing and coordinating multiple finishing trades and subcontractors on site.
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Overseeing the delivery of works across the final stages of a major high‐rise residential project.
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Ensuring subcontractors deliver works to the required quality, programme and project standards.
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Coordinating approximately ***** workers across multiple trade packages.
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Managing the sequencing and interface between different finishing trades.
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Reviewing drawings and plans to ensure works are being delivered correctly.
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Identifying issues early and proactively following up with subcontractors to resolve them.
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Monitoring progress and ensuring trades remain on programme.
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Maintaining high standards of quality and workmanship across the project.
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Coordinating works across windows, painting, plastering, high‐level services and other finishing packages.
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Working closely with the broader site team to ensure smooth project delivery.
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Assisting with the identification and rectification of defects.
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Ensuring the project is delivered to a high standard through to completion.
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About You
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The ideal candidate will be an experienced Finishes Foreman, Foreman, Site Supervisor or Senior Site Supervisor with a strong background delivering large‐scale residential projects.
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You will ideally have:
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Significant experience working on high‐rise residential or large‐scale apartment developments.
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Strong experience managing the finishing stages of major construction projects.
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A background overseeing multiple subcontractors and specialist trades.
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Experience managing teams of 30+ workers and multiple trade packages.
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Strong knowledge of finishing trades, including plastering, windows, painting and services interfaces.
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The ability to confidently read and interpret construction drawings and plans.
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Solid attention to detail and a focus on quality.
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The ability to identify issues and proactively follow them through to resolution.
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Excellent trade and subcontractor management skills.
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A strong understanding of sequencing and programme.
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The confidence and experience to manage subcontractors and hold them accountable for delivery.
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A practical, hands‐on approach to site management.
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Excellent communication and coordination skills.
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The Right Personality
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This role would suit an experienced construction professional who has been around large projects and knows what good delivery looks like.
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You will be:
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Proactive – you won't wait for problems to come to you.
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Can read drawings
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Detail‐oriented – you understand that the quality of the finishes can make or break the final outcome of a project.
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Organised – able to coordinate multiple trades and competing priorities.
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Confident – comfortable managing experienced subcontractors and holding people accountable.
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Practical – someone who understands how projects are actually delivered on site.
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Calm and level‐headed – able to manage pressure and keep the project moving.
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Experienced – someone can take ownership of their area of the project and provide confidence to the wider team.
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📌 Finishes Foreman / Senior Site Supervisor - Residential (Victoria)
🏢 Design And Build Recruitment
📍 Victoria