Temporary Finishing Manager New Build Housing Location: Preston Contract: Temporary Sector: Affordable New Build Housing Our client, a growing affordable new build housing developer based in the Northwest, is seeking an experienced Finishing Manager to join their team on a temporary basis due to project deadlines. This role will be site-based in Preston and is ideal for a hands-on professional with a strong eye for detail and a passion for quality. The Role As Finishing Manager, you will take ownership of the final stages of construction, ensuring homes are completed to a high standard and ready for customer handover. You will be responsible for coordinating finishing trades, managing snagging, and maintaining excellent health & safety standards across site. Key Responsibilities Snagging & Quality Control: Identify, record, and manage defects to ensure high-quality finishes across all plots. Trade Coordination: Schedule, supervise, and manage finishing trades including joiners, painters, decorators, and tilers. Customer Care & Handover: Ensure homes meet required standards prior to CML inspections and final handover. Health & Safety: Ensure all site activities comply with current health & safety regulations, including site inductions. Reporting: Maintain daily site records and regularly update senior site management on progress and issues. Required Experience & Qualifications Experience: Proven background in residential new build construction, ideally within affordable or high-volume housing. Certifications: SMSTS CSCS First Aid at Work Skills: Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and organisational skills Confident managing subcontractors and deadlines Why Apply? Opportunity to support a reputable and growing affordable housing developer Fast-paced role with immediate impact on project delivery Competitive temporary rate (DOE)