Walter Lilly
Finishing Manager
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Who Is Walter Lilly?
Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.
Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.
We now seek an enthusiastic Finishing Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will have the chance to work at the heart of complex, high-profile projects, where your ideas, decisions, and expertise drive solutions that make a visible, lasting difference.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 26 days' annual leave
- Private medical insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme ('opt out' available)
- Travel expenses
The Culture
At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.
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The Role
We are looking for a detail-focused Finishing Manager to join the team on a major science and technology development in Windlesham.
With several buildings approaching completion, you will play a key role in driving the project through its final stages, ensuring the highest levels of quality are achieved before handover. Working closely with site teams, subcontractors and consultants, you will oversee finishing trades, snagging, quality inspections and close-out activities across multiple buildings.
This position would suit an organised and motivated construction professional who takes pride in achieving exceptional standards and enjoys seeing projects through to successful completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage finishing and close-out activities across multiple buildings.
- Coordinate subcontractors and finishing trades to ensure works are completed on programme.
- Carry out quality inspections and identify defects or snagging items.
- Track and manage snagging lists through to completion.
- Ensure high-quality workmanship is maintained throughout the finishing stages.
- Liaise with project teams, consultants and subcontractors to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Monitor progress and provide regular updates to senior project leadership.
- Support pre-handover inspections and client demonstrations.
- Maintain excellent health and safety standards during the final phases of construction.
- Assist in achieving smooth and successful project handovers.
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About You
You are highly organised, quality-driven and take satisfaction from delivering buildings to an exceptional standard.
You'll bring:
- Previous experience as a Finishing Manager, Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or similar role.
- Strong understanding of finishing trades, quality management and snagging processes.
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in delivering a high-quality product.
- A positive and collaborative approach to working with project teams and subcontractors.
- The confidence to challenge poor standards and drive actions to completion.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- A problem-solving mindset and ability to work effectively under pressure.
- A commitment to health, safety and quality excellence.
- Relevant CSCS card and site management qualifications.
- A driving licence would be beneficial due to the site location, although a shuttle service operates from the nearest railway station for those travelling by public transport.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. As such we will only consider applications from those who already possess the right to work in the UK.
How to Apply
If your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.
Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.
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