Company Description

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Job Description

Construction Site Manager

Location: Across Ireland

Weekly Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

*Please note: we have a number of vacancies across the island of Ireland available (Cork, Limerick, Mayo, Dublin, Louth) and the contract types vary depending on the project e.g. 12 month FTC or permanent contract.

Overview of the role

This is a Construction Site Agent within the Water/Waste Water Industry. The project involves heavy civils, deep excavations, and temporary works in the form of sheet piling/ cofferdam/dewatering and pipework installation. It includes the construction of large in situ concrete water tanks and the building enclosure is a steel frame with block work and cladding.

The role involves leading the construction team and subcontractors on site and will have the responsibility to put H&S of site personnel at the top of the agenda. The role will interact with the following departments: Veolia Design and Project Management Teams, Client, Operations on site, Contractors and sub-contractors.

Within a supportive, friendly and challenging environment, you will get to work on exciting projects, whilst learning from a diverse team of talented people and leading experts.

What’s more, you’ll be provided with the freedom to push boundaries and constantly learn and develop your skill-set. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors, including industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare and municipal.

This is a site based position dependent on the successful applicant, but the incumbent may be required to travel to other Veolia sites, plants and offices throughout Ireland.

Day to Day Role

Manage, operate and run all site activities on behalf of Veolia.
Develop and maintain H&S file on site
Work closely with the Project Manager to plan the project effectively ensuring project requirements, specifications, design drawings and Health & Safety proposals are agreed upon and a programme is in place
Promote and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental Management
Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site team and the work of any subcontractors in accordance with Veolia Minimum Requirement (VMR) toolkit standard
Identify, prevent and report unsafe behaviour, defects and events on site (i.e. accidents, incidents and close calls) updating AVA as required in accordance with Veolia Minimum Requirement (VMR).
A proactive approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise and associated reporting to the Project Manager
Assist with project handover and ensuring defect/ snag-free completion
Carry out regular H&S audits and toolbox talks
Manage all site-based operatives, overseeing all aspects of their work including carrying out safety inductions, tool box talks, controlling the quality of work, ensuring method statement and order fulfilment, cleanliness and tidiness, the use of plant and tools, the reduction of waste and use of PPE
Reviewing of RAMS, Lift Plans etc. from subcontractors to ensure a safe working method for all activities on site.
Reviewing performance against targets and identifying and managing potential risks and opportunities
Issuing of permits and Safe Plans of Action (SPA’s) as required
Chair daily co-ordination/whiteboard meetings
Chair weekly internal progress review meetings
Liaison with Project Team, Veolia Risk & Assurance department, Equipment Suppliers, Contractors and Client as required
Management of Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Automation subcontractors
Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports on-site activities
Attendance at weekly and monthly client progress meetings
Programming and scheduling of all work on site.
Ensure compliance with project programme for timely completion of the works
Maintain commercial awareness and play a leading role in resolving disputes & claims.
Overall responsibility for the monitoring of material conformance and workmanship quality against the ITP and the Project Quality Plan.
Ensure ongoing compliance with the following during the construction phase:
Environmental Plan / Waste Management Plan / Construction H&S Plan / Emergency Plan /Project Schedule

Qualifications and Experience

Civil or Trade background showing progression to management level
5 years’ experience working in roles on multi-discipline site-based projects preferably water or Waste Water
Up to 10 years’ site management experience in water/wastewater industry
Previous experience in Civil construction of Water Treatment plants will be an advantage
Full clean driving licence
Excellent oral and written reporting skills
Good communication skills required
Computer literacy in Google Sheets, Docs & email will be an advantage
Preferably to have IOSH SHE for Construction Site Managers or similar

Qualifications

Engineer (Civil / Mech / Elec ) or a Trade equivalent

Additional Information

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

Contract type: Standard

Construction Site Manager

Benefits

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