Background:

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.

.Construction Site Manager
Location: Cavanhill, Co. Louth and Greenmount, Co. Louth

Duration: Permanent

Weekly Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Overview of the role
This is a Construction Site Manager within the Water/Waste Water Industry
Build Projects 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, 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 regional 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

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 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 Construction Manager and/or 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 performance against targets and identifying and managing potential risks and opportunities
Review and approval of Method statements and Risk assessments
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 Mechanical, Electrical and Automation subcontractors on site
Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports on-site activities
Attendance at weekly and monthly client progress meetings
Programming and scheduling of mechanical, electrical and automation 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 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

Mechanical or Electrical Trade background showing progression to management level
7 years plus experience working in roles on multi-discipline site-based projects preferably Waste Water or Water
Previous experience in Mechanical & Electrical of Water/Waste
Water Treatment plants will be an advantage
Flexibility to move from site to site for the Installation & Commissioning phases of projects
Full clean driving licence
Excellent oral and written reporting skills
Computer literacy in Google Sheets, Docs & email will be an advantage

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Construction Site Manager

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