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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, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
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 subcontractors.
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.
You will have the freedom to push boundaries and constantly learn and develop your skill-set, and will have the opportunity to work on projects across a wide range of sectors, including industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and municipal.
The position is regionally based and travel may be required 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 VMR
Take 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 safety inductions, toolbox talks, quality control, method statements, plant and tools usage, waste reduction, and PPE compliance
Review performance against targets and identify/manage potential risks and opportunities
Review and approve Method statements and Risk assessments
Issue permits and Safe Plans of Action (SPAs) as required
Chair daily coordination/whiteboard meetings
Chair weekly internal progress review meetings
Liaise with Project Team, Veolia Risk & Assurance department, Equipment Suppliers, Contractors and Client as required
Manage Mechanical, Electrical and Automation subcontractors on site
Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on-site activities
Attend weekly and monthly client progress meetings
Program and schedule 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 monitoring material conformance and workmanship quality against the Project Quality Plan
Ensure ongoing compliance with Environmental Plan, Waste Management Plan, Construction H&S Plan, Emergency Plan, and Project Schedule during the construction phase
Qualifications and Experience
Mechanical or Electrical Trade background showing progression to management level
7+ years experience working on multi-discipline site-based projects, preferably Waste Water or Water
Previous experience in Mechanical & Electrical of Water/Waste
Experience with Water Treatment plants is an advantage
Flexibility to move from site to site during Installation & Commissioning phases of projects
Full clean driving licence
Excellent oral and written reporting skills
Computer literacy in Google Sheets, Docs & email is an advantage
Right to Work
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 for obtaining work permits, green card permits, spousal/dependants permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Here at Veolia, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We are fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Water, Waste, Steam, and Air Conditioning Services
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