Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Site Operations Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of site operations within our remit. This role is responsible for ensuring that works are completed as per relevant specifications, safety standards, customer requirements, and in accordance with quality and safety systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* To program and schedule works to maximise the efficiency of allocated resources.
* To coordinate the role as Project Supervisor as defined by the Safety, Health and Welfare Act.
* To ensure the preparation of relevant Construction Stage Health and Safety Plans from preliminary Health and Safety Plans provided by clients.
* To carry out regular inspections/audits on Temporary Traffic Management.
* To ensure communication by supervisors/managers of Site Inductions, Methods Statements & Safe Systems of Work (SSWP) for all visitors, employees, contractors, and suppliers visiting.
* To liaise with Operations Managers/Supervisors/Managers and ensure proper record keeping for all aspects of various projects, including quantities of materials used on a daily basis, Plant & Equipment Utilised, Labour on site, Safety audits, toolbox talks, task briefings, SSWPs, Variations to work requirements.
* To ensure the monitoring of the quality of Surface Dressing works to ensure compliance.
* To ensure coordination of testing and sampling of emulsions and aggregates.
* To ensure that all raw materials are ordered from approved suppliers only and identify potential suppliers.
* To ensure only Approved Contractors are appointed to perform subcontract operations.
* Planning, Forecasting, and scheduling of works.
* Managing the financial performance of contracts, proactive cost management, promptly submitting invoicing/valuations.
* Timely completion of monthly accounts including WIP and Accruals.
* To be aware of all work in progress and maintain a degree of control.
* Nurture existing customer relationships and develop and grow new customer relationships.
Managerial Responsibilities:
* Direct, manage, and lead contracting operations across the Republic of Ireland.
* Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety (H&S), Environmental, and quality standards and ensure in particular the safety of all contracting teams, operating a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and achieving a zero target for fatalities and LTIs.
* Meet annual revenue and margin deliverables as agreed with senior leadership.
* Grow market share in terms of revenue, tonnage, and products.
* Develop internal and external capabilities to deliver road maintenance services across the Island of Ireland, including people, plant, equipment, facilities, contracting skills, and external partners.
* Measure performance in the areas of productivity, quality, health & safety, costs, revenue, and asset management.
* Develop and implement programmes to improve production efficiency.
* Develop the capability to contribute tenders in a timely and efficient manner.
* Build/develop new market opportunities - introduce new products and methodologies to the region, adapt to the changing needs of customers.
* Ensure environmental procedures, e.g., recycling, waste minimisations are adhered to and improvements made where possible.
* Promote and foster a positive employee relations atmosphere within the organisation.
* Optimise the use of human resources by encouraging an atmosphere of involvement, open communication, and effective teamwork.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* A Level 8 degree in Civil/Constructional or equivalent degree/industry recognised safety training to the relevant standards.
Benefits:
* This role offers a unique opportunity to join our team and contribute to the success of our business.
* The ideal candidate will have up to 5 years prior leadership experience, preferably in a road surfacing or contracting environment.
Others:
* This role is a full-time position and requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.