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. Here at Veolia, we're proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. 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 work permits, is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.