Construction Site Manager - Water/Wastewater

About the role

Veolia is hiring a Construction Site Manager (site agent) for a water/wastewater project involving heavy civils, deep excavations, sheet piling/cofferdams/dewatering, pipework, large in-situ concrete water tanks and a steel-frame building enclosure. The role leads the site team and subcontractors, puts health and safety first and sits with the Project Manager. Vacancies exist across Ireland (Cork, Limerick, Mayo, Dublin, Louth) on contracts such as 12-month FTC or permanent, with a Monday to Friday schedule of 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Key responsibilities

• Run all site activities, supervise the site team and subcontractors to VMR standards, and manage civil, mechanical, electrical and automation subcontractors
• Maintain the site H&S file, carry out regular H&S audits and toolbox talks, and issue permits and SPA's
• Plan the programme, chair daily coordination and weekly progress meetings, and prepare weekly and monthly progress reports
• Review RAMS, lift plans and subcontractor methods, and review performance against targets and risks
• Monitor material conformance and workmanship against the ITP and Project Quality Plan, and resolve disputes and claims
• Assist with project handover and defect-free completion, and liaise with the Project Team, Risk & Assurance, suppliers, contractors and the client

Required profile

• Civil or trade background progressing to management level, with 5 years' experience on multi-discipline site projects, preferably water or wastewater
• Up to 10 years' site management experience in the water/wastewater industry; civil construction of water treatment plants is an advantage
• Engineer (civil/mechanical/electrical) or trade equivalent qualification
• Full clean driving licence
• IOSH SHE for Construction Site Managers or similar preferred

Required skills

• Excellent oral and written reporting and good communication skills
• Google Sheets, Docs and email (advantage)

The role is site-based, though travel to other Veolia sites, plants and offices in Ireland may be required. Veolia offers a standard benefits package including VHI cover, pension and education assistance.