Construction Site Agent (FTC)

Veolia | Ireland; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Veolia Ireland is seeking a Construction Site Agent for a 12-month specified purpose contract based on an on-site site at Ballyboden, Dublin. You will lead the construction team and subcontractors on heavy civils and pipework installation, ensuring HSE standards and project timing.

Working with Veolia design, project management and client teams, you'll drive safety, quality and progress reporting, with opportunities to develop skills across industrial, pharmaceutical, healthcare and municipal

Formación

• Civil or trade background showing progression to management level.
• 10 years' experience working on multi-discipline site-based projects, preferably water or wastewater.
• Up to 10 years' site management experience in water/wastewater industry.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Excellent oral and written reporting skills.
• IOSH SHE for Construction Site Managers or similar preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Manage, operate and run all site activities on behalf of Veolia.
• Develop and maintain H&S file on site.
• Plan the project effectively with Project Manager and ensure drawings, specs and safety plans are agreed.
• Promote highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental management.
• Oversee site team and subcontractors in line with Veolia standards.
• Review RAMS, lift plans and safety procedures from subcontractors to ensure safe working methods.
• Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and attend client progress meetings.
• Schedule and program all on-site work and support project handover.

Conocimientos

HSE awareness

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Herramientas

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Descripción del empleo

Construction Site Agent Location: On site Ballyboden, Dublin Duration: 12 Month Specified Purpose Contract Weekly Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Overview of the role

This is a Construction Site Agent within the Water/Waste Water Industry. The project involves heavy civils, deep excavations, temporary works in the form of sheet piling/ cofferdam/dewatering and pipework installation. It includes the construction of large insitu concrete water tanks and the building enclsoyre is a steel frame with blockwork and cladding.

The role involves 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, Operations on site, 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 site 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

• Manage, operate and run all site activities on behalf of Veolia.
• 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, quality 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 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 of RAMS, Lift Plans etc. from subcontractors to ensure a safe working method for all activities on site.
• Reviewing performance against targets and identifying and managing potential risks and opportunities
• 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 Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Automation subcontractors
• Preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports on‑site activities
• Attendance at weekly and monthly client progress meetings
• Programming and scheduling of all 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 ITP and 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

• Civil or Trade background showing progression to management level
• 10 years' experience working in roles on multi-discipline site-based projects preferably water or Waste Water
• Up to 10 years' site management experience in water/wastewater industry
• Previous experience in Civil construction of Water Treatment plants will be an advantage
• Full clean driving licence
• Excellent oral and written reporting skills
• Computer literacy in Google Sheets, Docs & email will be an advantage
• Preferably to have IOSH SHE for Construction Site Managers or similar

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.