Jobs in Irlande

Description: Role: Site Foreman / Supervisor.

Area: Athlone.

Duration: Permanent following a 6-month probationary period or extension thereof.

The Role: Due to an expanding folio/portfolio of works Glanua is seeking an experienced Site Foreman / Supervisor. You will work as part of the management of our multi-disciplinary project delivery team from initial mobilisation to site to final site finishes and demobilisation. You will have the opportunity to experience the full variety of works involved in the delivery of Irish Water projects, from pipelaying and deep drainage works to site finishes such as landscaping and kerbing. You will work closely with the contracts managers, site project manager and engineers in the delivery of our pipeline of works, managing site teams and subcontractors and you will be a key link between design and site delivery. You will work in a one-team culture while actively contributing to your own skills and experience. Your role will be primarily involved in Process Design however due to the nature of the multi-disciplinary work completed by Glanua you will also be exposed to other engineering disciplines in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) as well as civil engineering and building. This will present a wide multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge base and an opportunity to progress your career.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Site Foreman / Supervisor are outlined as follows:

• Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Be familiar with the HSQE managements system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements.
• Be available and willing to provide coverage should the project manager be absent for any reason, assuming the role of managing the day-to-day operation of the site.
• Need to be familiar with programme and budgets for the project, fully understanding the impact any overruns will have on the project.
• Have an input in the development of RAMS, completion of safety paperwork including statutory and company safety inspections.
• Understand the requirements in relation to the project design, specifications and client requirements.
• Drive and maintain standards for all site personnel, both direct staff and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, efficiently and avoid reworks and identify and rectify any defects in a timely manner.
• Participate in site safety inspections, performed by both internal and external parties. Provide input in the closing out of any items identified.
• Ensure a positive experience for the client and their representatives instilling an ethos of collaboration, co-operation and respect.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Site Foreman / Supervisor are outlined as follows:

• Experience in a similar role within the industry
• Experience on Northern Ireland Water or Irish Water projects a distinct advantage
• Manual Handling and Safe Pass required
• Basic understanding of health and safety standards and the ability to embrace the safety ethos of the organisation
• Ability to work on your own initiative, strong leadership and problem solving qualities
• Ability to work well as part of a team and contribute to the successful delivery of projects
• Full Driving Licence.

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), NI Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 550+ people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.