Construction Site Manager at Veolia Environnement in Leinster

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Company Description 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. Job Description Construction Site Manager  Location:  Across Ireland  Weekly Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm  *Please note: we have a number of vacancies across the island of Ireland available (Cork, Limerick, Mayo, Dublin, Louth) and the contract types vary depending on the project e.g. 12 month FTC or permanent contract.   Overview of the role This is a Construction Site Agent within the Water/Waste Water Industry. The project involves heavy civils, deep excavations, and temporary works in the form of sheet piling/ cofferdam/dewatering and pipework installation. It includes the construction of large in situ concrete water tanks and the building enclosure is a steel frame with block work 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 ensur