Civils Site Manager (Utilities)

Our Client, who are based in both Ireland & the UK are seeking a Civils Site Manager for water infrastructure projects  across Northern Ireland. The company in question are one of the fastest growing Civil & Construction contractors in Ireland turning over 38m in profits in 2021, and are expecting to surpass that figure this year with several projects lined up for 2022. This is an excellent opportunity for a experienced and driven individual to join a large contractor where they can progress their career. The ideal candidate should have previous utility and water infrastructure experience.

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The Role

• Ensure adherence to the health and safety and environmental policies and ensure safe systems of work are planned and implemented on assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence to the Company’s quality procedures including production of the project quality plan and completion of the necessary project documentation.
• Attend sub-contractor and client meetings as required, ensuring a positive working relationship is established and maintained, acting as an ambassador for the Company at all times.
• Ensure detailed project programmes are drawn up and adhered to on all assigned projects and to regularly report progress against these.
• When applicable, to provide technical support at tender stage.
• To take responsibility for the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Where applicable, take the lead in design management and review on design and build projects.
• Manage the construction team on assigned projects, including their recruitment, performance management, training and development.
• Manage the allocation of trades and labour, employed and sub-contracted – ensuring efficient and cost-effective use of resources on assigned projects.
• Support and ensure that objectives are planning and implemented onsite, attending audit meetings.
• Adhere to the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Any other task commensurate with this post.

The Person

• Must be able to use their own initiative taking accountability and responsibility for a project from start to finish.
• Deadline driven, instilling motivation in the team to hit key targets.
• Excellent communication skills and good general commercial awareness.

The Experience

• 3rd Level qualification in a Civil or Construction Engineering related discipline and 5+ year’s industry experience or 10+ year’s industry experience.
• Previous experience within the water industry, managing a busy site while achieving and exceeding financial and programme targets.
• Ability to demonstrate the lead role in a construction programme and delivery
• Experience of managing all HSEQ aspects involved in the construction of large schemes
• Strong working knowledge of MS Project (or similar) and CAD
• Understanding and commercial application of the NEC3 | NEC 4 or Public Works suite of contracts
• Appropriate recognised industry training certificates and a full driving licence.

To apply please send you CV to Philip@sonastechnical.com