Construction Site Agent - Water / Wastewater - Cork

Office/Project Location: Cork

Employment Type: Staff roles 

Work Location: Site based

Pay: Salary €65K-75K Negotiable depending on experience

Experience: 10 years' site management experience on multi-discipline water/wastewater projects

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading environmental and water/wastewater contractor delivering vital infrastructure projects.

The Construction Site Agent will manage, operate, and run all site activities for a major project involving heavy civils, deep excavations, temporary works (sheet piling/cofferdam/dewatering), pipework installation, and the construction of large insitu concrete water tanks with steel frame enclosures.

Lead the construction team and subcontractors on site, placing the health and safety of site personnel at the top of the agenda.

Work closely with the Project Manager to plan the project effectively, ensuring project requirements, specifications, design drawings, and H&S proposals are agreed upon and a programme is in place.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the site, supervising and monitoring the site team and the work of any subcontractors in accordance with minimum requirement standards.

Identify, prevent, and report unsafe behaviour, defects, and events on site, managing the H&S file and carrying out regular safety audits and toolbox talks.

Review RAMS and Lift Plans from subcontractors to ensure safe working methods, and issue permits and Safe Plans of Action (SPAs) as required.

Chair daily co-ordination/whiteboard meetings and weekly internal progress review meetings.

Manage Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and Automation subcontractors, maintaining strong liaison with the Project Team, Risk & Assurance department, Equipment Suppliers, and the Client.

Maintain commercial awareness, assisting with project handover, snag-free completion, and playing a leading role in resolving disputes and claims.

Take overall responsibility for the monitoring of material conformance and workmanship quality against the ITP and the Project Quality Plan.

Ensure ongoing compliance with the Environmental Plan, Waste Management Plan, Construction H&S Plan, and Project Schedule during the construction phase.

Requirements

Civil or Trade background showing progression to management level.

10 years’ experience working in roles on multi-discipline site-based projects, preferably within the water or wastewater sectors.

Significant site management experience in the water/wastewater industry.

Previous experience in the civil construction of Water Treatment plants is a distinct advantage.

Preferably hold an IOSH SHE for Construction Site Managers qualification or similar.

Excellent oral and written reporting and communication skills.

Computer literate, with experience in Google Sheets, Docs, and email being advantageous.

Full clean driving licence.

Package

Salary €65-75K Negotiable depending on experience

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a Construction Site Agent interested in roles in Cork you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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