Civil Site Manager

About Suir Engineering

We have exciting opportunities for a Site Manager to join Suir Engineering. The position will be based on a EP&R BESS project in Beauly, Inverness.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.

We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

Overall Role Objective

The Site Manager will be responsible for running all or part of a construction site. This will include budgeting, organisation, implementation, and scheduling of the projects.

What you will be doing?

• Preparing the site and liaising with other construction professionals such as architects, engineers, buyers, estimators, [planners] and surveyors before construction work starts.
• Developing the programme of work and strategy for making the project happen.
• Overseeing all aspects of the construction project, from site mobilisation until commissioning stage. Activities will include material procurement, subcontractor management / workforce allocation and the management of quality.
• Leading daily pre-start meetings to discuss the activities for that day and ensure all associated risks are adequately addressed.
• Setting contractors to work, relaying design information from drawings, method statements and other relevant project documents.
• Planning to prevent problems on site before they occur, for example, planning the delivery and storage of equipment and materials.
• Manage and resolve any issues or conflicts during construction, implementing appropriate solutions and escalating when necessary.
• Monitoring progress, tracking milestones and reporting the information to the Project Manager.
• Having a presence on site to provide assistance to sub-contractors and monitor quality of workmanship and adherence to specifications.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, including records of site activities, progress reports, change management and as-built drawings.
• Managing all aspects of Health & Safety and maintaining a good relationship with the internal HSE department.
• Communicating with a range of people including the client, subcontractors, suppliers, the public and the workforce.
• Foster a positive work environment, providing leadership, guidance and support to the team and encouraging productivity.
• Stay updated on industry trends, construction technologies and best practices, identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by your manager, necessary to meet the ongoing needs of the company.