Contracts Manager, (Galway) – Roads

Job Details

Design Build Seach are working with a world leader in road maintenance. Our client provides the development, sourcing and application of a wide range of products and services for the industry. Due to successful growth In Ireland they have an opening for a contracts Manager in Galway. The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of site Operations within their remit, ensuring works are completed as per relevant specification.

Minimum:
Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or related field
Previous experience in the road and maintenance sector
Analytical skills to identify and assist in resolving technical challenges effectively
Should have up to 3 years prior leadership experience, preferably in a road surfacing or contracting environment.

Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the Human Resources within your Team, liaising with the various support functions, e.g HR and Safety etc.
  • To program and schedule works to maximise the efficiency of allocate recourses. To co-ordinate the role as Project Supervisor as defined by the Safety Health and Welfare Act.
  • Ensure preparation of relevant Construction Stage Health and Safety Plans from preliminary Health and Safety Plans provided by client.
  • Carry our regular inspections/audits on Temporary Traffic Management.
  • Ensure communication by supervisors/foremen of Site Inductions, Methods Statements & Safe Systems of Work (SSWP) for all visitors, employees, contractors and suppliers visiting.
  • liaise with Operations Managers / Supervisors / Foremen and ensure proper record keeping for all aspects of various projects including:
    Quantities of materials used on daily basis.
    • Plant & Equipment Utilised
    • Labour on site
    • Weather records
    • Safety audits, toolbox talks, task briefings, SSWPs
    • Variations to work requirements.
  • Direct, manage and lead contracting operations across the Republic of Ireland Safety of our clients employees (and our contractors) is our number one priority.
  • Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety (H&S), Environmental and quality standards and ensure in particular the safety of all contracting teams, operating a zero tolerance to unsafe acts and achieving a zero target for fatalities and LTIs Meet annual revenue and margin deliverables as agreed with the Head of Contracting.
  • Grow market share in terms of revenue, tonnage and products. Develop internal and external capability to deliver road maintenance services across the Island of Ireland including people, plant, equipment, facilities, contracting skills and external partner