You will report directly to a Contracts Manager and be responsible for overseeing a full project team and associated subcontractors in the safe, timely execution of the works in accordance with the project budgetary, programme and quality requirements.
Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of subcontractors
Management
Act as a first point of contact on site for day to day Client and designer liaison
Liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project to ensure timely successful completion
Manage requisition process for all materials and plant on site
Being familiar with the contract documents supplied by the Client/architect
Monitor progress against the Contract Programme and escalate any delays or risk of delay to the Contracts Manager to mitigate
Assist in the production and revision of the contract and sub-programmes with the Contracts Manager & Planner
Ensure plant, labour and materials records are issued to Head Office on a weekly basis
Courteous and professional manner at all times while protecting the position of the business.
Company owned plant and equipment is maintained in good working order
Health and Safety
Ensure that the works are delivered in the safest manner possible, with the support of the Site Manager, EHS Advisor and Contracts Manager, in accordance with all legislative requirements
Giving daily site briefings to the workforce prior to starting work. This is vital to ensure interface risks between subcontractors are safely managed
Highest standards of housekeeping are maintained
Reporting of all safety incidents and/or accidents to the Safety Advisor & Company Directors in strict accordance with company protocols
Ensure contractors on site execute works as per their approved method statement & risk assessment
Prepare method statements and risk assessments for construction activities as required
Help the company achieve our goal of Zero Harm on all our worksites to all our workers and third parties we interface with
Technical/Quality
Supervision of site engineering resource in the timely execution of out setting out and surveying activities for various building trades
Ensuring that the project is delivered snag free to the satisfaction of the Client
Coordinate and liaise with Contracts Manager, Site Engineers and Services Coordinator to ensure that all subcontractors and site personnel have timely and accurate information
Resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise from revised details issued or from situations as they arise on site
Ensuring that all materials used, and work performed are as per specification and drawing requirements
Ensuring that all subcontractors execute their works as per their approved Inspection and Testing Plans and sign off inspection records as required
To be suitable for this role, candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Have a Qualification ideally in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline or an equivalent technical degree is preferred.
A minimum of 7 years of experience in Construction Management including previous project management experience
Previous experience or working with public works / RIAI etc forms of contracts.
Self-motivated with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to read, understand and create contractual requirements, scope objectives and report effectively.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
Demonstrate Understanding of BIM and Digital Construction Technologies
leadership skills and Mentoring Experience of Junior Teams
IT Skills & Innovation Skills
Ability to influence others with the ability to work well in a team-based environment
Excellent organisation and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff and sub-contractors.
For more information Contact Thomas at Arcon Recruitment
As the Head of Community at Hometree, you will spearhead the development and implementation of our community engagement strategy and an exciting events program for 2024. Our diverse community encompasses volunteers, supporters, neighbours, landowners, corporate partners, community groups, funding bodies, and other environmental NGOs. Your responsibilities will involve engaging and maintaining relationships with our wider community as well as coordinating events with local groups, nature connection sessions, volunteer initiatives, and both virtual and in-person gatherings. A core task within this role will be to lead an exciting engagement initiative with existing community groups, generously funded by Rethink Ireland’s Impact for Munster fund.
We seek an individual with a background in community work eager to contribute to a high-energy organisation with a forward-thinking team. Alternatively, we welcome candidates with expertise in customer relationship management seeking to pivot their skills into a new area.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in enhancing the accessibility and inclusivity of our projects and in delivering positive growth in our community engagement activities.
Client Profile – Medium sized Accountancy Firm
Our client is a long-established professional practice based in County Clare. They have a reputation for providing their clients with solid advice in both accounting and tax planning. Service includes general business advice, audit, accounting, taxation, and outsourced bookkeeping. The organisation is progressive and offers excellent scope to develop to Management level.
Role – Qualified Accountant
They wish to recruit a Senior with a number of years’ experience in practice to join the firm. Reporting to the Partners, the role will offer the successful candidate exposure to a variety of clients including medium size companies, owner managed businesses, sole traders, and high net worth individuals.
Reporting to the Management team, the role will involve:
- Responsibility for a portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors
- Handling Year-end accounts preparation and audit assignments to Partner review stage
- Liaising closely with clients
- Researching and resolving technical queries from clients
- Responsibility for managing the successful completion of each assignment
- Assist in the training junior staff
- Working on ad-hoc assignments from time to time in conjunction with the firm’s Directors
Required Skills/Experience:
- Qualified Accountant
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Commercially focused on good practice development skills
- Proficient in numerous accounting software packages
- Strong communication skills
Interested?
In the first instance please send your CV to Brian Fowler FCCA, Managing Director at brian.fowler@accountancysolutions.ie
Client Profile – Medium sized Accountancy Firm
Our client is a long-established professional practice based in County Clare. They have a reputation for providing their clients with solid advice in both accounting and tax planning. Service includes general business advice, audit, accounting, taxation, and outsourced bookkeeping. The organisation is progressive and offers excellent scope to develop to Management level.
Role – Qualified Accountant
They wish to recruit a Senior with a number of years’ experience in practice to join the firm. Reporting to the Partners, the role will offer the successful candidate exposure to a variety of clients including medium size companies, owner managed businesses, sole traders, and high net worth individuals.
Reporting to the Management team, the role will involve:
- Responsibility for a portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors
- Handling Year-end accounts preparation and audit assignments to Partner review stage
- Liaising closely with clients
- Researching and resolving technical queries from clients
- Responsibility for managing the successful completion of each assignment
- Assist in the training junior staff
- Working on ad-hoc assignments from time to time in conjunction with the firm’s Directors
Required Skills/Experience:
- Qualified Accountant
- Excellent client relationship management skills
- Commercially focused on good practice development skills
- Proficient in numerous accounting software packages
- Strong communication skills
Interested?
In the first instance please send your CV to Brian Fowler FCCA, Managing Director at brian.fowler@accountancysolutions.ie
Purpose of Position
The Communications Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of communication plans and stakeholder engagement for European funded projects. This will include existing and future projects across a variety of sectors including creative economy, circular economy, green economy, niche tourism and more. The successful candidate will ensure the projects aims, objectives and impacts are communicated effectively using social media, website, events and other forms of communication. The Officer will report to the Head of Regional Development and work closely with the EU project team members to promote the work of the EU team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the West Regional Enterprise Plan Manager and the Communications Manager to ensure that all teams are working in harmony.
Key Responsibilities:
The following are the main tasks to be undertaken:
- Develop and implement communication plans for EU projects.
- Manage and execute communication tasks in projects, ensuring deliverables are on time, within budget, and at the required level of quality.
- Support the projects team to expand an international stakeholder community.
- Manage social media platforms, website content, and editorial calendars.
- Content creation for use on social media, website and promotion.
- Provide administrative support with financial drawdowns, payments, filling, and reports.
- Preparation of newsletters and further build the distribution list(s).
- Update the WDC website with EU projects related content.
- Assist the team with event planning including logistics and promotion.
- Set KPI’s and monitor results and impact evaluation.
- Create monthly communications update for board and management.
- As required support the WDC EU communications function in international meetings.
The above is not, and does not purport to be, a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post.
Essential Criteria:
Applicants must by the closing date of application have the following:
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in communications, press office, public relations, or equivalent field.
- A minimum of an NFQ Level 6 in Office Management/Marketing/Communications or relevant field.
- Highly proficient with a proven track record in website management and administration (using WordPress).
- Proven experience of actively managing and updating corporate accounts on all social media platforms is essential including management of content calendars.
- Hands-on experience in using Microsoft Office 365 (in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), design skills such as Canva or equivalent, and CMS’s.
- Experience in use of newsletter platforms, ideally SendinBlue or Campaign Monitor.
- Excellent communication skills with proven experience of writing new content, press releases, social media posts, letters, and documents. Demonstrates strong professional manner in engaging with the public and colleagues.
Desirable Criteria:
The following requirements are desirable:
- Previous experience on EU projects communication.
- Proven experience of working remotely is advantageous.
- Fluency in Irish.
Key Competencies:
For effective performance at this level, the candidate will need to demonstrate that they possess the key competencies for effective performance at Executive Officer level:
- People Management
- Analysis & Decision Making
- Delivery of Results
- Interpersonal & Communication Skills
- Specialist Knowledge, Expertise & Self Development
- Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values
- The candidate should also be prepared to undertake occasional international travel in the undertaking of their duties.
Further details on the Civil Service Competency Framework are available here.
Conditions:
Appointment to this post will depend on a six-month probationary period and all staff appointments are subject to the WDC Act.
All staff members are required to sign up to the WDC Code of Business Conduct under the code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.
The WDC is a Remote First Organisation with its Head Office in Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, staff are also located in Galway, Letterkenny and Sligo. The successful candidate may seek to be located in Ballaghaderreen, Galway, Letterkenny or Sligo in line with the remote working policy of the WDC.
The salary scale for this post will be equivalent to that of the Civil Service Executive Officer Standard Scale:
Personal Pension Contribution (PPC) Pay Rate: The salary for this position, with effect from 1st March 2023 is as follows: €33,812, €35,714, €36,788, €38,884, €40,793, €42,580, €44.391, €46,164, €47,955, €49,696, €51,492, €52,692, €54,403[1] , €56,127[2]
Please note: The starting salary for the person appointed to this post will be the first point on the above scale unless the successful application has previous reckonable public sector experience.
To Apply
Please clearly state the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email, submit a cover letter and CV (of no more than four pages) detailing your experience, qualifications and any other relevant information, to careers@wdc.ie .
Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 31st May 2023 at 5pm.
NOTE:
A panel may be formed to fill further positions as Executive Officer which may arise within next 12 months (subject to sanction from the Department of Rural and Community Development).
The WDC is an equal opportunities employer
Canvassing will disqualify
CLDC is currently recruiting Training and Administration Officer to support work under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). The position is full time (35hrs per week) to end of 2023, subject to funding.
Applications to include CV and cover letter to be forwarded to imatthew@cldc.ie or Iyabo Matthew HR, CLDC, Unit 1 Westgate Business Park, Kilrush Rd, Ennis, Co. Clare.
For a full role description and person specification please see www.cldc.ie or contact imatthew@cldc.ie.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25th January 2023.
Garda Vetting may apply.
Clare Local Development Company is an equal opportunities employer.
CLDC is currently recruiting a Roma Inclusion Project Worker to provide advocacy, community development and health information supports to the Roma Community in Co. Clare. The position is 28 hours per week to end of 2023, subject to funding.
Applications to include CV and cover letter to be forwarded to imatthew@cldc.ie or Iyabo Matthew HR, CLDC, Unit 1 Westgate Business Park, Kilrush Rd, Ennis, Co. Clare.
For a full role description and person specification please see www.cldc.ie or contact imatthew@cldc.ie.
Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 25th January 2023.
Garda Vetting may apply.
Clare Local Development Company is an equal opportunities employer.
CLDC wish to recruit for the following position:
Finance Manager
(Full-time position)
As a member of the CLDC senior management team, the Finance Manager will be responsible for the management of the company’s finances. The role will involve management and oversight of the company’s financial function and finance team, strategic financial planning, financial budgeting for CLDC operations and programmes, financial management systems, policies and procedures, and financial monitoring and reporting.
For a full role description and person specification please contact Iyabo Matthew at imatthew@cldc.ie
Applications to include CV and cover letter, should be sent to Iyabo Matthew, HR Department, CLDC, Unit 1 Westgate Business Park, Kilrush Rd, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 PXY3 or imatthew@cldc.ie
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday February 10th, 2023
Clare Local Development Company is an equal opportunities employer
Junior Secure Remote Specialist – CloudAssist are currently seeking a Secure Remote Specialist who has a keen interest of Microsoft Cloud Services and the Microsoft Power Platform to join our team. This is a remote working position, and it is preferred that the candidate has previous experience of working from home whilst interacting successfully with external customers. Onboarding training will be provided for both remote working and delivering customer facing assessments.
As a Secure Remote Specialist, you will work remotely from the comfort of your home whilst being part of a dynamic and supportive environment. You should be able to confidently deliver remote assessments to our customer base. The role will require you to work with external customers primarily through Microsoft Teams to identify their challenges & prioritize use cases which will result in a clear path to success for the customer in assisting Microsoft Teams Adoption. You should be an advocate for the customer and put yourself in their shoes to understand their true need and deliver the art of the possible. You should act as a business coach and think about the customer’s business holistically when developing potential solutions.
Primary Job Responsibilities
To deliver Microsoft tailored assessments to clients covering topics such as:
- The capability of the Microsoft Teams platform
- Business process automation using low-code and custom apps across the
Power Platform - App governance for IT admins relating to integrating business apps into Teams securely
- Adoption (end-user training, workload introductions & support resources)
Working with clients on Proof of Concept and Pilot initiatives based around the Microsoft Power Platform
Identify and define technical solutions to enhance business systems and process improvement needs using workflow, data optimization and automation tools (primarily through the Power Platform)
Develop & document best practices with regards to assessment delivery
Requirement to stay abreast of all new Microsoft products and updates to the existing product suite
Become Microsoft certified through formal online proctored Microsoft exams as required
The ideal candidate should have:
Microsoft 365 experience & advanced knowledge of the wider Microsoft Power Platform
- Power BI
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Power Virtual Agent
Well-organized, self-starter that can work independently with minimal direction
Effective time management skills including the ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize
Ability to research and grasp technical information across multiple tools whilst interacting with the customer
Proven track record of being incredibly resourceful in identifying customer challenges
Be comfortable with change, particularly supporting an evolving product suite
Possess a desire to be a Customer Champion though customer empathy and advocacy
Prioritizes communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively adjust language to the target audience (CFO, CEO, IT, Operations etc.)
Study or Degree in an IT related field or have a CompTIA A+ Security Certification
Interest in working with (but experience not necessary in):
- JSON
- API integrations
- SQL
Additional must have Requirements
We require that the candidate has a quiet and professional workspace with a locked door
High-speed internet service (25 MB download and 5 MB upload) from a reliable provider
Successful completion of a pre-employment assessment and background check
If interested, please email the details on why you would be a suitable fit with the subject line – Secure Remote Specialist to cv@cloudassist.ie
Overview: Mobility is currently experiencing a wave of disruptive forces that are profoundly changing the way citizens interact with their environment. Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) is an exciting innovation in Ireland, tasked with the goal of reimagining future mobility in both urban and non-urban settings. The specific goal of FMCI is to develop a mobility campus in Shannon that will be at the forefront of global mobility innovation and to act as a catalyst for world-leading developments in the mobility domain.
FMCI is now seeking to recruit a CAV Engineer to implement and develop FMCI’s engineering capabilities. Reporting directly to the COO, the task of the roles will be to contribute to the development of this project from its current start-up stage to its full fruition.
Role Details
- Deliver innovative, world leading solutions to meet current and future challenges for Future Mobility development and deployment.
- Deliver high quality engineering and consultancy to support customer requirements aligned to the delivery of robust, safe and reliable Future Mobility technologies.
- Build effective networks, both internally and externally, to support the growth of the business.
Key responsibilities
- Delivering innovative, world leading solutions to support current and future client future mobility development and test requirements.
- Leading the technical delivery of individual work packages and tasks within multiple and highly complex projects on time and to budget.
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative ideas and technologies in future mobility products and services for future development programmes and commercially exploitable propositions.
- Support the writing of technical content for proposals compliant with the client’s statement of requirements in conjunction with the technical and commercial leads.
- Support client meetings and liaise with clients when necessary to support the winning and delivery of programmes.
- Keeping up to date with the latest developments in this rapidly developing field to ensure we always deploy the most appropriate solution and client centric service.
- Support the development of Future Mobility technical capabilities, internal knowledge transfer and technical team development.
Candidate qualifications:
- Extensive experience working in the Mobility and/or Information Technology industry.
- Highly creative with excellent analytical abilities.
- Demonstrated teamwork skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Good to have qualifications:
- DevOps experience
- Working with LabView and NI software and hardware stack
- System admin experience
- Cisco/Network management experience
