Job Description
Plant Manager
This is a key leadership role within the company, reporting directly to the Operations Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects in the Laois / Kilkenny areas, focusing on logistical, contractual, financial, commercial, and technical aspects of the projects.
Duties:
* Contribute to the leadership team regarding the company's strategy, growth, and business plan.
* Manage delegated projects and assist where required with additional works.
* Evaluate contracts for all assigned projects and ensure thorough knowledge and understanding.
* Develop designated parts of the business in line with an agreed business plan.
* Take full ownership and responsibility for projects and project issues.
* BUILD AND MAINTAIN GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENTS.
* Engage with stakeholders and liaise closely with management and departments during project execution.
* Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
* Manage procurement within defined budgets and project completion programmes.
* Ensure all governance is in place and adhered to.
* Monitor and control the delegated project portfolio.
* Prepare accurate and timely financial information.
* Prepare monthly accounts and contract claims.
* Optimise plant operations while minimising risk or exposure to the Company.
* Anticipate and effectively manage risks and opportunities.
* Apply procedures related to contract execution.
* Liaise with the H&S Manager to ensure all H&S requirements are satisfied.
* Manage and direct a team of operatives both on and off-site.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Leadership and Management experience.
* Experience within the water or wastewater industry.
* An appropriate engineering and management qualification or equivalent experience.
* Experience in the management of water/wastewater treatment plants.
* Strong leadership and management skills.
* Able to work on own initiative and assert authority.
* Good organisational and time management skills.
* Self-motivated.