Trainee Site Manager

+ Logistical management and upkeep of/maintenance of JJR Team Offices, welfare facilities, subcontractor areas, loading areas and site roadway/logistics.
+ Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety plan (including Inductions, Method Statements and Risk Assessments, etc.).
+ The management of the workforce on Site, to ensure that safe methods of working are used and the effect on the environment is minimized, this is to include the issuing of clear up notices.
+ Ensure that all work in progress are supervised and that HSE regulations are adhered to at all times.
+ Responsible for implementing and maintaining safe systems of work in accordance with Site Health and Safety Management procedures. This includes a regular assessment of new risks and hazards that may not be specifically covered by safety system documentation already in place.
+ Manage the day to day operations and ensure H&S is to the highest standards.
+ Ensure other H&S statutory requirements are in place, recorded and readily available upon request.
+ Deal on the spot with H&S issues that arise.
+ Ensure all accidents, incidents and near miss incidents are reported in a timely manner.
+ Rectify and report H&S issues.
+ Work with the Senior Site Manager, Project Manager and EHS Team to ensure JJR Team offices, welfare facilities, subcontractor areas, loading areas and site roadways/logistics are kept satisfactory and compliant.

• Quality

+ Ensure accurate records are kept.
+ Ensure that Inspection and Test Plans are prepared, implemented and updated using BIM.
+ Ensure compliance with the Environmental Management Plan.
+ Implement and monitor the QA/QC to standard plans and procedures.
+ Responsible for implementing and maintaining the Project Management Plan (PMP) for your section of the works. This shall include the generation of System Records that show compliance with the PMP and may include auditing and surveillance.
+ Responsible for implementing all Quality assurance associated with your elements of the build and that of using the BIM system to electronically monitor and approve specific parts of the build and detailed in the ITP.
+ Responsible for the generation of daily diaries on BIM system. (Recording accurate site labour hours and activities).
+ Generate non-conforming issues (NCR's) on BIM assigned to the responsible company.
+ Develop/Manage and close site-specific QA sheets on BIM
+ Monitor workmanship on site to ensure the works are completed to the highest quality.


• Programme

+ Responsible for assisting site team in programming (Sub-Contractors) short term programmes.
+ Provide input into the weekly report on progress and programme.
+ Complete daily site duties accurately, highlighting any delays against the programme and why.
+ Welfare, security and public/adjoining owner liaison.
+ Assist with site team in reviewing, comment and approve the risk assessment and method statements on site - either directly or from sub-contractors and that of obtaining a secondary signature from the Project Manager.
+ Ensure everyone entering site are inducted and briefed on relevant RAMS, CSCS cards and certificates are checked and a good level of English is identified.
+ Complete Visitors Inductions where applicable.
+ Close relevant issues on BIM.


• Commercial

+ Be conversant with all drawings, specifications, sub-contractors, related information for these works and scope of works.
+ Provide site records and other required information for commercial/cost control.
+ Have an understanding of what is in the Sub-Contractors scope of works.
+ Do not sign any daywork sheets without approval to do so.

About JJ Rhatigan & Company

JJ Rhatigan & Company is a Tier 1, main building contractor headquartered in Galway, Ireland, for over 70 years and is one of the most recognisable names in Irish construction. Our objective is for a steady sustainable growth over the next five years strengthening our position as a competitive, high-quality, safe and innovative construction services company.

JJR provides real opportunity for our employees to build their careers, develop their skills and grow as part of the Rhatigan team. We employ over 420 employees across Ireland and the UK and we operate a business that values and rewards those employees.

JJ Rhatigan is in construction for the long-term, to nurture relationships with existing and new clients and to copper-fasten partnerships across our supply chain. We have a well-deserved reputation for delivering complex, large-scale developments on time and on budget. Our collaborative work culture and dedication to innovation and technology are and will continue to be the key to our success.


• Attractive terms of Employment & Competitive salary for the right candidate


• Excellent Benefits


• Excellent Career Progression


• Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.