Euroforest Ireland is the largest independent provider of timber harvesting and marketing solutions in Ireland.
Clients of the company include large private estates, investment trusts, professional forestry managers, community associations and farmers. Delivery of the best possible value for growers, whilst enabling the aggregation and supply of substantial volumes of wood raw material to the forest industry is the unique selling point of the company.
One of our group companies, Euroforest LTD, are specialists in mechanised arboriculture and tree surgery, and offer a range of tree care and woodland management solutions throughout the UK. Euroforest Ireland intend on replicating the successes of Euroforest Ltd, to offer a range of tree care and woodland management solutions to clients across Ireland.
Euroforest Ireland are the first forestry company in Ireland to achieve ISO certification to 14001:2015 Environmental Management System and 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Management system standards.
A vacancy has arisen for a motivated and ambitious individual to join a leading company in the forest products industry. Above all, we are seeking a person with enthusiasm and the drive to succeed.
The Role
Person in Charge of Works (PICW) for the developing tree care business line of the company.
The successful candidate will be expected to integrate with the present workforce, working with existing clients but also trying to add to our client base.
Responsibilities will include:
• Providing the team with the strategic and operational direction needed
• Site inspections
• Main point of contact for the client, direct staff, and subcontractors
• Delivering fit for purpose project outputs within set deadlines
• Ensure contracts progress on track and on budget
• Undertake regular safety audits
• Produce risk assessments and method statements
Essential
• A strong background in arboriculture with proven experience in contract management
• A relevant qualification in an arboriculture discipline
• Proven experience of line management / leadership
• Motivated and highly organised, agile and adaptable to change
• An ability to work on own initiative
• Excellent planning and project management abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Full driving licence
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to exercise good judgment with minimal supervision
• Good communication skills and the ability to build and maintain excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable
• A knowledge of all Forest Service forestry schemes
• A knowledge or experience of harvesting and marketing of timber
Remuneration
Salary commensurate with experience, plus phone, laptop and transport.
If you are interested in a challenging career with development opportunities in an expanding industry, as part of an experienced team, please email your C.V to:
Euroforest Ireland info@euroforestireland.ie
