At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations, ensuring safety and compliance while managing teams and resources.
- Company: Join Trant, a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and professional growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and support for career development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional qualifications and chartership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in construction and engineering while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management and health & safety compliance is essential.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Department: Operations Management/Site Operations Management
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: South East England
Reporting To: Laurent Wallis
Description
Within Trant, the primary duty of the Site Manager is to ensure safe and compliant practices on their site. The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities for their dedicated site, ensuring works are delivered on schedule, within budget, to SHEQ standards, clients contract conditions and regulatory standards. The role manages site personnel, coordinates subcontractors, and acts as a key interface between construction, engineering, and commissioning teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise site teams, including subcontractors and operatives.
- Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of construction and installation works.
- Manage site resources, plant, and materials effectively.
- Maintain quality standards, inspections, and defect management.
- Health, Safety & Compliance:
- Carry out duties in accordance with Company Management System, Policies, Statutory and Client requirements.
- Ensure all site activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Monitor site progress against programme and report issues or delays to the Senior Site Manager / Project Manager.
- Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
- Follow CDM Regulations, site rules, permits to work, and isolation procedures.
- Provide regular site progress reports, including programme updates and resource usage.
- Maintain site records, quality documentation, and Health & Safety logs.
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Act as a primary site interface for clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and commissioning teams to ensure works are aligned with project requirements.
- Close liaison with commercial and planning staff to ensure that work proceeds within budget and schedule.
- Resolve site issues proactively, escalating to Project Manager as required.
- Support handover and client acceptance activities.
Key Interfaces:
- Internal Interfaces:
- Project Managers
- Contracts Manager
- Engineering & Design Teams
- Construction Teams
- Commissioning Teams
- SHEQ Teams
- Project Controls / Planning
- External Interfaces:
- Clients / Asset Owners
- Subcontractors & Suppliers
- Regulators / Authorities
Core Values
Uphold and promote the Company's Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) or equivalent site management health and safety certification.
- Proven experience as a Site Manager or Assistant Site Manager delivering projects in the water and/or energy sectors.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors, ensuring safe and efficient delivery.
- Experience overseeing site delivery on programme, within budget, and to quality standards.
- Demonstrable experience in health, safety, and environmental compliance on construction or engineering sites.
Desirable:
- HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Construction, or related Engineering discipline.
- CDM Coordinator/Management training relevant to UK construction projects.
- Experience working on AMP, D&B, EPC, or regulated utility frameworks.
- Exposure to commissioning or handover activities, coordinating closely with engineering and commissioning teams.
- Experience liaising with clients, regulators, and statutory authorities on-site.
Benefits
At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership. Our company benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Company car or car allowance (some levels)
- Mentored support within our 'Career Development Association', to work towards chartership
- 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
- Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible working based on a 'core hours' system
- 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
- Hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free onsite parking
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus
Site Manager - South Moreton in Guildford employer: Trant Engineering Ltd
Trant is an exceptional employer located in South East England, offering a dynamic work environment where safety, compliance, and professional growth are paramount. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide opportunities for career progression, support for professional qualifications, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary. Our core values of Care, Trust, Respect, and Sustainability foster a collaborative culture, making Trant a rewarding place to build your career as a Site Manager.
