Site Manager

Department: Operations Management/Site Operations Management

Location: South East England

The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities for allocated engineering discipline, ensuring works are delivered on schedule, within budget and to SHEQ standards, client contract conditions and regulatory standards. The role manages site personnel, coordinates subcontractors, and acts as a key interface between construction, engineering, and commissioning teams.

• 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.
• Monitor site progress against programme and report issues or delays to Senior Site Manager / Project Manager.
• Provide regular site progress reports, including programme updates and resource usage.
• Maintain site records, quality documentation, and Health & Safety logs.
• Maintain quality standards, inspections, and defect management.

• 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.
• Conduct risk assessments, toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Follow CDM Regulations, site rules, permits to work, and isolation procedures.
• Support audits, inspections and compliance reviews.

• Act as 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 work proceeds within budget and schedule.
• Resolve site issues proactively, escalating to Project Manager as required.
• Support handover and client acceptance activities.

• Project / Contracts Manager.
• Engineering & Design Teams
• Construction Teams
• Commissioning Teams
• HSEQ Teams
• Project Controls / Planning

• Clients / Asset Owners
• Subcontractors & Suppliers
• Regulators / Authorities

Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

• SMSTS 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.

• NVQ/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.

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