Site Manager

Trant Engineering Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Trant Engineering Ltd seeks a Site Manager to lead day‑to‑day operations on National Grid projects in South East England. You will oversee site activities, coordinate engineering and commissioning teams, and ensure delivery on schedule and within budget while upholding SHEQ standards.

You will manage site teams, engage subcontractors, and act as the main client interface, maintaining documentation and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• SMSTS or equivalent health and safety certification required.
• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering projects in the energy sector.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver site works to programme, cost and quality targets.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental compliance on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise site teams and subcontractors to deliver works.
• Ensure safe, compliant, on‑time delivery of construction and installation activities.
• Coordinate site resources, plant and materials efficiently.
• Maintain quality standards, inspections and defect management.
• Provide regular site progress reports and risk/issue escalation.

Skills

SMSTS

Site management experience

Multi-disciplinary team leadership

Programme delivery within budget

Health, safety, & environmental regs

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical/Construction

CDM Coordinator/Management training

Job description

Department: Operations Management/Site Operations Management

Location: South East England

Application Deadline: 18 December 2026

Department: Operations Management/Site Operations Management

Location: South East England

Description

Due to continued success in the sector we are looking to appoint a Site Manager with proven experience delivering National Grid projects. This fantastic opportunity will enable the successful candidate to develop a long term career with the organisation.

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: Site Management

• 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 energy sector.
• 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 National Grid 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