Site Manager

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Taunton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/Car allowance

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discount

Bike to Work

Training & development

Employee referral scheme

Recognition schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Job summary

Bridges Electrical Engineers is seeking a Site Manager to oversee M&E installations across our South West Water frameworks. You will ensure CDM compliance, lead on-site teams, and drive high standards of safety and quality.

The role includes coaching electricians and apprentices, maintaining strong client relationships, and embodying Bridges' values in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience managing M&E sites.
• Experience in civil/utilities environment.
• Gold Card CSCS.
• SMSTS.
• Appropriate trade certificate/qualification.
• Good client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&E installations to high standards on site.
• Ensure Health & Safety legislation is followed by site teams.
• Adhere to the project quality plan and inspection and test plans.
• Promote STAR dynamic risk assessment.
• Coach and mentor Electricians, Electrical Improvers/Mates and Apprentices.
• Represent Bridges professionally to clients and peers.

Skills

Site management

Communication

Health & safety

Education

Gold CSCS Card

SMSTS

Trade certification/qualification

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

Confined space induction

Job description

Role Purpose

This role is based within our South West Delivery Team who cover our South West Water and Wessex Water frameworks,, Managing water industry construction and engineering projects - ensuring full CDM compliance across our sites.

The Role

Contracted to 40hrs per week Monday to Friday.
A company van will be provided.

• To be responsible for managing M&E installations in accordance with Bridges Health & Safety Rules and Essential Standards and industry regulations.
• Ensure that all Health and Safety legislation and regulations are adhered to by the site teams.
• Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards, in compliance with the project’s quality plan and inspection and test plans.
• To follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment.
• To coach and mentor Electricians, Electrical Improvers/Mates and Apprentices.
• Promote and demonstrate the Bridges' values when dealing with peers, staff, customers, and clients.
• Promote positive health and wellbeing amongst peers.
• To act in a professional manner and be an ambassador for Bridges, supporting the business goals and maintaining the company’s positive reputation.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience in managing M&E sites.
• Experience in a civil / utilities environment.
• Gold Card CSCS
• SMSTS
• Appropriate trade certificate/qualification.
• Good client management and communication skills

Desirable:

• Black Card CSCS
• Water industry experience
• EUSR
• IPAF, PASMA, confined space

Benefits

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Company car/car allowance
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5.5% company contribution
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in 'team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace