Trainee Site Manager

Bridges - Trusted Intelligent Engineering Partner; Swansea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm that values health, safety, and well-being. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage M&E projects within the water industry, ensuring compliance and high standards. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive culture, you'll be part of a team that shapes the future of engineering and construction. Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a clear pathway to career progression. Be part of a diverse and talented workforce that is dedicated to making a positive impact on communities across the UK.

Benefits

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee referral scheme - £1,000

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in M&E or construction environments is essential.
• Possession of a site health and safety card is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing M&E installations ensuring safety standards.
• Promote Bridges' values while dealing with clients and staff.

Skills

M&E installations management

Health and Safety compliance

Client management

Communication skills

Education

Appropriate trade certificate/qualification

Relevant M&E or construction qualification

Tools

STAR dynamic risk assessment

Site health and safety card

Job description

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Role Purpose
Working specifically on the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water M&E Delivery Frameworks, managing water industry construction and engineering projects - ensuring full CDM compliance across our sites. This job opportunity will see you have the opportunity to work alongside some experienced M&E Site Managers and Construction Managers.

Through your experience and training in this job opportunity, there is a clear progression pathway to work towards becoming a full site manager.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.
We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

The Role
Contracted to 42.5hrs per week Monday to Friday.

• Assist in managing M&E installations in accordance with company's Health & Safety
• Ensure that all items are installed to the highest standards
• To follow and actively promote the STAR dynamic risk assessment
• Promote and demonstrate the Bridges' values when dealing with peers, staff, customers, and clients

Requirements

• Experience working in an M&E or construction environment
• Site health and safety card
• Appropriate trade certificate/qualification
• Good client management and communication skills
• Fit for work medical

Desirable

• Relevant M&E or construction qualification
• SMSTS
• 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 Silver 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:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 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.

Come and be part of our team!

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries

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