Jobs in Smithbrook

Description

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for a Site Supervisor / Working Foreperson to join our project delivery teams.

We are currently delivering upgrades on clean water plants in West Sussex area and are looking for a proven supervisor to join our team.

The Role
As a Site Supervisor you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of on-site activities including supervising teams, coordinating resources, and acting as a key interface between site personnel, subcontractors, and management.  This is a hands-on site based working role.
What You’ll Be Doing
1) Technical Responsibilities - Site Supervision

Supervise on-site teams, subcontractors, and operatives to ensure efficient workflow. 

Undertake daily briefs, allocate daily tasks and monitor team performance.

Ensure staff adhere to company standards, procedures, and site rules. 

Monitor use of materials, plant, and equipment. 

Report shortages, delays, or equipment issues to the Foreman or Project Manager. 

Support subcontractor coordination and verification of work completed.

Assist in the planning and scheduling of site activities in coordination with Project Managers and Foremen.

Monitor progress, report delays or issues, and propose corrective actions.

Ensure all work is carried out to project specifications, drawings, and regulatory standards.

2) Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality & Compliance 

Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies on site. 

Conduct daily toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site inspections. 

Report incidents, near misses, and hazards promptly and accurately. 

Maintain accurate records of daily site activities, including work progress, inspections, and material usage.

Support QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with company and client standards. 

Assist with site handovers and defect management.

3) Stakeholder Communication 

Act as the first point of contact for on-site queries from operatives and subcontractors.

Provide regular updates to the Site Manager

Liaise with clients, inspectors, or other site visitors when required.

4) Key Interfaces: Internal Interfaces

Site Manager / Assistant Site Manager

Health & Safety / QA-QC Teams 

Engineering / Design Team 
External Interfaces

Subcontractors & Suppliers 

Regulatory Authorities / Local Authorities
5) Core Values
 Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values – Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability. You may be required to undertake additional duties, consistent with the responsibilities and level of this role, beyond those specified above.

What We’re Looking For
Essential

SSSTS (Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme) certification.

Valid UK CSCS card (or equivalent) for site access and verification of competence.

Ability to read drawings, plan works and put site operatives to work

Understanding of excavation / formation levels

Basic Health & Safety awareness relevant to construction sites.

Proven experience as a Site Supervisor or similar role on construction or engineering projects.

Hands-on experience supervising site teams, subcontractors, and operatives.

Experience ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Desirable

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Construction, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.

First Aid at Work certification.

Experience liaising with clients, consultants, or regulatory authorities.

Experience with QA/QC processes and project documentation.

Why Join Trant?
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.

Work on complex, meaningful engineering projects.

Be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.

Strong pipeline of secured work and career progression opportunities.

Innovative environment with in-house design and manufacturing capability.

Long-term secured framework work.

Clear career development opportunities.

Strong safety and wellbeing culture.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our company benefits package includes.

Competitive rates

Company van and fuel card

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice.

Company Pension Scheme.

Employee Assistance Program.

Discretionary annual bonus.

Ready to take the next step in your planning career? Apply now and be part of something bigger