Labour Manager – Resource Operations for Petrochemical Projects

About the role

Trant Engineering is seeking an experienced Labour Manager to lead resource planning and mobilisation on a major petrochemical refinery project. You will ensure the right people, plant, equipment and materials are available to deliver work safely, efficiently and on schedule in a high‑hazard environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning, mobilisation and allocation of construction resources across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Develop and maintain workforce plans to meet current and future project demands.
• Coordinate onboarding, induction and deployment of direct employees and subcontractor personnel.
• Work with delivery teams to forecast labour requirements and adapt to changing priorities.
• Monitor resource utilisation, productivity and performance, identifying efficiency improvements.
• Ensure all personnel hold required competencies, certifications and site authorisations.
• Support recruitment activities and maintain strong relationships with labour providers and subcontractors.
• Produce regular resource reports, forecasts and workforce metrics for senior management.

Required profile

• Significant experience in construction resource planning or operations management, preferably in petrochemical, oil & gas or other major industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of workforce mobilisation, subcontractor management and construction delivery processes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and resource‑planning or project‑management systems.
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements in high‑hazard industries.
• Relevant management or construction qualifications (HNC/HND, Degree) and SMSTS or equivalent site‑management qualification are advantageous.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Company car or car allowance (depending on level).
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to purchase additional leave.
• Company pension scheme and flexible hybrid working based on core hours.
• Professional membership paid annually and support for chartership through the Career Development Association.
• Free onsite parking, bike‑to‑work scheme and employee assistance programme.