Construction Site Manager

MCTAGGART Construction; Kirkintilloch; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

McTaggart Construction is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day delivery on social and affordable housing projects across the West of Scotland. This site-based role focuses on quality, safety, programme and people on site.

You’ll closely coordinate with Contracts Managers, SHEQ teams and subcontractors to ensure work is on time, to standard, and delivered safely. A strong driving record and construction qualifications are required.

Formación

• Experience managing social or affordable housing projects.
• Trade background or a construction qualification (HNC, HND, SVQ or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of construction processes and health and safety requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Take day-to-day responsibility for managing site operations on a housing project.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to meet programme and quality requirements.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Commercial team on progress, valuations and cost awareness.
• Produce regular site reports and updates on progress against the programme.
• Manage labour on site, including daily records and weekly reporting.
• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture with the SHEQ team.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.

Conocimientos

Site management

Health & safety leadership

Communication

Organisation

Reading drawings

MS Office

Construction management software

Driving licence

Educación

Trade background or construction qualification (HNC/HND/SVQ)

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Construction management software

Descripción del empleo

McTaggart Construction is looking for experienced Site Managers to lead the day‑to‑day delivery of our social and affordable housing projects across the West of Scotland. This is a site‑based role with responsibility for quality, safety, programme and people on site.

You’ll play a central role in making sure our projects are delivered safely, on time and to the right standard. You’ll work closely with your Contracts Manager and the wider operations, commercial and SHEQ teams, as well as subcontractors and external partners.

If you want to work for a business that values clear communication, consistency and teamwork, this could be a good fit.

What you’ll do

• Take day‑to‑day responsibility for managing site operations on a housing project.


• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams to ensure work meets programme and quality requirements.


• Maintain strong working relationships with the clients and stakeholders.


• Work closely with the Commercial team on progress, valuations and cost awareness.


• Produce regular site reports and updates on progress against the programme.


• Manage labour on site, including daily records and weekly reporting.


• Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture at all times, working closely with the SHEQ team.


• Ensure all works are carried out in line with company procedures and health and safety requirements.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience managing social or affordable housing projects.


• A trade background and/or a relevant construction qualification (HNC, HND, SVQ or equivalent experience).


• Strong understanding of construction processes, building standards and health and safety requirements.


• Confident reading and working from drawings and construction information.


• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and standard construction management systems.


• Someone who communicates clearly and works well with site teams and colleagues.


• Organised, practical and able to manage multiple priorities on site.


• A full UK driving licence.


• Valid SMSTS and First Aid certificates.

At McTaggart, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. McTaggart Construction are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer.