Defence Site Manager – Infrastructure Lead, Rosyth

Babcock International; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international engineering company is seeking a Site Manager for their Rosyth Dockyard in Scotland. The role involves leading construction activities for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have significant experience in construction and team leadership. This is a full time, permanent position with competitive compensation and a great benefits package.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

Holiday Trading benefits

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering work

Excellent development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a construction environment.
• Strong background in supervising or managing live construction sites.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple site activities.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations and site safety practices.
• Experience working with contractors and project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing all on-site construction activities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery.
• Supervising subcontractors, tradespeople, and site staff to align with project goals.
• Enforcing health, safety, and environmental standards through toolbox talks and inspections.
• Tracking project milestones and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing site logistics including deliveries, storage, and equipment use.

Skills

Proven experience in a construction environment

Strong background in supervising or managing live construction sites

Ability to lead teams and coordinate multiple site activities

Knowledge of HSE regulations and site safety practices

Experience working with contractors and project stakeholders

Education

Formal qualifications in construction or site management

Job description

A leading international engineering company is seeking a Site Manager for their Rosyth Dockyard in Scotland. The role involves leading construction activities for major infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates should have significant experience in construction and team leadership. This is a full time, permanent position with competitive compensation and a great benefits package.