Lead Site Manager - Construction & Fit-Out

Morris & Spottiswood; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied projects

Collaborative team environment

Autonomy in project delivery

Visible impact on project delivery

Job summary

Morris & Spottiswood is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead construction and fit-out projects across the UK. This hands-on role focuses on coordinating day-to-day site activity, managing subcontractors, and upholding safety, quality and programme standards.

The successful candidate will drive effective planning, monitor progress against budgets, and maintain site records, while engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved on time.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Manager, Construction Site Manager or similar site leadership role.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction and/or fit-out project delivery.
• Confident coordinating subcontractors, trades, materials, site activity and programme requirements.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards, risk management and site compliance.
• Ability to read and work from project programmes, drawings, specifications and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades across areas such as groundworks, channels, cladding, steelworks, mechanical and electrical works, and painting and decorating.
• Support effective planning, sequencing and programme management to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
• Use project programmes, including Asta Programming where required, to monitor progress and plan upcoming activity.
• Lead proactive health and safety management, including inspections, risk controls, site procedures and compliance requirements.
• Monitor site progress against agreed budgets, programme and commercial expectations.
• Identify, record and escalation variations, risks, delays and potential extension-of-time matters promptly.
• Attend client progress meetings, provide clear project updates and maintain accurate site records.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement across site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Site management

Construction knowledge

Communication

Planning

Health & safety

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Manager/Gold Supervisory card

First Aid at Work

Tools

Asta Programming

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead construction and fit-out projects across the UK. This hands-on role focuses on coordinating day-to-day site activity, managing subcontractors, and upholding safety, quality and programme standards.

The successful candidate will drive effective planning, monitor progress against budgets, and maintain site records, while engaging with clients and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieved on time.