Onsite Manager

Contract Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension contributions

Permanent and freelance opportunities

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee construction sites across Scotland. You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate subcontractors and site personnel, and ensure work is delivered safely, on time and to the required quality.

We welcome applicants with a proven track record on main contractor sites and a proactive approach to health and safety, quality, and project delivery. The role offers permanent or freelance opportunities with a strong project workload.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing construction sites for a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of site operations, programme management and subcontractor coordination.
• Ability to lead site teams and maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors.
• Proactive, practical approach to health and safety, quality and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring programmes and milestones are achieved.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Monitoring progress against programme and addressing any issues that may impact delivery.
• Working closely with the wider project team, including project management and engineering.
• Ensuring works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

Skills

Site operations

Programme management

Subcontractor coordination

Health and safety

Team leadership

Job description

We’re working with an established construction contractor with a strong pipeline of ongoing and upcoming projects across Tayside, who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support their continued workload.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering a varied portfolio of construction projects, with the flexibility to take ownership of your own site or work as part of a larger project team.

The Role

Depending on the project, you’ll be responsible for managing your own site or overseeing a section of a larger development, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring programmes and milestones are achieved.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality and environmental compliance.
• Monitoring progress against programme and addressing any issues that may impact delivery.
• Working closely with the wider project team, including project management and engineering.
• Ensuring works are completed in line with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

About You

We’re keen to speak with Site Managers who have:

• Proven experience managing construction sites for a main contractor.
• A strong understanding of site operations, programme management and subcontractor coordination.
• The ability to lead site teams and maintain productive working relationships with subcontractors.
• A proactive, practical approach to health and safety, quality and project delivery.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience across commercial, residential or student accommodation projects would be advantageous.

The Package

• Salary of up to £65,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive employer pension contributions.
• Ongoing project workload across the Tayside area.
• Permanent and freelance opportunities considered.