Site Manager

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; In loco; GBP 55.000 - 68.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a groundworks and civil engineering project based in Edinburgh. The role involves hands-on site leadership, coordinating subcontractors, labour and plant, and ensuring RAMS, permits, and site documentation are followed.

You will manage day-to-day operations, monitor progress against programme, and maintain quality and safety standards on major projects alongside Tier 1 contractors.

Competenze

• Proven Site Management experience within groundworks and civil engineering.
• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Strong health & safety knowledge including RAMS and permits.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and RAMS.

Mansioni

• Manage and supervise day-to-day site operations across groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site operatives, plant and materials.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Liaise closely with the Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors and the Tier 1 main contractor.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and site documentation are understood and adhered to.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Manage site teams and provide clear direction and leadership.
• Coordinate daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions where required.
• Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure works meet project specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, progress reports and site documentation.
• Assist with planning and coordinating upcoming works, including labour, plant and materials.
• Identify and resolve site-based issues promptly and effectively.

Conoscenze

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Site Management

Groundworks

Civil Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a groundworks and civil engineering project based in Edinburgh, working alongside Tier 1 contractors.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering, with proven experience managing site operations, subcontractors, labour and plant on major construction projects.

This is a hands-on site management position requiring someone who can take responsibility for the safe, efficient and timely delivery of works while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise day-to-day site operations across groundworks and civil engineering activities.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site operatives, plant and materials.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Liaise closely with the Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors and the Tier 1 main contractor.
• Monitor progress against programme and identify potential delays or issues.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and site documentation are understood and adhered to.
• Carry out regular site inspections and ensure compliance with health & safety requirements.
• Manage site teams and provide clear direction and leadership.
• Coordinate daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inductions where required.
• Monitor quality of workmanship and ensure works meet project specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, progress reports and site documentation.
• Assist with planning and coordinating upcoming works, including labour, plant and materials.
• Identify and resolve site-based issues promptly and effectively.

Requirements

• Proven Site Management experience within groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong civils/groundworks background with a practical understanding of construction activities.
• Experience working on projects for, or directly alongside, Tier 1 contractors.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors, labour and plant.
• Strong understanding of construction health & safety requirements.
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• First Aid
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage site teams effectively.

Duties:

• Bulk earthworks and excavation
• Drainage and utilities
• Reinforced concrete and concrete structures
• Foundations
• Roads and infrastructure
• Earth retention and temporary works
• Kerbing, paving and external works
• Site clearance and preparation

Salary is dependent on experience, with future projects across the central belt. Start date ideally the end of September