Site Manager

RG Setsquare; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting an experienced Site Manager in Edinburgh to lead on-site delivery of ambitious commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. You will manage daily operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safety, programme, and quality standards are met on site.

You will report to the senior management team and play a key role in a growing Scottish contractor with a varied portfolio of office fit-outs, refurbishments and design-and-build schemes.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering construction projects in a main contracting environment.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site personnel.
• Strong understanding of health and safety, quality control and programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day on-site construction activities from start to finish.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Ensure works are on programme, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Maintain RAMS, inductions and daily site records; attend progress meetings.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues to maintain productivity and programme.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Project coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS

CSCS card

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Car Allowance

Employment: Permanent

Sector: Construction - Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with an established and growing Scottish construction contractor to recruit an experienced Site Manager on a permanent basis.

With a strong presence across the Scottish commercial construction market, the business delivers a varied portfolio of projects, including commercial office fit-outs, industrial refurbishments, retail developments and wider design-and-build schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager to join a progressive contractor, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of projects while playing an important role within an expanding team.

The Role

Reporting into the senior management team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of construction projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

• Managing all on-site construction activities from project commencement through to completion.


• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.


• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with agreed programmes and specifications.


• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.


• Monitoring quality of workmanship and ensuring appropriate quality control procedures are followed.


• Attending site meetings and providing regular progress updates to the project management team.


• Managing site documentation, RAMS, inductions and daily records.


• Identifying and resolving site-related issues to maintain programme and productivity.


• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

About You

We are keen to speak with Site Managers who have a proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects within a main contracting environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a Site Manager position within the construction industry.


• A background in commercial fit-out, refurbishment or general building projects.


• Strong subcontractor management and coordination skills.


• A good understanding of construction programmes, health and safety and quality management.


• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.


• The confidence to take ownership of site operations and drive projects through to successful completion.


• Relevant construction qualifications, including SMSTS and a valid CSCS card.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000, dependent on experience.


• Additional car allowance.


• Permanent position with an established Scottish contractor.


• Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of commercial construction projects.


• A supportive and experienced management team.


• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing business.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for your next permanent opportunity within the Scottish construction market, we'd be keen to hear from you.