Site Manager

Contract Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a major Edinburgh development. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and suppliers while upholding strict health and safety, quality, and programme standards.

The role requires a proactive, hands-on approach and proven leadership on similar projects. The successful candidate will have SMSTS or equivalent, with demonstrable experience in both new-build and refurbishment works.

Qualifications

• Evidence of site management on building projects.
• SMSTS qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with both new-build and refurbishment works.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for safe, efficient delivery of your section of the project.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Maintain site records and inspections.
• Support the Project Manager to deliver on time and to budget.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & safety

Programme management

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join a Tier 1 building contractor on a major new project in Edinburgh.

The scheme is a large, mixed-use development combining new-build construction with significant refurbishment elements, offering a genuine technical challenge.

As Site Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for the safe, efficient delivery of your section of the project. You will manage site operations, programme delivery, and daily progress, while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, quality, and welfare. The role will involve coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel, maintaining site records and inspections, and supporting the Project Manager in delivering the project safely, on time, and to budget.

The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Site Manager on building projects, ideally with exposure to both new-build and refurbishment works. You will have strong knowledge of health and safety, quality, and programme management, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proactive, hands-on approach to site delivery. An SMSTS qualification, or equivalent, is required.

The employer is a well-organised, high-performing Tier 1 building contractor with a strong reputation for delivery on challenging projects. They reward ambition, invest in their people, and have a positive track record of developing and promoting talent from within.

In return, they are offering a competitive salary and package, the opportunity to work on a large and technically challenging Edinburgh project, and clear career progression within a supportive, ambitious team.

Legal Information

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.