Site Manager

CJC Recruit; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established main contractor in Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a range of refurbishment and build projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing projects worth £2m - £5m, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role offers a competitive salary, a secure pipeline of work, and opportunities for career progression within a reputable firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £58,000 - £65,000

Secure pipeline of work across Scotland

Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor

Clear route for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong background in refurbishment and fit-out projects.
• Experience delivering projects in the £2m - £5m range.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), First Aid.
• IT literate - comfortable with tablets, reporting software, and digital drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations on projects typically valued between £2m - £5m.
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour on live sites.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality control, and site housekeeping.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal commercial teams.
• Use digital systems for site reporting, document control, and programmes.

Skills

Project management

Health & Safety compliance

Leadership

Communication

IT literacy

Job description

A well-established main contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver a portfolio of refurbishment and build projects across the East and West Central Belt of Scotland.

This role is ideal for a Site Manager who is confident running projects from pre-start through to handover, managing multiple trades, and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and programme delivery.

The Role

• Manage site operations on projects typically valued between £2m - £5m
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour on live sites
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality control, and site housekeeping
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and internal commercial teams
• Use digital systems for site reporting, document control, and programmes

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor
• Strong background in refurbishment and fit-out projects
• Experience delivering projects in the £2m - £5m range
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), First Aid
• IT literate - comfortable with tablets, reporting software, and digital drawings
• Strong leadership and communication skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £58,000 - £65,000
• Secure pipeline of work across Scotland
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor on varied, technically interesting projects
• Clear route for progression within the business