Site Manager

Gi Group; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious client is seeking a Civil Site Manager for long-term projects in Edinburgh, specifically focusing on the coordination and execution of heating plant constructions. The ideal candidate will lead site safety, manage contractor alignments, and ensure quality assurance while supporting project management. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative international engineering team.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of professional experience as construction and/or site manager in industrial construction.
• Strong focus on health and safety; leading by example.
• Ability to create a structured way of working.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, inspect, and ensure the safe execution of all site works by contractors.
• Implement quality assurance and control on the construction site.
• Review and provide recommendations regarding the construction schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Health and Safety Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Team Player

Communication Skills

Job description

The Civil Site Manager will be part of our client's engineering department within their Heat Projects organisation, that consists of an international team of highly qualified engineers from different disciplines and is responsible for the technical integrity of the newly built heating plants.
For each project, a selected project team manages the development and execution processes and coordinates the realisation, commissioning and hand-over of the new plants to the future operator in consultation with the stakeholders.
The engineering department supports the projects with resources and expertise regarding engineering, construction and site management, commissioning, quality management, scheduling and
cost estimation.
In order to support the development and implementation of our technical activities in an extensive project portfolio, we are looking for a Civil Site Manager for our projects in Edinburgh

Scope
* Projects in scope are the realisation of several district heating main spine extensions, on plot distribution grids and a new Energy Centre potentially including heat pumps (sewage water heat),
E-boilers and heat accumulators.

YOUR TASKS AS A SITE MANAGER
* Responsible for the coordination, inspection and safe execution of all site works by contractors for assigned projects according the applicable contracts and our client's guidelines. For this purpose, you will write and execute a site management plan and act accordingly.
* Responsible for the interface management of constructions works and alignment between contractors in case of a multi lot construction.
* Promote and maintain world class HSE performance in close cooperation with the HSE manager and supervisor(s) in the project.
* Be part of the project management team. Pro-actively support the other project team members (e.g. project manager, contract manager).
* Steers and motivates other members of the site supervision construction team.
* Review, guard and provide recommendations regarding the construction schedule.
* Ensure that all environmental and security guidelines are implemented and executed.
* Implement quality assurance and control on the construction site including the delivery of all required documentation.
* Provide input to the Project manager and contract manager in relation claims and variation orders.

In this role, you report to the Project Manager within a project and to the Line Manager Site Execution within the overarching engineering organisation.

YOUR PROFILE
Our ideal candidate has preferably a strong practical background in leading construction projects.

Your personal characteristics and competences:
* You have at least 5 years of professional experience as construction and/or site manager in industrial construction (heat & power, oil & gas, or chemical industry).
* You are an all-round site manager, but with a solid background and/or affinity with civil site supervision.
* You have a strong focus on health and safety and are leading by example.
* You are a team player and have good communication skills.
* Your professional skills include a sound knowledge of construction processes and quality management.
* Your personal competencies include leadership qualities and analytical skills. You are able to create a structured way of working for yourself, your team and external experts and contractors.
* You are self-propelling and a decision maker within your mandate

For more information on this excellent long term contract opportunity with our prestigious client please apply online & we will get back to you

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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Gi Group of companies includes Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, Draefern Ltd, Excel Resourcing (Recruitment Consultants) Ltd, Gi Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Ltd, Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd, TACK TMI UK Ltd, TACK International Ltd, Grafton Professional Staffing Ltd, Encore Personnel Services Ltd, Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd and Gi Group Ireland Ltd. Gi Group Staffing Solutions Ltd are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this role.

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Job Info

Job Title:

Site Manager

Company:

Gi Group

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 26th 2025

Sector:

Construction

Contract:

Temporary

Hours:

Full Time

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