Site Manager

MK Search; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Search is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a leading M&E contractor overseeing projects across Glasgow and surrounding areas.

You will supervise day-to-day site activities, manage trades and subcontractors, and ensure safety, quality and programme adherence on mechanical, electrical, fit-out and civil packages.

The role offers long-term regional work with a strong pipeline in commercial fit-out and data centres, with opportunities to progress into senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience as M&E Supervisor or equivalent on commercial/industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services installations.
• Experience supervising trades teams and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements on construction sites.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day site activities across M&E and related packages.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, fit-out and minor civil works.
• Manage and coordinate trades teams, subcontractors and specialists.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, in line with programme and drawings.
• Monitor quality of installations against drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and delivery team.
• Carry out site inspections and address potential issues.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to health & safety procedures.
• Assist with short-term planning and site coordination.
• Monitor materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging, handover.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout delivery.

Skills

M&E supervision

Building services installations

Trades supervision

Health & safety

Communication

Site coordination

Job description

Site Manager Opportunity - Leading M&E Contractor - Glasgow Area

We are working with a leading M&E contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of projects across Glasgow and the surrounding areas.

The company are well respected within the commercial fit-out and data centre sectors and have recently secured a significant pipeline of new work across Scotland. Due to this continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their regional delivery team with an experienced Supervisor.

You will be working across projects ranging from approximately £100k to £5m, overseeing site delivery across mechanical, electrical, fit-out and associated civil packages.

The Role

• Supervise day-to-day site activities across M&E and associated construction packages.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical, fit-out and minor civil works.
• Manage and coordinate trades teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme.
• Monitor quality of installations against drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers and other members of the delivery team.
• Carry out site inspections and identify potential quality or programme issues.
• Ensure subcontractors are working in line with company health & safety procedures.
• Assist with short-term planning and coordination of site activities.
• Monitor materials, deliveries and site logistics.
• Support testing, commissioning, snagging and project handover.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship throughout project delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as an M&E Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Site Supervisor or Building Services Supervisor.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical building services installations.
• Experience within commercial fit-out, data centres or similar construction environments.
• An understanding of fit-out and associated civil works would be advantageous.
• Experience supervising trades teams and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements on construction sites.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication and site coordination skills.
• SMSTS or SSSTS would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

• Join a highly respected and growing M&E contractor.
• Strong pipeline of secured projects across Glasgow and the wider region.
• Long-term regional work rather than a single-project opportunity.
• Exposure to commercial fit-out and data centre projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Join a culture-driven business with a reputation for treating its employees well.
• Genuine opportunities to progress into Senior Site Manager, Project Manager and wider management positions.