Site Manager

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland in Glasgow is seeking a Site Manager to lead a complex industrial refurbishment project. You will supervise day-to-day site operations, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and ensure delivery to programme, quality and environmental standards.

Ideal candidates will have Tier 1 main contractor experience, strong leadership, ability to interpret drawings and RAMS, and a proactive, autonomous approach in a live site environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on major construction, refurbishment or industrial projects.
• Strong background with Tier 1 main contractors.
• Experience delivering complex industrial/refurbishment schemes.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and RAMS.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations across a complex industrial refurbishment project.
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Coordinating civil, structural and associated building works.
• Ensuring all construction activities are delivered safely, on programme and to required quality.
• Planning and coordinating site activities, logistics, access and sequencing.
• Reviewing drawings, RAMS and project information.
• Leading daily briefings, coordination meetings and short-term planning.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining productivity and delivery.
• Resolving technical, logistical and site-based challenges.
• Working with the Project Manager, design team, commercial team, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Ensuring inspections, permits, quality records and site documentation are completed.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Supporting handover and completion of works.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Subcontractor coordination

RAMS review

Health & safety

Programme delivery

Autonomous working

Education

Construction qualification (HNC/HND/degree)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Construction Site Manager to join a highly successful Tier 1 contractor delivering a complex industrial refurbishment project near Glasgow. This is a technically demanding scheme requiring strong site leadership, excellent organisational skills and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams in a live and challenging environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring that construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme, quality and environmental standards.

This is an organisation that genuinely empowers its people. You will be trusted to operate with autonomy, make informed decisions and take ownership of your area of responsibility, while being supported by an experienced and collaborative senior team.

As Site Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations across a complex industrial refurbishment project.
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Coordinating civil, structural and associated building works.
• Ensuring all construction activities are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Planning and coordinating site activities, logistics, access and sequencing.
• Reviewing construction drawings, specifications, RAMS and other project information.
• Leading daily briefings, coordination meetings and short-term planning activities.
• Monitoring progress and maintaining a strong focus on productivity and delivery.
• Identifying and resolving technical, logistical and site-based challenges.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, design team, commercial team, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Ensuring inspections, permits, quality records and site documentation are completed accurately.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Supporting the effective handover and completion of the works.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on major construction, refurbishment or industrial projects.
• A strong background working for a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Experience delivering complex industrial, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy or technically demanding refurbishment schemes.
• A good understanding of civil and structural construction works.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, programmes and RAMS.
• Strong knowledge of site management, construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
• The confidence to work autonomously and make sound decisions on site.
• A strong commitment to health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Relevant construction qualifications, such as an HNC, HND or degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• A valid SMSTS qualification and relevant site safety certification.
• A suitable CSCS card for the role.
• First Aid at Work and Temporary Works Coordinator experience would be advantageous.

This is a genuinely attractive opportunity to join a business with an excellent reputation for delivering high-value and technically complex projects.

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity to work on a significant industrial refurbishment project near Glasgow.
• A position with a highly successful and established Tier 1 contractor.
• Genuine autonomy and ownership in your role.
• A collaborative, experienced and supportive project team.
• The chance to contribute to a high-profile and technically challenging scheme.

If you are an experienced Site Manager with Tier 1 experience and a strong civil and structural background, we would be pleased to hear from you.