Site Manager

Morris and Spottiswood; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morris & Spottiswood in the UK seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead delivery on construction and fit-out projects. You will coordinate day-to-day site activity, manage subcontractors and trades, and ensure works meet programme, budget and specification.

The role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to read programmes/drawings, and strong communication with clients and teams. Travel to sites across the UK is expected as projects demand.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Site Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards and risk management.
• Ability to read project programmes, drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication with clients, colleagues and subcontractors.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety and quality.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades across groundworks, cladding, M&E and finishes.
• Support planning and programme management to hit milestones.
• Use project programmes to monitor progress and plan upcoming work.
• Lead safety management, inspections and site compliance.

Skills

Site leadership

Health and safety

Communication

Programme management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Manager card

First Aid at Work

Tools

Asta Programming

Job description

Morris & Spottiswood are one of the UK’s leading providers of fitout, refurbishment, M&E and construction services. As a family-owned business with a proud track record of excellence, we aim high, act responsibly and place significant value on our people, our clients and the communities we serve.

Site Manager

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to support the successful delivery of construction and fit-out projects across the UK. This is a hands‑on role responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day site activity, leading subcontractors and trades, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and specification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate subcontractors and trades across areas such as groundworks, channels, cladding, steelworks, mechanical and electrical works, and painting and decorating.
• Support effective planning, sequencing and programme management to ensure key project milestones are achieved.
• Use project programmes, including Asta Programming where required, to monitor progress and plan upcoming activity.
• Lead proactive health and safety management, including inspections, risk controls, site procedures and compliance requirements.
• Monitor site progress against agreed budgets, programme and commercial expectations.
• Identify, record and elevate variations, risks, delays and potential extension-of-time matters promptly.
• Attend client progress meetings, provide clear project updates and maintain accurate site records.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability and continuous improvement across site teams and subcontractors.

About You

• Previous experience in a Site Manager, Construction Site Manager or similar site leadership role.
• Strong practical knowledge of construction and/or fit-out project delivery.
• Confident coordinating subcontractors, trades, materials, site activity and programme requirements.
• Good understanding of health and safety standards, risk management and site compliance.
• Ability to read and work from project programmes, drawings, specifications and site documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and able to resolve site issues while maintaining momentum.
• Flexible approach to travel and working hours depending on project needs.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• SMSTS or equivalent site management safety qualification.
• CSCS Manager, Gold Supervisory card or equivalent construction certification.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Experience using Asta Programming or similar project planning software.
• Experience working on live construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to play a key role in delivering varied construction and fit-out projects.
• A collaborative working environment with experienced project, commercial, planning and health and safety teams.
• Responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to make a visible impact on project delivery.
• A role where professionalism, ownership, safety and quality are valued.

Morris & Spottiswood is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are passionate about investing in our people and creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that supports innovation, collaboration and long-term success.