Site Manager

Contract Scotland; Lanark; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Salary sacrifice (EV)

Pension plan

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus

Annual leave 25d

Online GP

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Family-friendly leave

Referral rewards

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead wastewater and civil engineering projects across Scotland. You will manage site teams, subcontractors and ensure safe delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and safety.

The role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams, and a focus on delivering essential infrastructure for communities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing wastewater, water infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Previous leadership experience within the construction industry.
• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and quality management.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and construction programmes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing the safe and successful delivery of wastewater and civil engineering projects.
• Leading site teams across multiple workstreams and ensuring on-programme delivery.
• Promoting SHEQ compliance through visible leadership.
• Planning labour, plant and materials in line with programmes.
• Managing subcontractors and monitoring site performance.
• Supporting commercial performance through cost control and Early Warning processes.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Coordinating highway possessions, land access and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintaining relationships with communities, clients and project teams.
• Reporting progress to the Project Manager.

Skills

Wastewater projects management

Leadership

Communication

Health & safety

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Site Manager Wastewater & Civil Engineering Projects Lead Projects That Protect Communities and the Environment

Are you an experienced Site Manager ready to take the lead on major wastewater and civil engineering projects across Scotland?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team delivering vital infrastructure that keeps communities connected, protects the environment, and helps secure resilient water services for future generations. If you're passionate about leading high-performing teams, driving safety excellence, and delivering projects to the highest standards, we'd love to hear from you.

Make an Impact on Essential Infrastructure

Working within a specialist Wastewater Capital Projects team, you'll play a key role in delivering large-scale infrastructure programmes that improve environmental performance and strengthen critical water assets.

You'll be trusted to manage projects from site, leading construction teams, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring every stage of delivery meets quality, safety, programme and commercial objectives. This is a varied leadership role where you'll work closely with project teams while making a real difference to the communities your projects serve.

You'll join a supportive and collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged, innovation is welcomed, and safety always comes first.

What You'll Be Doing

As Site Manager, you'll be responsible for:

• Managing the safe and successful delivery of wastewater, water infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

• Leading site teams across multiple workstreams and ensuring projects are delivered on programme.

• Promoting a positive culture of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) compliance through visible leadership.

• Planning labour, plant and materials in line with construction programmes.

• Managing subcontractors and monitoring site performance.

• Supporting commercial performance through effective cost control and Early Warning processes.

• Identifying and mitigating project risks and resolving issues before they impact delivery.

• Coordinating highway possessions, private land access and stakeholder engagement.

• Maintaining strong relationships with local communities, clients and project teams.

• Reporting progress and performance to the Project Manager.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing wastewater, water infrastructure or civil engineering projects.

• Previous leadership experience within the construction industry.

• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.

• Strong knowledge of health, safety and quality management.

• Commercial awareness and experience managing project costs and construction programmes.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• A full UK driving licence.

You'll be someone who leads by example, motivates others, and is committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.

Why Join Us?

In return, you'll have the opportunity to work on major infrastructure programmes that make a lasting impact while developing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

Our benefits include:

• Company vehicle and fuel card, with electric and hybrid options available.

• Electric and hybrid vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Healthcare Cash Plan.

• Life assurance.

• Discretionary bonus scheme.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• 24/7 Online GP service.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Retail discounts through a dedicated rewards platform.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Enhanced family-friendly leave.

• Employee recognition and referral reward schemes.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect, encouraged to develop, and supported to achieve their full potential.

Legal Information:

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.