Site Manager

Contract Scotland; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland requires an experienced Site Manager to provide holiday cover on a live construction project in Musselburgh. The role starts 8 October and may run through 19 October; the project is in its early stages and you will take responsibility for day-to-day management and keeping works on track while the existing Site Manager is away.

You will manage day-to-day activities, supervise subcontractors and operatives, ensure safety and quality, monitor progress, maintain site paperwork, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Site Manager
• Background in Civil Engineering or Joinery
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certificates required
• Confident managing a site and coordinating trades
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day activities on site
• Supervising subcontractors and site operatives
• Ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standards
• Monitoring progress and coordinating site activities
• Maintaining site documentation and paperwork
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed
• Liaising with the wider project team and contractors
• Taking responsibility for the site while providing holiday cover

Skills

Site management

Trade coordination

Health & safety

Independent worker

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

Education

Civil Engineering or Joinery background

Job description

Site Manager - Holiday Cover

Location: Musselburgh

Contract: 8th October - 19th October

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm | Friday 8:00am-3:30pm

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager to provide holiday cover on a live construction project in Musselburgh.

The project is just getting started and is currently in the early stages, so we are looking for someone who can confidently step onto site, take responsibility for the day-to-day management and keep everything running smoothly while the existing Site Manager is away.

This is a short-term opportunity running for just over one week, with a start date of 8th October and the contract potentially running through to 19th October.

The Role:

• Managing the day-to-day activities on site
• Supervising subcontractors and site operatives
• Ensuring works are completed safely and to the required standards
• Monitoring progress and coordinating site activities
• Maintaining site documentation and paperwork
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed
• Liaising with the wider project team and contractors
• Taking responsibility for the site while providing holiday cover

About You:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager
• Background in either Civil Engineering or Joinery
• Confident managing a site and coordinating trades
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements
• Able to work independently and take ownership of site operations
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid certificates required

Working Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am-3:30pm

Candidates should be prepared to be on site and ready to start for 8:00am

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Site Manager looking for a short-term contract in the Musselburgh area.

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

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