Site Manager

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Newton Mearns; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is recruiting a Site Manager for a live nursery refurbishment in Glasgow. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate trades, and ensure works progress safely and to schedule.

The role requires experience in occupied environments, strong safeguarding practices, and relevant tickets (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid). DBS PVG checks and references support the application.

Qualifications

• This role requires proven site management experience on refurbishment projects.
• Experience in occupied environments like education or healthcare is essential.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site operations.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and trades.
• Ensure delivery to programme and high standards.
• Maintain site records and safety documentation.
• Manage works within a live occupied environment.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Safeguarding

Education

SMSTS

Black CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Fire Marshal / Fire Warden

Asbestos Awareness

Temporary Works

Job description

Site Manager - School Refurbishment Project

Location: Glasgow

Rate: £260 per day

Duration: 6 Weeks

Start Date: 2nd November

End Date: 11th December

Hours: 07:00 - 16:00

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

The Project

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing refurbishment works within a live nursery environment, ensuring the safe delivery of works while maintaining strict safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Works will include:

• Internal decoration works
• Flooring replacement
• Toilet and welfare facility upgrades
• Installation of new kitchen and storage facilities
• Electrical improvements
• Ventilation upgrades
• External repair and maintenance works

This is a turnkey project, with labour supplied including joiners, painters, decorators, electricians and roofers.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site operations
• Coordination and supervision of subcontractors and trades
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard
• Maintaining site records and health & safety documentation
• Managing works within a live occupied environment
• Liaising with the client, site representatives and project team
• Ensuring safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times
• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings

Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager on refurbishment projects
• Previous experience within education, healthcare, nursery, school, care, or other occupied environments
• Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
• Ability to work within highly controlled safeguarding environments
• Reliable, organised and capable of managing multiple trades on site

Essential Qualifications & Tickets

• SMSTS
• Black CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Fire Marshal / Fire Warden
• Asbestos Awareness
• Temporary Works

Compliance Requirements

• Current PVG Membership/Check
• Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults)

Please note: DBS certificates must have been issued within the last 3 years to be considered valid. A valid Enhanced DBS can be used to support and fast-track the PVG process.

References

• Two recent references from refurbishment projects
• References from education, healthcare, nursery or similar projects are highly advantageous