Site Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card, with电?f

Fuel card

Pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Contract Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead wastewater and civil engineering projects across Scotland. You will manage safe delivery, coordinate site teams, and drive SHEQ compliance while keeping projects on programme and within budget.

You will build strong stakeholder relationships with communities, clients, and subcontractors, report progress to the Project Manager, and mentor teams through challenging milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience leading wastewater, water infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
• Previous leadership experience in construction.
• A Civil Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and quality management.
• Commercial awareness and cost-control experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing safe and successful delivery of wastewater, water infrastructure and civil 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 risks to avoid delivery impact.
• Coordinating highway possessions, land access and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintaining strong relationships with communities, clients and project teams.
• Reporting progress to the Project Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Health, safety & SHEQ

Education

Civil Engineering degree

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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

• 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.

We’re looking for 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Apply Today

If you’re looking for your next challenge and want to lead projects that deliver real value for communities and the environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your Site Management career.

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.