Site Manager - CDM - Dumfries

Bee Construction; Annan; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Site Manager for a pioneering whisky distillery project in Dumfries. This role includes overseeing site operations, managing contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance during a complex build. The position offers full-time work for 3 to 4 weeks with covered accommodation and travel expenses if needed.

Benefits

Accommodation covered

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Experience with complex M&E projects or energy/process systems is a strong advantage.
• Must be comfortable making firm decisions on site when needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the live site, coordinating multiple contractors.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

H&S coordination

Management of contractors

Decision making

Education

SMSTS Certification

First Aid Certification

IOSH Certification (or equivalent)

Job description

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Base pay range

Site Manager - Whisky Distillery Project (Dumfries, DG12)

Start Date: 1st July (handover available on 30th June)

Pay Rate: From £270 per day

We are supporting a pioneering energy start-up delivering a first-of-its-kind thermal energy storage system at a whisky distillery in Dumfries. The role involves overseeing the live site, coordinating multiple contractors, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained throughout a complex and fast-paced build.

Project Highlights:

Installation of energy storage systems and industrial boiler

Small site with multiple specialist contractors

Direct impact on a high-profile, low-carbon whisky project

Role Requirements:

SMSTS and First Aid (IOSH preferred or equivalent)

Strong H&S coordination, RAMS checks, and issuing Hot Work Permits

Confident managing contractors, resolving issues, and enforcing site discipline

Must be happy to step in and make firm decisions on site if needed

Experience with complex M&E projects or energy/process systems is a strong advantage

Duration: Full-time for 3 to 4 weeks initially, with potential for ad hoc return visits during follow-on phases.

Accommodation and travel expenses are covered if required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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