Site Manager - Civil

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Tier 1 contractor in Scotland as a Site Manager. You will be responsible for a £6 million civils package for a new school development, managing site operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This high-profile project offers a rewarding challenge with a strong focus on community impact.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for ongoing work with a respected contractor

Involvement in landmark education project

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civils packages on large-scale construction projects.
• Background working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors.
• Ability to drive programme and maintain high standards of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee successful delivery of civils package including groundworks and drainage.
• Manage site operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS (Black or Gold) Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Your new company
You'll be joining a leading Tier 1 contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education and infrastructure projects across Scotland. With a robust pipeline of work and a commitment to excellence, they are now seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a £6 million civils package on a flagship new school development in Midlothian.
Your new role
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the civils package, including groundworks, drainage, foundations, and external works. You'll manage site operations, coordinate subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and liaise closely with the project team to maintain programme and quality standards. This is a high-profile project with significant community impact, offering a rewarding challenge for the right candidate.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience managing civils packages on large-scale construction projects
• Background working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black or Gold), and First Aid certifications
• Ability to drive programme and maintain high standards of safety and quality

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a respected Tier 1 contractor
• Opportunity for ongoing work with a busy Tier 1 contractor with good project pipeline
• Involvement in a landmark education project in the Midlothian area

What you need to do now


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