Site Manager - Construction Of Homes

First People Solutions; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home building firm in Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee projects in Edinburgh and across East/West Lothian. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in managing residential construction projects, skills in team management, and strong knowledge of health and safety protocols. This full-time position requires travel across Scotland, ensuring timely project completion within budget.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Site Management on large residential construction projects.
• Skilled in managing direct teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety management on site.

Responsibilities

• Organise labour, and materials to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Take ownership of site health and safety.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; carry out material take-offs.

Skills

Experience in Site Management on large residential construction projects

Management of direct teams and subcontractors

Health and safety management knowledge

Confident IT skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Willingness to travel

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

First People Solutions are partnering with a leading home/house building firm, and we are recruiting an experienced Site Manager on a permanent basis to cover projects throughout Edinburgh and East/West Lothian.

You will ideally be in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Fife or anywhere else throughout the central belt and able to travel to various sites throughout Scotland when required.

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in Site Management on large residential construction projects.
• Skilled in managing direct teams, and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety management on site.
• Confident IT and record-keeping skills.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the central belt of Scotland.
• SMSTS certification + Valid CSCS Management Card.
• First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Organise labour, and materials to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.
• Take ownership of site health and safety, ensuring RAMS are communicated and followed.
• Assist the contracts Manager with initial set-up, implementing company systems and procedures.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; carry out accurate material take-offs.
• Manage and coordinate direct labour and gangers to deliver construction works.
• Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Keep clear and accurate site records, including diaries, allocation sheets, plant returns, and GRNs.
• Contribute to weekly progress meetings, providing updates on resources and programme status.
• Liaise with subcontractors, offering support to ensure smooth delivery.
• Identify and escalate technical issues where appropriate.
• Ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to programme requirements.

If this is something you are interested in, then please get in touch ASAP. Please call or text Kieran on (phone number removed). Even if you don't have an up-to-date CV at this moment in time. I can always help you create one.

Everyone will get a response.

If you feel that this position isn't for you, but you know of someone from your time in the industry who would be interested, then please feel free to screenshot this advert and send on to them via WhatsApp or post on your various social media accounts.

Kieran Quinn
First People Solutions
Account Manager - White Collar Civil Engineering & Construction Recruitment.
(phone number removed)

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.