Site Manager - Residential Housing (Edinburgh / Scottish Borders)

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential property developer in Scotland is seeking an experienced Site Manager for their projects in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety and quality standards, and managing multiple stakeholders. The candidate will play a crucial part in delivering quality homes and enhancing customer satisfaction while being supported by a robust training program.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Income protection

Private health

Dedicated training program

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in a site management role on housing developments.
• Proven track record in residential housing.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple trades.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality homes and supervise all site activities.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Health & Safety management

Risk assessment

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Black or Gold Card

First Aid at Work certification

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager – Residential Housing (Edinburgh / Scottish Borders)

Job Summary

Whiteburn is an award winning residential property developer based in the East of Scotland. This year our exceptional team has achieved the double - we are SME Home Builder of the Year 2025 awarded by Homes for Scotland for the second year in succession and House Builder of the Year (Less than 100 units) awarded at the 2025 Scottish Home Awards.

We are growing our team. Our focus is on the delivery of quality homes and building strong working relationships. We are seeking experienced Site Managers to join our team to oversee day-to-day operations on our residential housing sites in Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders.

Successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities are completed safely, built to the highest quality, on time and within budget. You will be expected to manage site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, liaise with external consultants and be an integral part of the Whiteburn team.

You will be customer facing and an ambassador for Whiteburn.

Our construction team and the quality of the homes we design and build are some of the best in Scotland. The working environment we create for our team is industry-leading. We want you to share that ambition, to bring your ideas, be passionate about the team you will lead and the new homes you will create.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver quality homes you are proud of and our clients love
• Plan and manage daily site activities in accordance with the programme and Health & Safety guidelines
• Supervise and manage all site activities
• Coordinate with the design team, local authorities as construction progressed
• Build strong working relationships with our supply chain team, warranty providers and local authorities
• Proactively manage site progress and report to senior management
• Maintain accurate site records including statutory documentation and inspections
• Ensure the highest quality standards are met and Whiteburn’s reporting procedures are maintained
• Be responsible for subcontract pre-start meetings, records and regular toolbox talks
• Implement and maintain Whiteburn Health & Safety policies in compliance with CDM Regulations 2015
• Ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, control of stock of site and close working relationship with the commercial team
• Coordinate site logistics, including site access, deliveries, and waste management
• Manage regular project meetings with the sales team and Whiteburn management team
• Our clients journey is key - active engagement with our clients is a must – at client meetings, welcome meetings and handovers – you will be the face of the Whiteburn construction team, demonstrating everything that is excellent about the home you will hand over
• Proactively manage all client aftercare care within our timescales

Key Skills & Attributes

• A demonstratable leader with great communication skills
• Proven experience delivering residential housing
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings
• Proficient in construction programming and sequencing
• Strong understanding of Scottish Building Regulations and domestic warrant process
• Ability to manage multiple trades and resolve site issues effectively
• Skilled in risk assessment and Health & Safety management
• Ambition and attention to detail is a must

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in a site management role on housing developments
• Proven track record
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• High levels of organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative, ensure deadline are met and problem solve
• Attention to detail and quality
• SMSTS (Site Safety qualifications)
• CSCS Black or Gold Card (Management Level)
• First Aid at Work certification
• Full UK driving licence
• Sound Commercial Awareness

Package

Salary dependent on experience

+ car allowance

+ pension

+ Income protection

+ private health

Training

We will give you dedicated training programme,

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