Water Infrastructure Site Manager - Civil Project Lead

Contract Scotland; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead open-cut water infrastructure works in Arbroath on a temporary contract of around 10 months, with start ASAP. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure safety, quality and programme requirements.

Strong communication with engineers, project management and stakeholders is essential. SMSTS and First Aid qualifications are essential; Scottish Water project experience is desirable,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of construction methods and site management procedures.
• SMSTS qualification (essential).
• First Aid qualification (essential).
• Scottish Water project experience (desirable).
• Experience managing deep excavations (desirable).
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification (desirable).
• Good communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage site teams and coordinate subcontractors effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site activities to meet programme and safety targets.
• Coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Monitor progress, quality and compliance with project specifications.
• Maintain health and safety standards and communicate with engineers and management.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of works.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

SMSTS qualification

First Aid qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator qualification

Job description

Contract Scotland seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead open-cut water infrastructure works in Arbroath on a temporary contract of around 10 months, with start ASAP. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, monitor progress, and ensure safety, quality and programme requirements.

Strong communication with engineers, project management and stakeholders is essential. SMSTS and First Aid qualifications are essential; Scottish Water project experience is desirable,