Construction Site Manager in Edinburgh
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Job Description
Job Title: Site Manager
Job Location: Edinburgh
Employer: A leading UK Design & Build Contractor
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, £50k + Benefits
Role Overview
The Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and delivery of a multi-storey student accommodation development in Edinburgh. The role involves leading on-site operations to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards, in line with company procedures and client expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Site Management & Coordination
Oversee all site activities, ensuring efficient planning, sequencing, and execution of works.
Manage subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring clear communication of daily tasks and targets.
Coordinate logistics, deliveries, site layout, and storage of materials.
Health, Safety & Compliance
Maintain a safe working environment, enforcing company H&S policies and statutory regulations.
Conduct regular site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Ensure risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed, approved, and followed.
Programme & Quality Control
Monitor the project programme, reporting progress and risks to senior management.
Work closely with Project and Contracts Managers to maintain sequencing and productivity levels.
Perform regular quality checks and ensure works meet required specifications and industry standards.
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with the client’s representatives, design team, and external consultants as required.
Ensure clear communication between all site personnel and off-site project teams.
Manage expectations around delivery, constraints, and project milestones.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain site records including daily diaries, progress photos, delivery notes, and H&S documentation.
Ensure accurate reporting of progress, delays, variations, and site issues.
Support the commercial team with information required for valuations and project reporting.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Proven experience as a Site Manager on multi-storey residential, PBSA, or mixed-use developments.
Strong working knowledge of construction processes, sequencing, and subcontractor management.
Experience delivering projects within a fast-paced design & build environment.
Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Manager), and First Aid at Work certifications.
Desirable
Experience working on urban regeneration or constrained city-centre sites.
Knowledge of modern methods of construction (MMC) or off-site manufacturing approaches.
Familiarity with digital QA systems or common construction management software.
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and team-management abilities.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail with a proactive approach to safety and quality.
Ability to multitask and prioritise workload under pressure.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
What the Role Offers
Opportunity to work with a well-established contractor on a high-profile city-centre development.
Competitive salary and benefits package (structure dependent on employer).
Supportive project and senior leadership teams committed to professional growth.
Long-term career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
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- Location:
- Edinburgh
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Site Manager, Management, Construction, Site