Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Edinburgh 
Start Date: 16th June 2025
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: Up to 48 weeks 

Project Overview

Our client are commencing a new build project involving the demolition of an existing structure located between two occupied buildings, followed by groundworks, steel erection, timber kit construction, glazing and associated works.

This is a complex site requiring a highly competent and experienced Site Manager who can manage tight interfaces, coordinate multiple trades, and maintain strong health & safety compliance throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations, including subcontractor management and sequencing of trades

• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification

• Manage site logistics and coordinate between the existing adjacent buildings

• Monitor and enforce all HSE standards and site protocols

• Liaise with clients, engineers, and the internal team

• Maintain daily records and progress reporting

• Support the team through all phases of the works: demolition, groundworks, steel/timber erection and external glazing

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing complex construction projects, ideally within tight urban or occupied settings

• Strong technical knowledge across multiple phases of build: demolition, structural steel, timber kit, etc

• Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills

• Ability to problem-solve and remain calm under pressure

• Immediately available or available for start on 16th June

Certifications Required (Mandatory)

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

• First Aid at Work

• CSCS (Black or White card preferred)

• Asbestos Awareness (preferred)

Contract Details

• Duration: Up to 48 weeks (dependent on internal resourcing decisions)

• Start: Monday 16th June 2025

• Rate: Competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience

• Working Hours: Monday–Friday, standard site hours

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