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Site Manager – External Civils
Contract Type: PAYE or Ltd Company
Project: New Build School
Start: Immediate
Are you a proactive Site Manager with a strong civils background looking for your next challenge? We're hiring for an experienced and hands-on professional to oversee the external civil engineering works for a major school development in the south of Edinburgh.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth on-site operations, compliance with safety protocols, and successful delivery of civils packages. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a meaningful project that will serve the local community for years to come.
Key Responsibilities:-
Take full ownership of external works delivery onsite
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Conduct contractor inductions and oversee daily site activities
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Set up and manage site welfare, logistics, and safety procedures
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Review RAMS, manage permits, and ensure strict compliance with H&S standards
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Lead on-site programme management and track progress against milestones
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Liaise closely with the Senior Project Manager and wider team for support and oversight
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Carry out regular audits to ensure SSOW and RAMS are being followed
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Manage agency personnel as required based on project demands
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Gold or Black CSCS card
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SMSTS qualification
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First Aid certificate
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Strong background in civil engineering, ideally on education or public sector projects
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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Proactive, safety-focused approach with attention to detail
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Flexible engagement – PAYE or Limited Company options available
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Supportive project team with regular input from H&S and senior leadership
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Opportunity to shape the safe and efficient delivery of a high-profile public building
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
