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Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Edinburgh
Start Date: 16th June 2025
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: Up to 48 weeks
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
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Ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to specification
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Manage site logistics and coordinate between the existing adjacent buildings
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Monitor and enforce all HSE standards and site protocols
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Liaise with clients, engineers, and the internal team
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Maintain daily records and progress reporting
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Support the team through all phases of the works: demolition, groundworks, steel/timber erection and external glazing
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Proven experience managing complex construction projects, ideally within tight urban or occupied settings
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Strong technical knowledge across multiple phases of build: demolition, structural steel, timber kit, etc
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Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills
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Ability to problem-solve and remain calm under pressure
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Immediately available or available for start on 16th June
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SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
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First Aid at Work
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CSCS (Black or White card preferred)
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Asbestos Awareness (preferred)
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Duration: Up to 48 weeks (dependent on internal resourcing decisions)
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Start: Monday 16th June 2025
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Rate: Competitive day rate, negotiable depending on experience
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Working Hours: Monday–Friday, standard site hours
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.
