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.