Established in 1975, one of the Country’s leading privately owned Construction Companies. Luddon Construction Ltd is an extremely successful and reputable Civil Engineering, Building and Surfacing Contractor based in Glasgow, with operations and projects now spanning throughout the whole of the UK. With over 500 employees, we are ideally placed to apply our extensive experience to meet the challenges of demanding markets and provide integrated and innovative solutions to our clients.
The Role:
We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Civil Engineering / Site Manager to join our dynamic Building Division Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to lead site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for coordinating site staff, managing resources efficiently, and upholding company policies while maintaining strong client relationships. Your expertise in civil engineering, site management, and health & safety compliance will be essential in driving successful project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To direct the necessary labour, plant, staff and equipment to achieve section completion on time, to specification and within budget
2. Carry out site visits to monitor that the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Plan is being effectively implemented
3. Assess the scope of works prior to commencement
4. Visit clients as necessary to monitor effectiveness of existing contracts and to try to win new work
5. Implement company policies and procedures applicable to their project works to ensure they are applied effectively
6. Represent the company at post tender, pre-start, progress and final account meetings with external individuals
7. Procurement/ordering materials
8. Quality Control of Works
9. Represent the company at internal company meetings e.g. handover meetings and cost meetings with internal individuals
Health & Safety Responsibilities:
1. To work with the PM, Foreman and Engineers to organise the site so that work is carried out to the appropriate standard with minimum risk to people, equipment and materials
2. To know and have observed the requirements of all relevant legislation, approved codes of practice and procedures set out within the Health and Safety Management System. In particular, all registers, records and reports must be in order and to see that persons appointed to operate plant and machinery has received sufficient training to operate them safely
3. To provide personnel working under their supervision with precise working instructions of their responsibilities for correct working methods to ensure that they do not allow personnel to take unnecessary risks
Person Specification:
1. HNC/D in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
2. Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction industry
3. Experience in large-scale cut & fill works, and precast/in-situ concrete
4. Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
6. Ability to set out civil engineering sites
7. BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or other construction-related experience
8. Background as a Site Engineer
We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude and strong work ethic, who is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to build strong working relationships across teams and with clients. You’ll be joining a company committed to delivering high-quality civil engineering projects and supporting professional development.
How to Apply:
Please forward your application in electronic format, including current CV details, to careers@luddon.co.uk
Luddon Construction Limited
Registered in Scotland: SC057943
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