Site Manager in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Site Manager – Edinburgh

Location: Corstorphine, Edinburgh

Project: New Build Residential Development – 11 Apartments

Employment: Freelance

Duration: 6+ Months

The Opportunity

Clarkson Owens Recruitment is working with an established construction contractor who is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the delivery of a residential development at Corstorphine, Edinburgh.

The project comprises the development of 11 new residential apartments, incorporating the retained frontage of a former building together with a new three-storey extension.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to take ownership of a high-quality residential project and manage the development through construction to successful completion and handover.

Key Responsibilities

The Site Manager will have day-to-day responsibility for the successful delivery of the project, including:

• Managing all site activities and ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Coordination and management of subcontractors and trades.
• Programming and sequencing works to maintain project milestones.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and site organisation.
• Carrying out quality inspections and ensuring defects are identified and resolved.
• Coordinating deliveries, materials and site logistics within a constrained urban site.
• Working closely with the Contracts/Project Management team, consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting on any potential delays.
• Ensuring drawings, specifications and construction information are correctly implemented.
• Managing the project through commissioning, snagging and final handover.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in residential construction.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous Site Management experience within residential construction.
• Experience delivering flatted or multi-unit residential developments.
• Strong subcontractor management skills.
• Excellent understanding of construction programmes and sequencing.
• A strong approach to health & safety and quality management.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to take ownership of a project and drive it through to completion.
• SMSTS, First Aid and relevant CSCS qualifications.

Experience working on projects involving existing buildings, retained façades or restricted city sites would be particularly advantageous.

Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion regarding the position, please contact Clarkson Owens Recruitment.