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Position: Site Manager - Civil Engineering
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Civil Engineering
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE + Package

Overview:

We're partnering with a respected and growing civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Site Manager for key projects across the Edinburgh region.

This is a hands-on site leadership role, ideal for a candidate with a strong background in groundworks and infrastructure delivery within live or logistically sensitive environments. The successful individual will play a crucial role in overseeing day-to-day operations ensuring safe, timely, and quality-driven project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all on-site activities, supervising trades, subcontractors, and site personnel.

• Ensure projects are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with company quality and safety standards.

• Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and client representatives to ensure clear communication and smooth operations.

• Oversee site logistics, materials, and resource planning.

• Maintain rigorous site health & safety compliance, including tool box talks, site inductions, and risk assessments.

• Conduct regular progress meetings, track project milestones, and report to senior management.

• Manage permits, inspections, and handover documentation.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Site Manager role within civil engineering, ideally with a focus on education or public sector projects.

• Strong understanding of groundworks, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure packages.

• SMSTS

• CSCS

• First Aid at Work

• Excellent communication, planning, and leadership skills.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary (DOE)

• Company vehicle or allowance

• Pension scheme

• Career progression with a stable contractor and healthy pipeline of regional work

If you would be interested in a confidential conversation regarding the role, please apply with an up to date CV or contact me directly on [email protected]

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.