Site Manager

Company: Clarkson Owens Recruitment Limited
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Location: Edinburgh
Job Description:

Job Description

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Site Manager – Edinburgh

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Location: Corstorphine, Edinburgh

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Project: New Build Residential Development – 11 Apartments

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Employment: Freelance

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Duration: 6+ Months

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The Opportunity

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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

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

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Ideally, you will have:

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  • Previous Site Management experience within residential construction.
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  • Experience delivering flatted or multi-unit residential developments.
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  • Strong subcontractor management skills.
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  • Excellent understanding of construction programmes and sequencing.
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  • A strong approach to health & safety and quality management.
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  • Good communication and organisational skills.
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  • The ability to take ownership of a project and drive it through to completion.
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  • SMSTS, First Aid and relevant CSCS qualifications.
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Experience working on projects involving existing buildings, retained façades or restricted city sites would be particularly advantageous.

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Apply

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

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026