Site Manager

Overview

As Site Manager, you will oversee the delivery of residential developments from construction through completion, ensuring safety, programme, and quality. You will lead a on-site team and coordinate subcontractors to meet milestones for an Aberdeen-based house builder. The role emphasizes hands-on site leadership, meticulous workmanship, and proactive problem solving to drive projects to handover readiness. This is a long-term, career-building opportunity with a forward-thinking house builder in the North East of Scotland.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Permanent position
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Supportive working environment
• Company benefits package to be discussed at interview

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the construction site
• Plan and coordinate subcontractors, trades, and site resources
• Ensure construction programmes and key milestones are achieved
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and procedures
• Manage site inductions, inspections and site documentation
• Monitor progress and identify issues before they affect programme or quality
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers and other project stakeholders
• Carry out regular quality inspections and address defects promptly
• Manage materials and deliveries efficiently
• Keep accurate site records and provide progress updates to senior management
• Lead and motivate the site team to achieve project objectives
• Ensure completed homes are ready for handover to the required standard

Key requirements

• Experience as Site Manager in house building/residential construction
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing and residential build processes
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety requirements
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Keen eye for quality and attention to detail
• Ability to work to demanding programmes and deadlines
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
• Relevant construction qualifications and a valid CSCS/SMSTS qualification
• Full UK driving licence

• organised
• proactive
• confident leadership
• construction methods and sequencing
• health and safety compliance
• site management and coordination

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