Site Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Inverness |
| Area | Highland, ScotlandInverness, Scotland |
| Sector | Construction - Construction ManagementConstruction - Site Management |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | J11561 |
- Description
- The Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a range of construction projects across the Highlands and Moray. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering projects across commercial, residential, and public sector developments.
As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will play a key role in coordinating all site activities, acting as the main point of contact on site, and ensuring effective communication between subcontractors, clients, and the wider project team.
Key Responsibilities
·Manage site operations from pre-construction through to handover
·Plan, coordinate, and oversee subcontractors, trades, and direct labour
·Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, carrying out inductions, toolbox talks, and site inspections
·Monitor progress against programme and proactively address any delays or issues
·Coordinate materials, plant, and logistics to maintain workflow
·Maintain accurate site records including RAMS, ITPs, site diaries, and progress reports
·Lead and attend site meetings, providing updates to clients and senior management
·Ensure works are completed to required quality standards and specifications
·Liaise with clients, consultants, architects, and engineers to ensure smooth project delivery
·Support commercial teams with variations, valuations, and cost control where required
About You
·Proven experience working as a Site Manager within the construction industry
·Strong track record delivering new build and/or refurbishment projects
·Experience managing projects within sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, or residential
·Excellent understanding of construction processes, sequencing, and site logistics
·Confident managing multiple trades and subcontractors on site
·Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
·Proactive, solutions-focused approach with attention to detail
Qualifications & Certifications
·SMSTS (essential)
·CSCS Card - Black or Gold (preferred)
·First Aid (essential)
·Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor (desirable)
·Asbestos Awareness (desirable)
What's on Offer
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Car or car allowance
·Strong pipeline of secured work across the Highlands and Moray
·Opportunity to work on varied and high-quality projects
·Long-term career progression within a stable and growing contractor
