Senior Site Manager

Your new company
A well-established and highly reputable Tier 1 main contractor with a strong pipeline of work across the UK is seeking to appoint a Senior Site Manager for a flagship project in Edinburgh. Known for delivering high-profile, technically complex schemes across the commercial and hospitality sectors, they offer a collaborative working environment and a focus on quality and innovation.

Your new role
As Senior Site Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of a £50m hotel development in Edinburgh city centre. This is a technically challenging cut-and-carve project involving the removal of two existing floors and the construction of four additional steel-framed levels, all within a constrained, live urban environment.
You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, managing subcontractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, and driving programme and quality on site. You will take ownership of key work packages and work closely with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager on large-scale construction projects
• Strong background in refurbishment, structural alterations, or cut-and-carve schemes
• Experience working on steel frame structures
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety regulations and site management processes
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex packages
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious, city-centre development
• Long-term project pipeline with a secure and growing contractor
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Excellent opportunities for career progression within a leading contractor

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