Site Manager
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 January 2026 |
| Location: | G33 6HZ |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9498 |
Summary
We're looking for a site manager to join our Scottish Construction business.
Location: Callendar / Stepps
Hours: 42.5 Hours p/w - Monday to Friday
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
The Site Manager will initially join a team delivering a £20M + new build primary school project in Callander, thereafter will be aligned to one of a number of projects in Central Scotland.
Your day to day will include:
-Under the direction of the project manager, manage and direct sub contractor partners to deliver work packages such as groundworks, drainage, structural frame erection, roofing, cladding, interior fit out and finishings adhering to safety and quality standards.
-Check work carried out by sub-contractors to assess delivery in line with programme, design drawings and quality standards.
-Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements from sub contractors to ensure working methods outlined are safe and appropriate for the work to be carried out.
-Carry out toolbox talks and site inductions to ensure full compliance with Kier standards, complete and log relevant paperwork for auditing purposes.
-Co-ordinate site logistics, movement of plant & labour too, from and around site ensuring safety is maintained in doing so.
-Report any issues or programme slippages to the Senior Site / Project Manager.
-Liaise with the project design manager to provide information.
-Create, log and file site reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
-With the guidance of the wider project team (P.M, Designer, Engineer etc) find solutions to any technical or logistical challenges that may arise on site
What are we looking for?
This role of Site Manager is great for you if:
-Relevant Construction Qualification (HND/ Degree) in construction management or similar or
-Technical trade backed by appropriate accreditation (SVQ or equivalent)
-SMSTS 5 Day Cert , CSCS Card , First Aid Certificate
-Driving License
-Experience working on large scale construction projects
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-SM1
Location: Callendar / Stepps
Hours: 42.5 Hours p/w - Monday to Friday
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
The Site Manager will initially join a team delivering a £20M + new build primary school project in Callander, thereafter will be aligned to one of a number of projects in Central Scotland.
Your day to day will include:
-Under the direction of the project manager, manage and direct sub contractor partners to deliver work packages such as groundworks, drainage, structural frame erection, roofing, cladding, interior fit out and finishings adhering to safety and quality standards.
-Check work carried out by sub-contractors to assess delivery in line with programme, design drawings and quality standards.
-Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements from sub contractors to ensure working methods outlined are safe and appropriate for the work to be carried out.
-Carry out toolbox talks and site inductions to ensure full compliance with Kier standards, complete and log relevant paperwork for auditing purposes.
-Co-ordinate site logistics, movement of plant & labour too, from and around site ensuring safety is maintained in doing so.
-Report any issues or programme slippages to the Senior Site / Project Manager.
-Liaise with the project design manager to provide information.
-Create, log and file site reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
-With the guidance of the wider project team (P.M, Designer, Engineer etc) find solutions to any technical or logistical challenges that may arise on site
What are we looking for?
This role of Site Manager is great for you if:
-Relevant Construction Qualification (HND/ Degree) in construction management or similar or
-Technical trade backed by appropriate accreditation (SVQ or equivalent)
-SMSTS 5 Day Cert , CSCS Card , First Aid Certificate
-Driving License
-Experience working on large scale construction projects
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-SM1
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A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.