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Site Manager (Civil Engineer)

Gibson Recruitment Limited
Glasgow · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£45,000 – £55,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Glasgow, Scotland
Category
Management & Operations, Engineering

Site Manager (Civil Engineer)

Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 DOE + benefits package

Ref: GR1557

Gibson Recruitment Limited

Job Description

Gibson Recruitment Ltd. is working on behalf of a reputable Main Contractor to recruit a SITE MANAGER on a permanent basis.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate new build experience and be suitably qualified Civil Engineers. This role is to manage the groundworks / civils sub-contractors on complex buildings on brownfield sites.

Applications are encouraged from experienced Site Managers who have progressed through the ranks as Site Engineers, and from ambitious Site/Setting Out Engineers who are keen to take on greater management responsibility.

Our client has a solid pipeline of projects and a growing team, and the successful Site Manager / Site Engineer will be based on new build projects in Glasgow.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain awareness of programme constraints and drive works to meet targets.
  • Organisation and coordination of all labour on site including specialist contractors.
  • Have a high level of commercial awareness.
  • Responsible for quality of workmanship in all areas of site
  • Responsible for compliance with the SHEQ plans.
  • Order materials and plant in a manner to suit the programme.
  • Control of plant hire and maintenance and security of same
  • Ensure all plant and machines are used efficiently and safely on site.
  • Maintain safety, quality, and environmental records.
  • Keep site records, registers up to date, and maintain filing system.
  • Check time sheets.
  • Ensure site is kept tidy.
  • Undertake all duties in accordance with Company Procedure Manual
  • Achieve high productivity levels.
  • Continuously assess accuracy of all works
  • Strive to reduce costs and complete contract within budget.
  • Maintain company profile on quality.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree/HND in Civil Engineering.
  • Previous experience in a similar capacity.
  • Experienced in dealing with Engineers, Clients, Sub-contractors.
  • Able to communicate with staff at all levels.
  • Able to build and maintain strong working relationships.
  • Willing to mentor and develop site staff.
  • CSCS card
  • SMSTS
  • First Aid at Work
  • Good knowledge of Health and Safety in construction
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