Job Description

Site Manager Public Realm Improvement Works

Role Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a programme of public realm improvement works in Glasgow City Centre for an initial minimum term of 6 months with further work opportuntiies upon completion.

This is a 6-month contract with an immediate start available and the potential for further work on future projects. The role would suit a hands-on, organised and proactive Site Manager with a strong background in civils, highways, streetscape, paving, drainage, utilities, hard landscaping or public realm schemes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and site teams, maintaining health and safety standards, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme within a busy city-centre environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations on a public realm improvement project in Glasgow City Centre.
• Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour, suppliers and site activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, to specification and in line with programme requirements.
• Oversee activities such as paving, kerbing, drainage, utilities coordination, street furniture, hard landscaping, surfacing and associated civils works.
• Maintain strong health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the site.
• Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS briefings and daily site checks.
• Manage pedestrian interfaces, traffic management arrangements and public-facing works in a live city-centre environment.
• Liaise with the client, project team, local stakeholders, subcontractors and supply chain.
• Ensure accurate site records are maintained, including diaries, permits, progress updates, labour returns and inspection records.
• Promote a professional, organised and safety-first culture on site.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have previous experience managing civils or public realm projects, ideally within a busy urban environment.

Essential requirements:

Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, public realm, highways, streetscape or infrastructure works.

Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.

Experience managing subcontractors and direct labour.

Ability to work to programme and manage multiple work fronts.

Confident dealing with clients, local authorities, subcontractors and members of the public.

Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage works in a live, public-facing city-centre environment.

Valid SMSTS or SSSTS.

Valid CSCS card.

First Aid at Work.

Full UK driving licence preferred.

Desirable experience:

Streetworks / NRSWA qualification.

Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator.

Experience with traffic management and pedestrian management.

Previous Glasgow City Centre or local authority project experience.

Background in paving, kerbing, drainage, surfacing, utilities or hard landscaping.

Personal Attributes

Hands-on and proactive approach.

Calm under pressure.

Strong leadership and communication skills.

Highly organised with good attention to detail.

Safety-focused and quality-driven.

Able to manage programme pressures in a live public environment.

Professional when dealing with clients, stakeholders and the public.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Site Manager with a background in public realm, civils, highways or streetscape works, please apply with your CV or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.