Central Scotland · Site Management · Demand: Moderate-High

Site Manager Jobs in Edinburgh

Edinburgh is one of Scotland's strongest construction job markets — civic and public sector builds, university construction, financial and technology office development, and residential growth across the Lothians create consistent demand.

Typical pay: £280–£450 per hour · Card required: CSCS Black Card — SMSTS certificate required

Site Manager Jobs in Edinburgh — What to Expect

How to qualify as a Site Manager

Site managers typically have a construction management NVQ Level 6 or equivalent, a current SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate, and a CSCS Black Card. Many site managers progress from site supervisor, site engineer, or trade background.

Career progression

Site managers progress to senior site manager, project manager, contracts manager, construction manager, operations director. Permanent roles attract salaries from £50,000 to £80,000+. Self-employed site managers on day rate are also in demand for temp cover.

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Register for Site Manager Jobs in Edinburgh

Site management is the most candidate-short discipline in UK construction. If you are an experienced site manager — whether seeking a permanent role or temp day rate work — register with Phoenix Gray and we will match you to active vacancies quickly.

What you get when you register:

Access to live vacancies in Edinburgh
Temp, contract and permanent options
Weekly pay on qualifying temp assignments
Dedicated consultant for your trade
Fast registration — no lengthy forms
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Typical Site Manager Duties in Edinburgh

Day-to-day site management

Programme management

Subcontractor management

Health and safety compliance

Quality management

Client liaison

RAMS review

Project Types Recruiting Site Managers in Edinburgh

Civic and public sectorUniversity and college constructionFinancial and technology officesResidential developments