Site Manager

Site Manager - School Refurbishment Project Location: Glasgow  Rate: £260 per day Duration: 6 Weeks Start Date: 2nd November End Date: 11th December Hours: 07:00 - 16:00 Contract Type: Temporary Contract Site Manager…

Pay rate £260/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 13 October 2026

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Site Manager - School Refurbishment Project

Location: Glasgow 

Rate: £260 per day

Duration: 6 Weeks

Start Date: 2nd November

End Date: 11th December

Hours: 07:00 - 16:00

Contract Type: Temporary Contract

Site Manager Required - School Refurbishment Project

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a fast-paced refurbishment project at a live educational facility in Glasgow.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and reliable Site Manager with a strong refurbishment background and previous experience working within occupied environments such as schools, nurseries, healthcare facilities, or similar sensitive settings.

The Project

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing refurbishment works within a live nursery environment, ensuring the safe delivery of works while maintaining strict safeguarding and health & safety standards.

Works will include:

Internal decoration works
Flooring replacement
Toilet and welfare facility upgrades
Installation of new kitchen and storage facilities
Electrical improvements
Ventilation upgrades
External repair and maintenance works
This is a turnkey project, with labour supplied including joiners, painters, decorators, electricians and roofers.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day management of site operations
Coordination and supervision of subcontractors and trades
Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard
Maintaining site records and health & safety documentation
Managing works within a live occupied environment
Liaising with the client, site representatives and project team
Ensuring safeguarding procedures are adhered to at all times
Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings
Candidate Requirements

Essential Experience

Proven experience working as a Site Manager on refurbishment projects
Previous experience within education, healthcare, nursery, school, care, or other occupied environments
Strong understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to work within highly controlled safeguarding environments
Reliable, organised and capable of managing multiple trades on site
Essential Qualifications & Tickets

SMSTS
Black CSCS Card
First Aid at Work
Fire Marshal / Fire Warden
Asbestos Awareness
Temporary Works
Compliance Requirements

Candidates must hold one of the following:

Current PVG Membership/Check, or
Enhanced DBS (Children & Adults)
Please note: DBS certificates must have been issued within the last 3 years to be considered valid. A valid Enhanced DBS can be used to support and fast-track the PVG process.

References

Applicants must be able to provide:

Two recent references from refurbishment projects
References from education, healthcare, nursery or similar projects are highly advantageous
Recruitment Process

No interview required
CV and ticket submission only
Candidates meeting the essential criteria will be recommended directly to the client
If you are an experienced Site Manager with a proven background managing refurbishment projects within education, healthcare or other occupied environments, we would like to hear from you today

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