At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a prestigious student accommodation project from the ground up in Edinburgh.
- Company: Top-tier contractor expanding their presence in Scotland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, full benefits, and potential for permanent role.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a dynamic construction environment.
- Why this job: Own a major project with no micromanagement and build your own team.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale new builds and strong management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A well-regarded regional contractor has won a prestigious 208-unit student accommodation new build scheme in Edinburgh and needs an exceptional individual to run it from the ground up. This is a 2-year fixed term contract starting early August 2026, with a site start of 1 September 2026 and completion July 2028. With the contractor actively growing their presence in Scotland, there is a genuine route to a permanent role for the right person as further projects are secured in the region.
The role: You will take full ownership of this scheme. No hand-holding. No micromanagement. You will build your own lean site team, manage the programme and subcontractors, and deliver one of Edinburgh's most exciting student accommodation projects.
What we need:
- Proven experience on large-scale, high-value new build projects
- Concrete / RC frame experience (non-negotiable)
- A self-starter who can run a complex scheme with minimal escalation
- Strong commercial and programme management skills
- Local to Edinburgh or commutable for daily on-site presence
The package:
- Circa £100,000 basic salary
- Car allowance
- Full benefits package
- 2-year FTC with potential to go permanent
If you are an experienced Contracts or Site Manager with big building credentials and the drive to own a project like this, we want to hear from you.
Contract / Site Manager in Broughton employer: York Street Recruitment
Join a well-regarded regional contractor in Edinburgh, where you will have the opportunity to lead a prestigious 208-unit student accommodation project from inception to completion. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that promotes autonomy and ownership, this role offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a full benefits package, along with a genuine pathway to a permanent position as the company expands its footprint in Scotland.
