Working Site Manager (Joinery) High‑End Domestic Construction
We’re looking for a time‑served joiner who can run domestic building jobs confidently from start to finish. Someone who’s good on the tools, good with people, and knows how to keep a site moving without drama. Our projects are high‑end refurbishments, extensions, attic conversions and new builds across Edinburgh City and the suburbs, so tidy work and a professional manner are essential.
About the role
You’ll be the person running the job day‑to‑day, working on the tools while managing workflow, quality, trades, and health & safety. You’ll keep the site organised, make sure details are right, and maintain the standard our clients expect.
What you’ll be doing
- Running domestic construction projects on site
- Working on the tools while managing productivity and workflow
- Coordinating trades and keeping the job moving smoothly
- Making sure drawings are followed accurately
- Keeping standards high with tidy work, tidy site, tidy finish
- Managing health & safety on site including construction phase plans and RAMS, making sure compliance with CDM Regulations is met
- Speaking with homeowners when needed and keeping communication clear
- Representing the company professionally at all times
What you need
- Fully time‑served joiner
- Minimum 5 years experience managing jobs (not just assisting)
- SMSTS certificate preferred — expired is fine, we’ll help you renew it
- Strong experience in domestic refurbishments, extensions, attic conversions and new builds
- Able to read and interpret architects’ and engineers’ drawings
- Good communicator who can keep a site calm, organised and productive
- Driving licence
- Own tools
- Tidy appearance and a clean, organised approach to work, our clients expect it
- Pride in your work and a professional can do attitude
- problem solving
Pay & Benefits
For the right candidate, this is a permanent PAYE position with:
- Paid holidays
- Company pension
- SSP
- Optional overtime
- Company vehicle provided
- Company laptop provided
- Phone allowance
- Pay £22 - £25 per hour depending on experience and responsibility level.
CIS is also available, paying £25 – £28 per hour depending on experience and responsibility level.
What you’re joining
You’ll be part of a highly motivated team of employees and subcontractors delivering quality domestic projects across Edinburgh. As the company continues to grow, there will be genuine opportunities to progress your career and take on more responsibility if that’s something you want.
If you’re a joiner who can run a job properly, keep standards high, and wants to work on quality domestic projects, we’d like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £22.00-£25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- time served joinery: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
