Site Manager Opportunity: Lead Key Infrastructure Projects at Rosyth Dockyard

Are you a seasoned construction professional with a passion for leading complex projects and contributing to national defence? Babcock International is seeking a motivated and experienced Site Manager to join their dynamic team at the prestigious Rosyth Dockyard near Dunfermline, Fife. This permanent, full-time role offers a compelling opportunity to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure and advance your career within a well-established and forward-thinking organisation.

The Opportunity at a Glance

• Job Title: Site Manager
• Location: Rosyth Dockyard, Fife
• Role Type: Full time / Permanent
• Compensation: Competitive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package

What This Role Entails

As a Site Manager at Babcock, you will be instrumental in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects that underpin national defence and engineering excellence. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will be responsible for overseeing all on-site construction activities. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and progress are maintained at all times within a live operational environment. You will be an integral part of a team shaping the future of our dockyard facilities, contributing directly to operational efficiency and your own professional growth.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Directing and managing all on-site construction activities to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project completion.
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors, tradespeople, and site staff to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Championing and enforcing stringent health, safety, and environmental standards through regular toolbox talks, inspections, and proactive site management.
• Monitoring project milestones, tracking progress, and providing clear, concise reports to senior stakeholders.
• Overseeing all aspects of site logistics, including managing deliveries, optimising storage solutions, and ensuring efficient equipment utilisation.

Key Considerations for Aspiring Candidates

Advantages of This Role:

• Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in delivering projects vital to national defence and engineering innovation.
• Career Development: Babcock is committed to employee growth, offering excellent development opportunities and a supportive learning environment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a generous holiday allowance, a matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance, access to a Digital GP, and an employee assistance programme supporting your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Work-Life Balance: While a full-time role, Babcock offers various benefits like holiday trading and a ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering, demonstrating a commitment to employee wellbeing.
• Stable Environment: This is a permanent, full-time position within a highly reputable and stable organisation with a long history of success.
• Security Clearance Opportunity: The requirement for Security Check (SC) clearance presents an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a highly secure environment, which can be beneficial for future career prospects.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

Babcock is looking for individuals with a proven track record in construction. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Substantial experience within a construction environment.
• A strong background in supervising or managing operations on live construction sites.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and coordinate multiple concurrent site activities.
• A solid understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) regulations and best practices for site safety.
• Experience effectively working with contractors and a range of project stakeholders.

While formal qualifications in construction or site management are beneficial, Babcock prioritises practical experience and a strong drive to succeed. If you have the skills and ambition, they encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Eligibility for this clearance may be influenced by your nationality, place of birth, citizenship history, and residency status. Candidates are encouraged to review the UK government guidance on security vetting for detailed information.

About Babcock International

For over a century, Babcock has been at the forefront of defending nations, protecting communities, and building a better world. Their commitment to adaptation, advancement, and sustainability ensures they remain a leader in their field. Babcock is a disability-confident committed employer and actively promotes an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. They are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

This is an exceptional chance to join a company with a profound legacy and a vision for the future. If you are ready to lead with purpose and build a safer future, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity.