SITE SUPERVISOR – METALWORK
Projects Scotland Wide
Permanent Job
Accommodation + Overtime + Company Vehicle
KBM are working with an established and highly regarded specialist architectural metalwork contractor, delivering high quality installations on major construction projects throughout Scotland.
With extensive workshop and fabrication facilities, the company works alongside leading Tier 1 contractors on a range of high profile commercial, education, public-sector and landmark projects.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking for an experienced Working Site Supervisor to join their installation team.
The Working Pattern
The company offers a genuinely attractive working pattern, with approximately 50% of current work being local.
When working locally:
- Monday to Thursday
- 7:00am – 5:15pm
- 39 hours paid per week
- 2.5 hours’ paid travel time per day at normal rate when travelling
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday off
When working further away:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime available
- Accommodation and allowances provided
- Travel and food allowances paid
- Home every second weekend, subject to project requirements
The Role
This is a hands-on supervisory position. You’ll continue to work on the tools while leading installation teams of approximately 2- 8 operatives.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising and leading installation teams on site
- Installing architectural metalwork including balustrades, handrails, staircases and feature metalwork
- Secondary steel installation
- Setting out and ensuring installations meet project requirements
- Quality control and architectural finishes, from mill through to mirror finish
- Ensuring HSEQ standards are maintained
- RAMS, toolbox talks and permits
- Liaising with the main contractor and other site teams
- Supporting the delivery of projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard
Essential Qualifications & Tickets
- CSCS Black Card (Manager) or Gold Supervisor Card
- SMSTS or SSSTS – SMSTS preferred
- IPAF 3a & 3b
- PASMA
- First Aid
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Slinger/Signaller or Banksman qualification advantageous
Experience Required
We’re looking for someone with:
- A time-served background in architectural metalwork, steelwork or façade installation
- Proven experience supervising teams on construction sites
- Experience working on high end or quality focused projects
- Strong understanding of site safety, setting out and quality requirements
- A practical, hands on approach to supervision
Package
PAYE:
- Competitive hourly rate, from £18 per hour minimum for the right candidate
- Rate dependent on experience and qualifications
- 39-hour working week when local
- 2.5 hours’ paid travel time per day when travelling locally
- Overtime
- Holiday pay
- Pension
- Company vehicle / van
- Fuel card
- Company phone
When working away:
- Accommodation allowance
- Travel expenses
- Food / subsistence allowances
- Overtime
Why Consider the Role?
- Long-term, secure work with an established private company
- Strong pipeline of secured projects
- High quality architectural metalwork projects
- Work alongside major Tier 1 contractors
- Combination of local and UK-wide work
- Approximately 50% local work currently
- Four-day working week when local
- Genuine opportunity for a strong work/life balance
- Opportunity to progress with a growing specialist contractor
Current & Upcoming Project Portfolio
Our client has secured a substantial pipeline of work across Scotland and the wider UK, including major projects within:
- Prisons and public-sector facilities
- Universities
- Schools and education facilities
- Major commercial developments
- Cultural and landmark buildings
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Working Site Supervisor with a background in architectural metalwork or steelwork and the required tickets, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion and further information about the opportunity.
To apply for this job email your details to daniel.hedge@kbmresourcing.com.


