Scott Laidlaw
Edinburgh
Summary
Assistant site manager with a strong foundation in construction methodology, site management, and sub-contractor coordination. Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, ensuring NHBC compliance, and conducting thorough site inspections to uphold quality assurance standards. Skilled in health and safety protocols, building regulations knowledge, and efficient communication to drive project success. Adept at utilising CAD tools and IT systems for effective package management and project planning. Committed to delivering excellence in construction techniques while maintaining a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Assistant Site Manager
Bellway Homes
Edinburgh
2023.03 - Current
- Conducted daily briefings to keep staff updated about project status and changes.
- Oversaw subcontractors; facilitated timely completion of tasks without compromise on quality.
- Coordinated site activities for efficient work flow.
- Managed on-site contractors, ensuring high quality of workmanship.
- Enhanced productivity with effective resource allocation strategies.
- Assured safety by enforcing strict adherence to health and safety guidelines.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers, ensuring alignment with design concepts and plans.
- Monitored construction progress regularly, ensuring all deadlines were met.
- Ensured adherence to project specifications through routine inspections and audits.
- Handled procurement of necessary materials, reducing downtime due to shortages.
- Maintained cleanliness of the construction site to prevent accidents.
- Effectively coordinated trades, direct labour and materials, consistently meeting programme, quality and cost targets.
- Reviewed method statements and risk assessments.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
- Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
Site Engineer
Cruden Building
Edinburgh, Scotland
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Plan and manage time to various contracts to ensure all required work is carried out to a timely manor.
- Establish the level and survey control for several contracts
- Set out detailed works as per the contract drawings, ensuring checks are carried out on a regular basis
- Resolve any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise at any time
- Review Architect/Engineer/Services/Sub-Contractor drawings to ensure coordination and integration.
- Ensure works are carried out in liaison with the site project management team.
- Ensure all project documentation is completed for scope of works for which responsible
- Review design proposals and amendments with the Design Manager.
- Maintain and communicate with clients, design teams and site teams, keeping good working relations
- Continually develop knowledge of innovative construction techniques
Site Engineer
Sir Robert McAlpine
Edinburgh, EDH
2011.01 - 2020.09
- Assisted with quality control and health and safety matters for construction .
- Worked within current codes of practice to maintain health and safety of staff at all times.
- Coordinate and manage subcontractors
- Prepared and reviewed engineering specifications, scopes of work and other documents.
- Responded to technical concerns quickly and effectively devised solutions.
- Surveyed site, marked locations and oversaw construction of roads and other infrastructure components.
- Surveyed, graded and levelled construction sites.
- Setting out of construction activities on site.
- Maintain site setting out and control grid.
- Checked technical designs and drawings for adherence to standards.
- Prepare, record and update site progress reports.
- Monitored team of personnel during construction activities for compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Managed various stages of construction projects, from earthworks and drainage to internal finishes.
- Assisted in the management and supervision of construction activities including, concrete works, structural and secondary steel work, curtain walling and glass facades, brickwork and blockwork, flat and pitched roofs, raised floor and suspended ceiling, internal joinery.
- Created detailed project schedules, working closely with contractors to manage accurate, timely completion of work.
- Carry out checks on technical design and drawings to ensure that they are followed correctly as per the design specification.
- Carry out on site surveillances.
Education
Certificate - Construction
Temporary Works Coordinator
Newcastle 2024.09 -
SMSTS - Construction
SQA
Newcastle upon Tyne, NET 2024.03 -
SVQ Level 4 - Construction
Construction Site Management
Edinburgh2022-02
Certificate - Construction
Building Envelope Level 1
Newcastle2019-12
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Glasgow Kelvin College
Glasgow, GLG2019-06
Certificate - Construction
Setting Out Course 5 Day
London, ENG2019-02
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Environmental Awareness
Edinburgh 2025.02 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Civil Engineering
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh, EDH2016-06
Skills
- SMSTS
- Site Management Level 4 SVQ
- Health and safety
- CAD skills
- IT knowledge
- Package management
- Quality assurance focus
- Construction methodology understanding
- Efficient communication
- Building regulations knowledge
- Construction techniques
- Sub-contractor management
- NHBC compliant
- Technical drawings interpretation
- Site inspection
- Site management
Timeline
Scottish Qualifications Certificate -
Environmental Awareness
2025.02 -
Certificate - Construction
Temporary Works Coordinator
2024.09 -
SMSTS - Construction
SQA
2024.03 -
Assistant Site Manager
Bellway Homes
2023.03 - Current
Site Engineer
Cruden Building
2020.09 - 2023.03
Site Engineer
Sir Robert McAlpine
2011.01 - 2020.09
SVQ Level 4 - Construction
Construction Site Management
Certificate - Construction
Building Envelope Level 1
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Glasgow Kelvin College
Certificate - Construction
Setting Out Course 5 Day
Certificate of Higher Education - Civil Engineering
Edinburgh College