Site Manager – Residential Construction

About the role

Hill Group UK is looking for a proactive Site Manager to lead residential construction projects valued at £10m+. You will be responsible for day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery while collaborating with commercial, technical and sales teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery on site and champion Hill’s ‘Don’t Walk By’ safety culture.
• Manage short‑term programming and sequencing to meet long‑term programme goals.
• Monitor build quality using SnagR and ISO systems, ensuring compliance with statutory, warranty and technical standards.
• Chair subcontractor meetings, set clear actions and track progress.
• Mentor Assistant Site Managers and trainees, reviewing performance and setting expectations.
• Track labour, materials, plant and progress with accurate reporting.
• Maintain site presentation, cleanliness and boundary control.
• Coordinate with the Commercial team for cost control and reporting.
• Support technical problem‑solving and liaise with consultants, suppliers and authorities.
• Attend internal project reviews and client meetings as Hill’s representative.

Required profile

• HND/Degree in Construction or equivalent experience.
• Proven site‑management experience on residential or mixed‑use projects.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and RAMS.
• Ability to manage short‑ and long‑term programmes.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and team‑development capabilities.
• Confident communicator with stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Comfortable in a high‑performance, fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• SnagR
• ISO systems
• RAMS
• CSCS certification
• SMSTS certification
• Scaffold Inspection certification
• TWC certification

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing platform.
• Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts.
• Paid volunteering days and structured career development.
• Collaborative environment with real impact.