We don’t just build homes—we lead the way on site.
As a Senior Site Manager at Hill, you’ll take full ownership of large-scale, high-value residential projects—often £30m+—delivering quality, safety and performance from the ground up. Whether running a standalone scheme or leading a key phase within a wider development, you’ll set the tone on site and ensure everything runs to programme, to standard and to plan.
This is a leadership role for someone who’s hands-on, people-focused and ready to drive progress every day. You’ll lead teams, manage subcontractors, and bring clarity and control to every stage of delivery.
What you’ll do:
- Lead construction activity on site, ensuring build quality, programme, and safety standards are met
- Manage Assistant Site Managers, Trainees and subcontractors—setting expectations and supporting development
- Chair subcontractor meetings, record outcomes and hold teams accountable for delivery
- Drive health, safety and environmental compliance across the entire site
- Oversee build sequencing, short-term and long-term programming, and utility coordination
- Ensure compliance with NHBC, Zurich, statutory authority and technical standards
- Coordinate drawings, Employer’s Requirements and buildability reviews
- Lead site presentation and set the tone for site culture and professionalism
- Monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and report status to Project or Contracts Managers
- Support cost control, plant usage, materials tracking and resource planning
- Act as a visible leader—engaging with clients, consultants and internal departments to solve problems and keep momentum
What we’re looking for:
- HND/Degree in Construction or equivalent
- Proven experience leading site teams on £30m+ residential developments
- Strong knowledge of NHBC and statutory compliance
- Skilled in subcontractor engagement, performance reviews and programming
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Clear understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice
- Competent in Microsoft Office and construction management tools
- CSCS card, SMSTS, Scaffold Inspection and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
- Collaborative, professional and calm under pressure
- A role model who drives standards and builds pride on site
What you’ll get:
- 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
- A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact
What you’ll get:
- 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
- A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact
Why Hill?
At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.
Our culture is underpinned by our values:
- Ambition – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them
- Impact – we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
- Agility – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change
- Collaboration – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way
As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.
Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
