Lead Residential Site Manager

Hill Group UK; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Healthcare cashback plan

Hill Incentive Scheme

Retail discounts

Paid volunteering days

Structured career development

Job summary

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Site Manager to take full ownership of large-scale residential projects (£30m+). You’ll lead on-site teams, subcontractors and client interfaces, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence from ground work through delivery.

This leadership role requires hands-on management, clear communication and a focus on standards, with accountability for site culture and performance.

Qualifications

• HND/Degree in Construction or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading site teams on £30m+ residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of NHBC and statutory compliance.
• CSCS card, SMSTS, Scaffold Inspection and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) certifications.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Health & Safety awareness

Site operations planning

Education

HND/Degree in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

Scaffold Inspection

Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)

Job description

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Site Manager to take full ownership of large-scale residential projects (£30m+). You’ll lead on-site teams, subcontractors and client interfaces, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence from ground work through delivery.

This leadership role requires hands-on management, clear communication and a focus on standards, with accountability for site culture and performance.