Senior Site Manager

Hill Group UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to oversee major developments in Gravesend. The role involves delivering high-value projects safely, on time, and within budget, while leading site teams and ensuring quality standards. Applicants should possess a relevant degree or equivalent experience in construction and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. The firm offers competitive salary, private healthcare, and extensive benefits including holidays and learning opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Incentive scheme and retail discounts

Volunteering days

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and line management skills.
• Proven success delivering large-scale developments.
• SMSTS, CSCS, Scaffold Inspection, and TWC training.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering high-value projects (£50m+) safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead and inspire site teams including subcontractors, assistants, and trainees.
• Champion compliance and manage site standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Planning

Commercial awareness

Education

HND or Degree in Construction

Tools

ISO systems

SnagR

Job description

Senior Site Manager

Location: Gravesend Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent

At Hill, we’re delivering more than just homes—we’re shaping the future of housebuilding. As a Senior Site Manager, you’ll take the lead on major developments, driving excellence across build quality, health & safety, and team leadership.

What you’ll do:

• Take full responsibility for delivering high-value projects (£50m+) safely, on time and within budget
• Lead and inspire site teams including subcontractors, assistants, and trainees
• Ensure quality through full use of ISO systems and SnagR
• Coordinate programmes, manage site standards and champion compliance
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients and consultants to overcome challenges and meet targets

What we’re looking for:

• HND or Degree in Construction or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership and line management skills
• Proven success delivering large-scale developments
• Exceptional communication, planning and commercial awareness
• SMSTS, CSCS, Scaffold Inspection, and TWC training

What you’ll get:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to buy and sell more days.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing platform
• Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts
• Volunteering days and continuous learning opportunities
• A high-performing and supportive team culture

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.

Join us and lead the future of housebuilding.