Senior Site Manager — Lead High-Value Residential Builds

Hill Group UK; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing

Hill Incentive Scheme and retail dis1

Paid volunteering days and structured

A collaborative environment where your

Job summary

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Site Manager to own large-scale, high-value residential projects (£30m+), delivering quality, safety and programme discipline on site. You will lead on-site teams, manage subcontractors, chair meetings and drive health, safety and environmental compliance across the project, while maintaining client and consultant engagement.

This hands-on leadership role requires a proven track record, excellent communication and a calm, professional presence on site; Hill

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• 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

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety awareness

Education

HND/Degree in Construction or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction management tools

Job description

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Site Manager to own large-scale, high-value residential projects (£30m+), delivering quality, safety and programme discipline on site. You will lead on-site teams, manage subcontractors, chair meetings and drive health, safety and environmental compliance across the project, while maintaining client and consultant engagement.

This hands-on leadership role requires a proven track record, excellent communication and a calm, professional presence on site; Hill