Site Manager

Hill Group UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing

Hill Incentive Scheme and retail-dis**

Volunteer days and career development

Collaborative environment and real app

Job summary

Hill Group UK is seeking a Site Manager to lead day-to-day management of residential construction projects valued at £10m+ and ensure safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and external partners, driving quality and operational success.

Responsibilities include leading safety initiatives, managing programming, overseeing quality and reporting, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Confident in short- and long-term programme management.
• Skilled in subcontractor management, coordination and performance reviews.
• Excellent leadership, organisation and team development capabilities.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
• Fully certified: CSCS, SMSTS, Scaffold Inspection, and TWC.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery on site and promote Hill’s safety-first culture.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and external partners across phases.
• Manage Design Reviews and setting up site orders and engagements.
• Drive short-term programming and sequencing to meet long-term goals.
• Monitor build quality using SnagR and ISO systems and ensure standards.
• Chair subcontractor meetings with clear actions, accountability and progress.
• Mentor Assistant Site Managers and Trainees with clear expectations.
• Track labour, materials, plant and progress with accurate records and reporting.
• Maintain site presentation, cleanliness and boundary control.
• Support cost control and reporting with the Commercial team.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers and authorities on technical issues.
• Attend internal reviews and client meetings as Hill’s representative.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Subcontractor management

Programme management

Team development

Communication

Education

HND/Degree in Construction

Job description

As a Site Manager at Hill, you’ll be responsible for the day-to‑day management of residential construction projects—typically valued at £10m+—ensuring they’re delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the highest standards. Whether leading a standalone site or part of a wider phased development, you’ll be the driving force behind quality, safety and operational success.

You’ll coordinate site teams, subcontractors and external partners, working closely with Commercial, Technical and Sales teams to keep progress clear, collaborative and aligned.

What you’ll do

• Lead safe delivery on site and promote Hill’s ‘Don’t Walk By’ safety-first culture
• Manage Design Reviews.
• Setting up the site order Engagement
• 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, ensuring clear actions, accountability and progress
• Manage and mentor Assistant Site Managers and Trainees, setting clear expectations and reviewing performance
• Track labour, materials, plant and progress with accurate records and reporting
• Maintain excellent site presentation, cleanliness and boundary control
• Coordinate closely with the Commercial team to support cost control and reporting
• Support technical problem-solving and liaise with consultants, suppliers and authorities
• Attend internal project reviews and client meetings as a trusted representative of Hill
• Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, scaffold and temporary works procedures

What we’re looking for

• HND/Degree in Construction (or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience in site management, ideally on residential or mixed‑use projects
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and RAMS
• Confident in short‑ and long‑term programme management
• Skilled in subcontractor management, coordination and performance reviews
• Excellent leadership, organisation and team development capabilities
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Comfortable working in a high‑performance, fast‑paced environment
• Fully certified: CSCS, SMSTS, Scaffold Inspection, and TWC

What you’ll get

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Healthcare cashback plan and well‑being 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

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.