Why This Role Stands Out
As a Project Manager at Hill Group UK, you'll lead impactful residential developments, honing your leadership and project delivery skills within a reputable company. This on-site role is ideal for an experienced professional eager to drive complex projects from start to finish and mentor a diverse team. Embrace this opportunity to shape significant construction projects and advance your career.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Project Manager - Special Projects region (South East London)
Hill Group are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead a major residential development in South East London for our Special Projects region, and help shape the future of construction delivery.
As a Project Manager at Hill, you’ll take full ownership of large, complex developments and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver outstanding results. This is a high-impact role where your leadership will shape the success of every stage of the project lifecycle.
Role overview:
You’ll oversee project delivery from pre-construction to handover, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, quality assurance, budget and programme. Leading a large and diverse team, you’ll act as the main point of contact across Hill’s departments, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.
Key responsibilities:
Lead full design and buildability reviews, ensuring delivery to specification and quality benchmarks
Champion CDM compliance, ensuring all client and legal requirements are met
Chair subcontractor meetings and ensure timely procurement aligned with programme
Drive cross-departmental collaboration across estimating, commercial, design, and client relations
Promote site pride and uphold Hill’s reputation for best-in-class delivery
Act as primary liaison with statutory bodies, clients, and consultants
Mentor, manage and develop the project team
Technical duties:
Lead development and execution of construction phase safety plans, RAMS, and O&M handover
Manage full implementation of SnagR and site quality assurance systems
Review and advise on material specifications and procurement timescales
Coordinate programme development, subcontractor management, and performance reviews
Ensure legal and contractual documentation is accurate and up-to-date
Maintain Hill’s standards in presentation, client engagement, and Considerate Constructor Scheme
Oversee delivery team including Site Managers, Surveyors, Technical, and Buying functions
Prepare project reports and forward plans for Regional Director and key stakeholders
Key skills, experience & attributes:
Degree or NVQ Level 7 in Construction
High rise residential and main contractor experience is essential
Chartered membership of a professional body
CDM and Principal Designer responsibilities
Experience managing £30m+, 500+ units developments
Proven contract and programme management
Strong H&S legislation and CDM knowledge
ASTA Power Projects proficiency
Client and stakeholder engagement
Commercial awareness and cost control
Leading multi-disciplinary construction teams
Hill Expects Every Employee to:
Work as one team across Hill, valuing collaboration and mutual support
Uphold our reputation by role-modelling consistent behaviours at all times and to all stakeholders
Stay agile—be ready to adapt, problem-solve, and keep momentum in a changing environment
Take pride in your work and aim to leave a lasting, positive impact in everything you do
Understand and follow all company policies, completing required training
Actively champion and demonstrate Hill’s values: Ambition, Collaboration, Impact, Agility
Apply today to find out more and for more project information!