Project Manager

Project Manager - Special Projects region (East London)

Hill Group are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to lead a major residential development in 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 £50m+, 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!