Project Manager - Special Projects region (London projects)

At Hill, we don’t just build homes — we build communities, careers, and industry-leading standards. We’re looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager's to lead major residential developments across our Special Projects region within London and help shape the future of construction delivery.

As a Project Manager at Hill, you’ll take full ownership of large, complex developments - often £30m+ in value - 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!