Senior Contract Surveyor
At Hill, commercial leadership is about more than numbers—it’s about adding value every step of the way. As a Senior Contract Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of large-scale or complex residential developments, leading cost control, procurement and reporting across multiple phases.
You’ll play a hands-on role in maximising project performance, while also mentoring junior colleagues and helping shape a high-performing, collaborative commercial team.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the commercial delivery of residential construction projects from pre-start to final account
- Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and claims in line with Hill protocols
- Prepare and review CVCs, cost forecasts, valuations and outturn summaries
- Take part in early-stage design reviews and value engineering opportunities
- Contribute to team meetings with design, technical, production and client-side colleagues
- Mentor Trainee and Assistant Surveyors, contributing to performance reviews and development
- Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, contract terms and ISO9001 standards
- Attend client and consultant meetings and represent Hill professionally
- Provide commercial insight during design coordination and risk management
What we’re looking for:
- HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject
- Chartered (or working towards) RICS or MCIOB status
- Strong experience managing the commercial aspects of residential developments
- Excellent understanding of subcontract terms, procurement, and cost control
- Skilled in remeasurement for key trades including RC frame, groundworks and brickwork
- Confidence negotiating final accounts, claims and changes
- Good working knowledge of Building Regulations and Health & Safety in construction
- Analytical and detail-driven with strong forecasting and reporting skills
- Team player with strong communication and mentoring abilities
What you’ll get:
- 25 days holiday
- Private healthcare and wellbeing platform
- Hill Incentive scheme and retail discounts
- Volunteering days and continuous learning opportunities
- A high-performing and supportive team culture
- competitive salary and package
Why Hill?
At Hill, we offer more than just a job — we offer the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. Every person here contributes to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes and shaping vibrant communities across the UK.
Our culture is underpinned by our values:
- Ambition – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them
- Impact – we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes
- Agility – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change
- Collaboration – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way
As a privately owned business, we’re able to move with pace and purpose. We invest in people, support career growth, and empower individuals to lead from wherever they stand. Hard-working, driven people thrive here — and are recognised for what they deliver and how they deliver it.
Join Hill and be part of a forward-thinking, values-led team. Together, we’re not just building homes — we’re building a lasting legacy.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer . We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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