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.

• 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 ISO
  9001 standards
• Attend client and consultant meetings and represent Hill professionally
• Provide commercial insight during design coordination and risk management

• 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

• 26 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

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.