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:

• 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

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.