About this role
<p><strong>We deliver high-quality homes—with commercial clarity behind every brick.</strong></p><p>As a Contract Surveyor at Hill, you’ll manage the commercial and financial elements of residential projects—ensuring costs are controlled, value is maximised, and delivery stays aligned with budget, programme and employer requirements.</p><p>Whether managing a project independently or working as part of a wider commercial team, you’ll bring expert insight to procurement, reporting, payments and subcontractor relationships—helping drive strong performance across every phase of development.</p><p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and manage accurate cash flows, cost plans and contract sum analyses</li><li>Procure and administer subcontractor packages, including valuations, payments and final accounts</li><li>Produce monthly cost value reconciliations (CVCs), forecasts and outturn summaries</li><li>Identify and deliver cost savings and value engineering opportunities</li><li>Coordinate with Technical and Production teams to resolve risks and achieve programme milestones</li><li>Lead commercial discussions with subcontractors and support client final accounts</li><li>Maintain proactive communication and ensure timely resolution of commercial queries</li><li>Ensure subcontractor performance reviews and contract documentation align with ISO9001 standards</li><li>Attend design and coordination meetings, contributing commercial insight</li><li>Uphold H&S compliance and legal standards in all commercial activities</li><li>Mentor Trainees when required and promote a collaborative, solutions-led culture</li></ul><p><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Relevant qualification (e.g. HND/HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction)</li><li>Working towards or holding RICS or CIOB membership</li><li>Experience as a Quantity or Contract Surveyor in residential development</li><li>Confident in managing procurement and subcontractor performance</li><li>Skilled in remeasurement, cost reporting and risk analysis</li><li>Strong commercial awareness and excellent numeracy</li><li>Proficient communicator with effective stakeholder engagement</li><li>Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and health & safety requirements</li><li>Familiarity with groundworks, piling, RC frame and brickwork is an advantage</li></ul><p>What you’ll get:</p><ul><li>25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)</li><li>Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing platform</li><li>Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts</li><li>Paid volunteering days and structured career development</li><li>A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact </li></ul><p><strong>Why Hill?</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>Our culture is underpinned by our values:</p><ul><li><strong>Ambition</strong> – we set bold goals and support each other to exceed them</li><li><strong>Impact </strong>– we focus on delivering meaningful outcomes</li><li><strong>Agility</strong> – we move quickly, adapt confidently, and embrace change</li><li><strong>Collaboration</strong> – we work together to achieve more, sharing success along the way</li></ul><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and can provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process. </p>
About Hill Group UK
Hill is an award-winning housebuilder and one of the leading developers in London and the South East, renowned for its partnership ethos specialising in the building of distinctive new places and communities. It is now in the process of expanding operations both in the South West and the Midlands.
In its 24th year, this family-owned and operated company has grown to establish itself as the UK's second-largest privately-owned housebuilder, with an impressive and diverse portfolio of developments ranging from landmark, mixed-use regeneration projects to homes in rural communities.
Hill has won over 480 industry awards, including Best Medium Housebuilder at the Housebuilder Awards for the last three years, where in 2022, Hill’s commitment to creating exceptional homes and sustainable communities was recognised with the Best Community Initiative and Best Sustainability Initiative.
Hill’s impressive Cavendish Villas at the highly sustainable Knights Park development in Eddington, Cambridge won Best Family Home at the 2022 Evening Standard New Homes Awards, as well as Best House and Best Exterior Design at the 2022 WhatHouse? Awards. In addition, Hill has been awarded the 5-star status in the Home Builders Federation’s annual Customer Satisfaction Survey for the past six years.