Hill Group UK
Contract Surveyor
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Role Overview
We deliver high-quality homes—with commercial clarity behind every brick.
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage accurate cash flows, cost plans and contract sum analyses
- Procure and administer subcontractor packages, including valuations, payments and final accounts
- Produce monthly cost value reconciliations (CVCs), forecasts and outturn summaries
- Identify and deliver cost savings and value engineering opportunities
- Coordinate with Technical and Production teams to resolve risks and achieve programme milestones
- Lead commercial discussions with subcontractors and support client final accounts
- Maintain proactive communication and ensure timely resolution of commercial queries
- Ensure subcontractor performance reviews and contract documentation align with ISO9001 standards
- Attend design and coordination meetings, contributing commercial insight
- Uphold H&S compliance and legal standards in all commercial activities
- Mentor Trainees when required and promote a collaborative, solutions-led culture
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What We’re Looking For
- Relevant qualification (e.g. HND/HNC or degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction)
- Working towards or holding RICS or CIOB membership
- Experience as a Quantity or Contract Surveyor in residential development
- Confident in managing procurement and subcontractor performance
- Skilled in remeasurement, cost reporting and risk analysis
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent numeracy
- Proficient communicator with effective stakeholder engagement
- Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and health & safety requirements
- Familiarity with groundworks, piling, RC frame and brickwork is an advantage
What You’ll Get
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Healthcare cashback plan and wellbeing platform
- Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts
- Paid volunteering days and structured career development
- A collaborative environment where your growth is supported, and your work has real impact
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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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