Location
Colindale, London - Special Projects

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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 will take ownership of large-scale or complex residential developments, leading cost control, procurement, and reporting across multiple phases. You will play a hands-on role in maximising project performance, while mentoring junior colleagues and helping shape a high-performing, collaborative commercial team.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the commercial delivery of residential construction projects from pre-start to final account
- Managing subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments, and claims in line with Hill protocols
- Preparing and reviewing CVCs, cost forecasts, valuations, and outturn summaries
- Participating in early-stage design reviews and value engineering opportunities
- Contributing to team meetings with design, technical, production, and client-side colleagues
- Mentoring Trainee and Assistant Surveyors, contributing to performance reviews and development
- Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, contract terms, and ISO9001 standards
- Attending client and consultant meetings and representing Hill professionally
- Providing commercial insight during design coordination and risk management

Experience
- Strong experience managing the commercial aspects of residential developments
- Skilled in subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments, and claims
- Proficient in remeasurement for key trades including RC frame, groundworks, and brickwork
- Confident negotiating final accounts, claims, and changes
- Good working knowledge of Building Regulations and Health & Safety in construction

About you
- Analytical and detail-driven with strong forecasting and reporting skills
- Team player with strong communication and mentoring abilities
- Able to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications
- HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject
- Chartered (or working towards) RICS or MCIOB status