Location
London

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’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.

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

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.

Experience
- Strong experience managing the commercial aspects of residential developments
- 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

About you
- Analytical and detail-driven with strong forecasting and reporting skills
- Team player with strong communication and mentoring abilities

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