Contract Surveyor – Residential Projects with Value Delivery

Hill Group UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Healthcare cashback plan

Hill Incentive Scheme

Retail discounts

Paid volunteering days

Structured career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Hill Group in Basingstoke is seeking a Contract Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of residential projects, ensuring costs are controlled and value is maximised. You will lead procurement, reporting, payments and subcontractor relationships to support programme milestones.

The role requires a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction and experience in residential development, with a focus on cost reporting, procurement and risk analysis.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract surveying

Procurement

Cost reporting

Risk analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

UK Building Regulations

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction

Job description

Hill Group in Basingstoke is seeking a Contract Surveyor to manage the commercial and financial aspects of residential projects, ensuring costs are controlled and value is maximised. You will lead procurement, reporting, payments and subcontractor relationships to support programme milestones.

The role requires a qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction and experience in residential development, with a focus on cost reporting, procurement and risk analysis.