Senior Contract Surveyor

Hill Group UK; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private healthcare

Hill Incentive scheme and retail    0

Volunteering days and continuous    0

A high-performing and supportive team

Job summary

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Special Projects region based in Lewisham. You will own cost control, procurement and reporting across large-scale residential developments, taking a hands-on approach to maximise project performance while mentoring junior colleagues.

You’ll lead on pre-start to final account commercial delivery, manage subcontractor procurement and valuations, and contribute to design reviews with the broader team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial delivery of residential developments.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract terms, procurement and cost control.
• Experience with remeasurement for major trades (RC frame, groundworks, brickwork).
• Proven ability to negotiate final accounts, claims and changes.
• Solid understanding of Building Regulations and Health & Safety in construction.
• Excellent forecasting and reporting skills with attention to detail.
• Mentor junior surveyors and collaborate across design, production and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of residential construction projects from pre-start to final account.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and claims in line with Hill protocols.
• Prepare and review CVCs, cost forecasts, valuations and outturn summaries.
• Take part in early-stage design reviews and value engineering opportunities.
• Contribute to team meetings with design, technical, production and client-side colleagues.
• Mentor Trainee and Assistant Surveyors, contributing to performance reviews and development.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, contract terms and ISO9001 standards.
• Attend client and consultant meetings and represent Hill professionally.
• Provide commercial insight during design coordination and risk management.

Skills

Residential project experience

Cost control & procurement

Forecasting & reporting

Team mentoring

Strong communication

Health & safety knowledge

Final accounts negotiation

Subcontract terms understanding

Value engineering awareness

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject

Chartered (or working towards) RICS or MCIOB

Job description

Hill Group are currently hiring for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Special Projects region, based in Lewisham.

At Hill, commercial leadership is about more than numbers—it’s about adding value every step of the way. As a Senior Quantity 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.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the commercial delivery of residential construction projects from pre-start to final account

• Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments and claims in line with Hill protocols

• Prepare and review CVCs, cost forecasts, valuations and outturn summaries

• Take part in early-stage design reviews and value engineering opportunities

• Contribute to team meetings with design, technical, production and client-side colleagues

• Mentor Trainee and Assistant Surveyors, contributing to performance reviews and development

• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, contract terms and ISO9001 standards

• Attend client and consultant meetings and represent Hill professionally

• Provide commercial insight during design coordination and risk management

What we’re looking for:

• HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject

• Chartered (or working towards) RICS or MCIOB status

• Strong experience managing the commercial aspects of residential developments

• Excellent understanding of subcontract terms, procurement, and cost control

• 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

• Analytical and detail-driven with strong forecasting and reporting skills

• Team player with strong communication and mentoring abilities

What you’ll get:

• 25 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.