Senior Contract Surveyor — Lead Residential Projects

Hill Group UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Private healthcare

Hill Incentive scheme

Volunteering days

Continuous learning opportunities

High-performing team culture

Job summary

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Contract Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of large-scale residential developments. You will manage procurement, valuations and cost controls across multiple project phases, while mentoring junior surveyors and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will ensure adherence to Building Regulations, contract terms and ISO9001 standards, attending client meetings and contributing to risk management and value engineering.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Cost control

Procurement

Reporting

Mentoring

Communication

Team player

Contract terms

Education

HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying or related subject

Job description

Hill Group UK is seeking a Senior Contract Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of large-scale residential developments. You will manage procurement, valuations and cost controls across multiple project phases, while mentoring junior surveyors and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will ensure adherence to Building Regulations, contract terms and ISO9001 standards, attending client meetings and contributing to risk management and value engineering.