Senior Contracts Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
High Wycombe
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
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SKILLS

Cost Control Procurement Negotiation Building Regulations Forecasting Reporting RICS MCIOB

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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:

  • 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
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