Contract Surveyor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Maidstone
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Construction
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Quantity Surveying Contract Surveying Commercial Awareness Subcontract Documentation Stakeholder Engagement Building Regulations Remeasurement Value Engineering

FULL DESCRIPTION

At Hill, we build more than homes—we build value into every stage of the development process. As a Contract Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in managing costs, overseeing procurement, and supporting the successful commercial delivery of residential projects.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage subcontractor procurement, valuations, payments, remeasurements and final accounts
  • Prepare and maintain accurate cost value reconciliations (CVCs), cash flows and contract sum analyses
  • Support the negotiation of client final accounts and ensure effective documentation of change
  • Attend design and coordination meetings, providing commercial insight and risk awareness
  • Collaborate with Technical and Production teams to align commercial and programme goals
  • Ensure compliance with Hill processes, ISO9001 standards, and relevant legislation
  • Mentor junior team members and promote a culture of collaboration and improvement
  • Engage with subcontractors, ensuring timely communication, payments and issue resolution

What we’re looking for:

  • HND/HNC or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or Building Studies
  • Experience in contract or quantity surveying in residential development
  • Working towards or full membership of RICS or CIOB (preferred)
  • Strong commercial awareness, numeracy and analytical skills
  • Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and Health & Safety requirements
  • Proficient in subcontract documentation, remeasurement, and value engineering
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Familiarity with procurement planning, reporting tools and construction methodology

What you’ll get:

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays - with the opportunity to buy and sell more days.
  • Private healthcare and wellbeing platform
  • Hill Incentive Scheme and retail discounts
  • Volunteering days and continuous learning opportunities
  • A high-performing and supportive team culture

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.

Join us and lead the future of housebuilding.

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