Contract Surveyor

Contract Surveyor Location: Maidstone/Crawley Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract: Full-time, Permanent

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.

You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider commercial team—ensuring cost certainty, maintaining accurate reporting, and collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.

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

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.

Join us and lead the future of housebuilding.