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.
