Contract Surveyor
Location: Coventry
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.