Quantity Surveyor

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

This is the ideal role for a talented Quantity Surveyor with a background in high-end construction to progress their career with a top-tier contractor.

You will have the chance to work at the heart of complex, high-profile projects, where your ideas, decisions, and expertise drive solutions that make a visible, lasting difference.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 26 days' annual leave

• Income protection insurance

• Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme ('opt out' available)

• Travel expenses

Our Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

The Role

Walter Lilly is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Science & Higher Education division, supporting a long-established framework in Weybridge.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a successful framework where Walter Lilly maintains a permanent site presence, delivering a steady stream of small to medium-sized projects of varying values. The role offers a blend of tendering, cost management and commercial support across multiple live projects within a collaborative and well-established environment.

We are looking for a commercially astute surveyor who can work independently, respond quickly to client requirements and build strong working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and stakeholders. Experience of NEC contracts would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the commercial aspects of projects delivered through an established framework agreement.

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, and assist with tender submissions - often within short timescales.

• Monitor project costs, variations and changes, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial reporting.

• Produce monthly cost reports, valuations and commercial updates for internal and client review.

• Assess and manage subcontractor procurement, packages, valuations and final accounts.

• Support project teams with commercial advice and contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective supply chain partners.

• Identify opportunities to broaden and strengthen the local subcontractor network.

• Ensure commercial processes are robust, accurate and aligned with company procedures.

• Work closely with operational teams to respond effectively to changing client requirements and project priorities.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction industry.

• Able to manage multiple workstreams and deliver accurate commercial outputs to tight deadlines.

• Strong understanding of cost management, procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.

• Experience administering or working under NEC forms of contract is desirable.

• Commercially aware, organised and detail-oriented, with excellent numerical and analytical skills.

• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with clients, colleagues and subcontractors.

• Comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative member of a wider project team.

• Knowledge of the local supply chain and subcontractor market would be beneficial.

• Looking for a long-term role within a stable, supportive business where quality delivery and client relationships are valued.

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline, or able to demonstrate equivalent industry experience.

We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. As such we will only consider applications from those who already possess the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

If your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest construction projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.