Quantity Surveyor

Company: Walter Lilly
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Location: Windlesham
Job Description:

Overview

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 of experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life and deliver results that stand out on a global stage.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • 26 days’ annual leave
  • Private medical insurance
  • Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme (opt‑out available)
  • Travel expenses

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

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll take ownership of the commercial management of our projects, ensuring robust financial control and compliance from start to finish.

Delivering high‑quality outcomes across complex and innovative schemes, you’ll oversee all aspects of project finances, from preparing and reviewing cost plans and tender documentation to evaluating change events and managing risk.

Working closely with clients, subcontractors, and project teams, you’ll ensure commercial objectives are achieved, budgets are maintained, and contracts, both NEC and JCT, are administered effectively.

Additionally, you will:

  • Lead on cost forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis
  • Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and performance
  • Produce monthly valuations and maintain the risk and opportunity registers
  • Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

About You

To be considered as a Quantity Surveyor, you will have:

  • A minimum of five years’ experience in quantity surveying, ideally with a main contractor
  • Proven experience in managing change control on complex, high‑value construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contract forms
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • A degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

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Posted: May 17th, 2026