Quantity Surveyor
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, 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.

We now seek a Quantity Surveyor to join our Landmark & Heritage Division on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

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

This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially-focused Quantity Surveyor to join our respected and collaborative organisation.

You’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-value projects, gaining exposure to landmark buildings and world-leading facilities, making this an ideal setting to deepen your experience and accelerate your professional growth.

Joining a team that combines decades of industry expertise with forward-thinking innovation, you’ll help shape the successful delivery of prestigious builds while contributing to a workplace culture grounded in integrity, fairness, and inclusion.

The 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.

Walter Lilly is committed to looking after its people and offers a range of health-related benefits, including wellbeing days, an Employee Assistance Programme and support from in-house trained Mental Health First Aiders. We are also passionate about improving the local communities in which we operate, targeting tangible social value outcomes that make a meaningful difference to everyday lives and the environment.

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

Other organisations may call this role QS, Estimator, Construction Estimator, Construction Quantity Surveyor, Cost Manager, or Commercial Surveyor.

How to Apply

So, 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.