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
• 25 days' annual leave
• Private medical 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

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

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.