Assistant Quantity Surveyor jobs in United States

Quantity Surveyor (Change Management)
Location: Surrey, UK
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We now seek a Quantity Surveyor to join our Science & Higher Education Division on a permanent, full-time basis.

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 us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

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 - 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

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join our Science & Higher Education team. This role is ideal for a Surveyor with a strong background in change management, cost control, and contract administration within a main contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead commercial management of construction projects.
- Manage and evaluate change events, ensuring robust cost forecasting and reporting.
- Prepare and review cost plans, tender documentation, and procurement strategies.
- Administer NEC and JCT contracts, including subcontractor procurement and payment processes.
- Collaborate closely with project teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure commercial and compliance objectives are met.
- Maintain detailed records of all project changes and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.
- Produce monthly valuations, manage risk and opportunity registers, and support project reporting.

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.
- Experience of working in the science/laboratory sector is desirable.
- 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.
- RICS membership or be working towards chartership is preferred.

Other organisations may call this role 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.