Managing Surveyor - Main Contractor
Central London and Home Counties
Who Is Walter Lilly?
Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.
This year, the Company celebrates its 100th anniversary since our establishment in 1924.
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 Managing Surveyor to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
The Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Yearly discretionary performance bonus in December
- Car allowance plus reasonable travel expenses
- 26 days' annual leave per annum increasing with service plus Bank Holidays
- Two paid volunteering days per annum
- Private medical insurance, personal accident cover
- Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- High-quality training and continuous personal development opportunities
- Reimbursement of fees for one relevant professional body membership
- Flexible and hybrid working patterns where appropriate
- Fresh fruit, a monthly team meal, social events, and long service rewards
- Cycle to work and electric car leasing schemes
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 Managing Surveyor, you will oversee the surveying and commercial functions of multiple projects, ensuring optimal profitability and cash flow performance.
You'll ensure that each project achieves the best possible commercial result in line with business objectives, building strong relationships with the client, design team and Supply Chain, driving a culture of teamwork and ensuring compliance with Business Processes, Procedures and Health & Safety standards.
Developing our procurement strategy, you will manage and review subcontract procurement on projects, manage subcontractor selection and ensure all commercial staff deliver accurate and complete orders.
Additionally, you will:
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of a detailed, timely and robust second stage tender
- Ensure the timely and comprehensive issue of valuations, final accounts and all other commercial submissions
- Ensure the timely and accurate production of CVRs with validated, considered and accurate projections on turnover, cash flow, margin and commercial position
- Oversee and manage project risk and opportunities
- Oversee the development of the commercial staff
About You
To be considered as a Managing Surveyor, you will need to demonstrate:
- Relevant experience in the construction sector and a general understanding of the complexities involved
- A record of achieving the best value outcome
- To be comfortable managing teams and overseeing staff development and training
- The organisational skills to deal with several projects of varying value, type and complexity
- Previous engagement with Standard Forms of Measurement and the ability to manage re-measurement
- Knowledge of statutory and contractual obligations placed upon the Main Contractor
- Strong understanding of the commonly used provisions of the Standard Forms of Contract
- The ability to prepare, review and/or analyse CVRs/Cost to Completes
- The technical skills to review and challenge construction and pre-construction programmes
- The commercial awareness to plan, maintain, control and report on the financial administration of projects
High-Quality Residential (HQR) and/or heritage experience would be beneficial to your application.
Other organisations may refer to this role as Lead Quantity Surveyor, Senior Construction Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor Manager, Quantity Surveying Lead, or Head of Quantity Surveying.
How to Apply
So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country's finest 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.