**Assistant Surveyor - Main Contractor Ascot, Berkshire
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 an Assistant 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 an Assistant Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in the day-to-day management of our projects.
Assisting in optimising project profitability and cash flow, you'll be involved in various aspects of surveying, including assisting with subcontractor selection, managing subcontractor accounts, preparing valuations and contributing to financial reporting.
You'll build strong relationships with clients, design teams and the supply chain, working collaboratively across teams to support teamwork and ensure compliance with both business-related and health and safety regulations.
Additionally, you will:
- Assist with tenders and procurement processes
- Provide general administrative support to the site commercial team
- Assist in the management of project risks and opportunities
About You
To be considered as our Assistant Surveyor, you will need to demonstrate:
- Qualifications appropriate to the role
- Understanding and appreciation of achieving the best value outcome
- Ability to utilise past knowledge and experience to minimise risks and maximise opportunities
- Basic ability to read construction and pre-construction programmes
- An appreciation of the statutory and contractual obligations and available mechanisms for protecting Walter Lilly's commercial position
- Sufficient commercial acumen to make considered decisions
- Familiar with and ability to use all MS office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of financial reporting and the concept of over / under value, etc.
- Understanding of the relationship between cost and value
- Ability to recognise change
- Ability to prepare accurate reports
- Experienced in commercial management of a variety of trade packages
- Appropriate understanding of Standard Forms of Measurement and ability to undertake re-measurement
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Good negotiation skills
- Developing construction knowledge
- Flexibility to adapt to and work within changing environments
Other organisations may refer to this role as Junior Surveyor, Surveying Assistant, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Surveying Technician, Surveyor's Assistant, or Assistant Construction Surveyor.
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.