Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial aspects of supplier contracts. You will engage with project stakeholders and manage contractual compliance. This hybrid role offers opportunities across a diverse range of projects and competitive benefits, including a salary of £30,000 to £35,000.

Benefits

24 days holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension plan (up to 12% employer contribution)

Personal medical assessments

Benefit hub with various offers

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying within a commercial setting.
• Desirable experience in QS within the construction sector.
• Previous interaction with suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Taking commercial lead on supplier portfolios.
• Assisting with contractual claims and dispute resolutions.
• Calculating monthly financial positions for management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Numeracy

Education

Qualification within Quantity Surveying studies

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Salesforce

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As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will primarily be responsible for all the commercial and operational aspects of a portfolio of suppliers. You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams, and throughout your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in value from £25,000 to £200,000,000.

You will be commercially ensuring Thames Water meets all its contractual, legal and commercial obligations whilst engaging and advising professional service colleagues such as Senior Management Accountants and Operations Managers.

What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor

• Taking the Commercial lead on a portfolio of suppliers working off a SoR-based contract.
• Advising project stakeholders of commercial-related issues.
• Assisting senior staff in monthly commercial meetings.
• Calculating and reporting monthly VOWD position to the business finance partner.
• Assisting with the dispute resolution process.
• Assisting with contractual claims.
• Managing the assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments. (AFP)
• Processing subcontract payments on SAP & Salesforce.

Base Location – This is a Hybrid role based within the Thames Water area. The base location will depend on your location and the closest Thames Water site.

What you should bring to the role

• Qualification within Quantity Surveying studies.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying within a commercial setting.
• Experience in Commercial Administration or QS within the construction sector is desirable.
• Previous experience of dealing with suppliers and contractors as a customer.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Good numeracy.
• Excellent written skills.
• A driving licence is desirable but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
• Travel will be required 1-2 times per week (dependent on business requirements) within the Thames Water estate to conduct site audits, attend contractor meetings and general site engagement.
• Hybrid position based out of a convenient depot near your home address.
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Our aim is to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.