Hybrid Lead Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Peacehaven; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors delivering Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £400m per year, ensuring value for money and contract governance.

The role requires chartered status or strong RICS knowledge, extensive commercial management experience, and the ability to engage multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or master's in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• Background in civil engineering sectors such as transportation, nuclear, utilities or similar.
• Experience line-managing a team of up to 40 Quantity Surveyors and developing them to success.
• Extensive experience in commercially managing a portfolio of projects both pre- and post-contract.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers on all commercial and contractual matters and assessing risk.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Contractual Compliance is maintained on all Contracts.
• Develop and advise on Procurement Strategies for your Delivery Area.
• Provide commercial support to Third-Party Suppliers and Procurement Team.
• Manage relationships with Direct Delivery Contractors and monitor performance.
• Oversee in-life supplier value for money and cost database inputs for estimating and planning.
• Lead and develop the Commercial team, guiding their progression.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Chartered (RICS)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered or RICS knowledge

Job description

Thames Water Utilities Limited is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors delivering Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £400m per year, ensuring value for money and contract governance.

The role requires chartered status or strong RICS knowledge, extensive commercial management experience, and the ability to engage multiple stakeholders to drive outcomes.