Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor – On-site 3–4 days

Tilbury Douglas; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme (matched 8%)

26 days annual leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support the Thames Water AMP8 programme, working on projects in Oxfordshire and Thames Valley. The role requires on-site presence 3–4 days weekly, with strong skills in measurement, valuation and contract administration.

You will manage cost reporting, subcontract procurement and final accounts, while collaborating with contracts managers to ensure financial success and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Sound & comprehensive understanding of construction industry and the parties to it.
• Proficient knowledge of measurement and valuation.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Proficient in reading drawings, specifications and construction processes.
• Ability to negotiate with clients/sub-contractors and draft sub contracts.
• Knowledge of CIS and ability to produce cost/value forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial management on low to medium risk/complexity projects.
• Co-ordinate with Senior/Managing QS and report functional progress.
• Complete monthly CVR updates informed by robust cost forecasting.
• Liaise with Contracts Managers on day-to-day commercial administration.
• Undertake subcontract procurement from enquiry to final account.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure timely contract notices.

Skills

Measurement & valuation

Reading drawings

Negotiation

Contract forms knowledge

Cost reporting

Team collaboration

Education

RICS membership desirable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Common Data Environment

PowerPoint

Project management systems

Job description

Tilbury Douglas is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support the Thames Water AMP8 programme, working on projects in Oxfordshire and Thames Valley. The role requires on-site presence 3–4 days weekly, with strong skills in measurement, valuation and contract administration.

You will manage cost reporting, subcontract procurement and final accounts, while collaborating with contracts managers to ensure financial success and timely project delivery.