Lead Quantity Surveyor – Major Water Projects

Thames Water; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services company in Reading is seeking a Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead a dedicated team. The role involves managing a £500 million programme, ensuring cost management and financial governance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying, experience in civil engineering, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £90,000 plus benefits like a car allowance and generous pension scheme, within a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service

Car Allowance

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Access to various health and financial benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the civil engineering sector, including transportation and utilities.
• Competence in managing a small team and developing their skills.
• Experience in both pre & post-contract quantity surveying duties.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Quantity Surveyors ensuring delivery against budget.
• Provide commercial support during procurement processes.
• Support financial governance and contract governance proposals.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Team management

Education

Degree or master's in quantity surveying and chartered with MRICS

Job description

A leading water services company in Reading is seeking a Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead a dedicated team. The role involves managing a £500 million programme, ensuring cost management and financial governance. Ideal candidates will have a degree in quantity surveying, experience in civil engineering, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £70,000 to £90,000 plus benefits like a car allowance and generous pension scheme, within a hybrid working environment.