Principal QS – Major Projects Lead (Hybrid)

idibu; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Performance-related pay

Pension (Generous)

Private Medical Health Care

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead a dedicated team of quantity surveyors supporting Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £200m per annum and provide critical commercial assurance and guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Base location is Reading with hybrid working and a 36-hour working week. A degree/master in QS and civil engineering sector experience are essential to drive project success and

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or a master’s in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• Background in civil engineering sectors such as transport, nuclear, utilities, or similar.
• Experience in leading small teams and developing them to success.
• Experience in pre and post contract quantity surveying duties.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with multiple stakeholders.
• Self-starter, resilient and tenacious under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial assurance of Major Projects and Programmes contracts.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance to delivery teams.
• Manage cost against budget and report on contingency/risk.
• Develop and support team members toward chartership.
• Lead tender assessments and ensure timely payments per contract.
• Ensure compliance and escalation for non-performance; monitor governance and spend.

Skills

Degree/Master in Quantity Surveying

Civil engineering background

Line management

Pre & post contract duties

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Self-starter under pressure

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Master's in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead a dedicated team of quantity surveyors supporting Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £200m per annum and provide critical commercial assurance and guidance throughout the delivery lifecycle.

Base location is Reading with hybrid working and a 36-hour working week. A degree/master in QS and civil engineering sector experience are essential to drive project success and