Quantity Surveyor

Thames Water Utilities Limited; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the United Kingdom seeks a Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial and operational aspects of high-value contracts. This hybrid role requires strong expertise in contract management, negotiation skills, and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing operational contracts and hold an HND or equivalent in a relevant field. With a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits, this position offers a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £55,000

26 days holiday increasing to 30

Car allowance of £4,500

Bonus opportunity

Contributory pension

Personal Medical Assessments

Qualifications

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have your own transport.
• Experience in managing operational contracts or a portfolio of contracts.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial advice on Capital Projects.
• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Carrying out tendering analysis and evaluations.
• Leading the dispute resolution process.

Skills

Commercial and contract management

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join us at Thames Water.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for all the commercial and operational aspects of contracts within your department. 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 £200M.

You will be commercially ensuring Thames Water meets all its contractual, legal and commercial obligations whilst engaging and advising professional service colleagues such as Delivery Managers and Project Engineers.

What you'll be doing as the Quantity Surveyor

• Providing commercial advice on Capital Projects across our operational sites in the Thames Valley.
• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Attending sites to carry out measurements and value work.
• Carrying out tendering analysis and evaluations.
• Variation assessment and negotiations.
• Project final accounting.
• Leading the dispute resolution process.
• Providing advice on contractual claims.
• Managing the assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments (AFP).

Base Location

This is a hybrid role, and the base location can be flexible across our Thames Valley sites.

36 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.

What you should bring to the role

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have your own transport.
• Hold an HND or equivalent or higher in a quantity surveying or construction‑related subject.
• Be able to demonstrate experience in managing operational contracts (either a large‑scale, high‑value contract or a portfolio of contracts).
• A strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution experience.
• Have exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to deliver information and influence internal & external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong MS Office skills, ability to work to deadlines and highly organised.
• Disability Confident.

Disability Confident

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Benefits

• Offering up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Car allowance of £4,500 per year.
• Bonus opportunity.
• 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 well‑being.