Quantity Surveyor

idibu; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial and operational aspects of contracts. You will work on projects worth up to £200M, providing commercial advice, managing project lifecycles, and leading dispute resolutions. Ideal candidates should possess an HND in quantity surveying, have robust negotiation skills, and a valid UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum, hybrid working options, and a range of benefits including a car allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

Car allowance of £4,500 per year

26 days holiday, increasing to 30

Bonus opportunity

Contributory pension – Defined Contribution

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial advice on Capital Projects.
• Manage projects from inception to completion.
• Lead the dispute resolution process.
• Assess and certify monthly Applications for Payments.

Skills

Negotiation

Project management

Commercial and contract management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

HND or equivalent in quantity surveying or construction

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 base location can be flexible across our Thames Valley sites.

36 hours per week, Monday‑Friday.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:

• 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 be highly organised.

What’s in it for you?

• 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% – 2× 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.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.