Quantity Surveyor - Major Projects

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This hybrid role involves managing the commercial and operational aspects of major projects across multiple sites. You will provide commercial advice and ensure compliance with contractual obligations while developing your career with support towards Chartered RICS Status. This position offers a competitive salary, training opportunities, and an excellent benefits package, including 26 days holiday and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Performance-related pay plan

Generous Pension Scheme

Private Medical Health Care

Access to health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrate experience in managing operational contracts.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management.
• Ability to deliver information and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Providing commercial advice on Major Capital Projects.
• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Supporting the dispute resolution process.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BSc, HND in Quantity Surveying or construction-related subject

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Hybrid - Beckton (STW) - IG11 0AD, Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Job title Quantity Surveyor - Major Projects Ref 43646 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Hybrid - Beckton (STW) - IG11 0AD, Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB Contract type Permanent Full/Part-time Full-time Salary £43,005 to £58,000 depending on experience Job grade B Closing date 30/01/2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team at Thames Water, as we embark on an ambitious £multi-billion journey to develop and modernise our Water and Wastewater Treatment Works.

You will be responsible for the commercial and operational aspects of contracts for your projects. Commercially ensuring Thames Water meets its contractual, legal and commercial obligations whilst engaging and advising professional service colleagues such as Project Managers and Project Engineers.

We offer ongoing training and development, and if required, will support you towards Chartered RICS Status. We are looking for you to join our team, contribute to our ambitious programme of works and develop your career.

What you’ll be doing as the Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects

• Providing commercial advice on Major Capital Projects across our operational sites in London and the Thames Valley.
• Managing projects from inception to completion.
• Attending sites to meet contractors and to monitor the progress of works.
• Carrying out tendering analysis and evaluations.
• Variation assessment and negotiations.
• Project final accounting.
• Supporting the dispute resolution process.
• Providing advice on contractual claims.
• Managing the assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments. (AFP)

Location

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

Salary

£43,005 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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

• Hold a BSc, HND or equivalent in a Quantity Surveying or construction-related subject.
• 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.
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have your own transport.
• Strong MS Office skills, ability to work to deadlines and highly organised.

Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:

• Previous water or utilities experience
• Ideally Chartered RICS – but support is available to achieve this.

What’s in it for you?

• £43,005 to £58,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills.
• 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Private Medical Health Care
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

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.

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’rehere 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.