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We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Quantity Surveyor who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects with minimal supervision to ensure value for money and contractual compliance. You could work on projects ranging from £25,000 to £200 million at Thames Water.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Quantity Surveyor

1. Providing Commercial Assurance of Capital Delivery Contracts.
2. Challenging, negotiating, and agreeing Project Tenders within your portfolio.
3. Ensuring timely payments according to contracts.
4. Assessing Quantum of Change and Extension of Time under relevant contracts.
5. Monitoring processes to maintain contractual compliance and advising stakeholders on non-performance and corrective actions.
6. Attending monthly site meetings.
7. Supporting budget management and project spending optimization.
8. Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts.
9. Assisting Senior or Managing Quantity Surveyors with Claims resolution.

Base Location: Reading or Maple Lodge - Hybrid.
Working Pattern: 36 Hours/week.

What you should bring to the role

• Extensive experience in managing a portfolio of projects pre and post-contract.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Desire to gain Chartered Status.
• Negotiation and dispute-resolution skills.
• Understanding of water regulation, including OFWAT Price Review methodology.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Full UK Driving license and own transport.

What’s in it for you?

• Salary: £52,000 - £62,000 per annum.
• 26 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous Pension Scheme via AON.
• Health, wellbeing, and financial benefits, including health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work, vouchers, and life assurance.

Learn more about our benefits and perks.

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, serving over 16 million customers daily. We aim to build a better future for all, supporting our customers, communities, and the environment. We seek passionate, skilled individuals committed to making a difference.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water offers a rewarding, diverse environment where you can make a difference daily. Enjoy career growth, flexible work, and excellent benefits. Join us if you’re passionate about making a positive impact and protecting water resources for future generations.

We promote diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from everyone and providing support throughout the recruitment process. We encourage early applications as the vacancy may close early due to high interest.