We have an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join us at Thames. 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 Senior Management Accountants and Operations Managers.

What you’ll be doing as the Quantity Surveyor

  • Mentoring a team of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.
  • Taking the Commercial lead on the Clean Water Repair & Maintenance framework for all Water Network regions - Thames Valley, North London & South London.
  • Managing all aspects of a £50m portfolio of suppliers working off an SoR-based contract.
  • Attending sites to carry out measurement and value work.
  • Advising project stakeholders of commercial-related issues.
  • Hosting monthly commercial meetings.
  • Calculating and reporting monthly VOWD position to the business finance partner.
  • Leading the dispute resolution process.
  • Providing advice on contractual claims.
  • Managing assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments. (AFP)
  • Processing subcontract payments on SAP.
  • Managing plant suppliers - keeping track of hire reports and processing invoices.

Base Location - Hybrid - Brixton (WTW), Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Hybrid - Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ.

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.
  • Be able to demonstrate experience in managing operational contracts. (either a large-scale, high-worth 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.
  • Hold an HND or equivalent or higher in a construction-related diploma/ degree.

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.
  • 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.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference in 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.

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

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

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.