We have an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor who will work on a portfolio of projects under the supervision of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure that value for money is achieved alongside contractual compliance. You could have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in contractor value from £25k to £200M during your career at Thames Water.
What you’ll be doing as an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
- Supporting the Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
- Challenge and agreement of small to medium value project Tenders.
- Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your given portfolio of Projects.
- Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time under the relevant Contracts on the assigned portfolio.
- Supporting the optimisation of budgets and spending on the portfolio of Projects.
- Attending monthly site meetings on‑site.
- Data Collection of the relevant Contracts on the assigned portfolio.
- Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts.
Base Location
Maple Lodge – Hybrid
Working Pattern or hours
36 hours
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:
- Experience of commercially managing small projects both pre and post-contract.
- Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying of equivalent.
- Have a desire to work towards gaining Chartered Status.
- Be aware of water regulation (incl. OFWAT Price Review methodology).
- Be good at building and maintaining relationships.
- Have good communication skills.
- Hold a full UK Driving license and have your own transport.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary from £43,000 - £53,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Annual Leave – 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
- Performance‑related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
- 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.
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.
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.
Recruitment Process Support
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.
Crisis Support Opportunity
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.
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.
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