Job Description
Position: Quantity Surveyor (O4) / Senior Quantity Surveyor (O3)
Sector: Water / Infrastructure / Utilities
Framework: Thames Water
Locations: London Infrastructure & Thames Valley (Reading)
Contract Type: Contract
Day Rates (Inclusive of Agency Fees):
Senior QS (O3 – 6+ years’ experience): Circa £560 per day
QS (O4 – 3+ years’ experience): Circa £380 per day
Role Overview
We are seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors to join established delivery teams operating across the Thames Water framework.
These roles will support major water and utilities infrastructure projects and require strong commercial management capability within NEC contract environments.
Key Responsibilities
Full commercial management of water/infrastructure projects
Administration of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
Management of Early Warnings and Compensation Events
Cost forecasting, reporting and CVR production
Subcontract procurement and management
Change control and variation management
Risk identification and commercial mitigation
Stakeholder liaison with client, operations and supply chain
Support to final account negotiation and close out
Essential Experience
Demonstrable experience within water, infrastructure or utilities sectors
Experience working on AMP frameworks (highly desirable)
Strong NEC contract knowledge and practical application
Experience managing subcontract packages
Proven ability to deliver accurate cost reporting and forecasting
Strong commercial acumen and communication skills
Senior QS (O3) Requirements
Minimum 6+ years’ relevant commercial experience
Proven ability to manage projects or large work packages independently
Strong stakeholder and client-facing experience
QS (O4) Requirements
Minimum 3+ years’ relevant commercial experience
Experience supporting infrastructure or utilities projects
Solid understanding of NEC processes and commercial controls