Our client, a major UK consultancy supporting a range of Water company clients, is seeking experienced Quantity Surveyors or Senior Quantity Surveyors to support long‑term programmes of work on the Thames Water framework.
These roles offer excellent career progression, exposure to high‑value infrastructure projects, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative commercial team. Permanent and freelance applications will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive commercial support across live projects within the Thames Water capital delivery programme.
Manage and administer contracts under NEC3 or NEC4, including ECC Options A, C and E.
Lead cost control, forecasting, and budget management activities across multiple work packages.
Prepare and review valuations, applications for payment, cost reports, and change/compensation event submissions.
Support procurement activities, including subcontractor tendering, negotiation and appointment.
Maintain robust commercial records to support audit and assurance requirements.
Prepare and agree final accounts, ensuring best commercial outcomes for the client.
Provide commercial insight and advice to project managers and senior stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with all internal procedures, governance and reporting frameworks.Skills/experience/qualifications
Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS within utilities, water, infrastructure, or civil engineering - experience working in other heavily regulated sectors will also be considered
Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contract suites (or IChemE)
Experience working within large frameworks or major programmes is highly desirable.
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Excellent commercial acumen and understanding of cost management principles.
Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant water infrastructure frameworks.
Competitive salary £45k-£75k depending on experience.
Both permanent and freelance/contract applicants welcomed.
Flexible base locations with Reading, Rickmansworth, Hampton or Beckton offices.
Hybrid working - 2/3 days in client offices