Principal Quantity Surveyor - Reading, Berkshire

We are thrilled to offer a Principal Quantity Surveyor an extraordinary opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Quantity Surveyors essential to supporting the successful delivery of Major Projects and Programmes in AMP8 at Thames Water. You will oversee a contractor programme value of up to £200m per annum in AMP8, playing a vital role in helping us deliver life’s essential service to Customers.

What you’ll be doing as a Principal Quantity Surveyor:

• Providing Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
• Providing Contractual advice and guidance to the delivery teams.
• Ensure cost management against the budget, highlighting commercial challenges early, including managing and reporting on contingency/risk.
• Management and development of Team Members, including their progression towards chartership.
• Accountable for ensuring that the Team carry out the following:

• Challenging and agreeing on Project Tenders.
• Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract.
• Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time.
• Data Collection of Projects.
• Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts.

What you should bring to the role:

• Hold a degree or a master’s in quantity surveying or equivalent.
• Have a background in working in the civil engineering sector, such as transportation, nuclear, utilities or similar fields.
• Be competent in line managing a small team and developing them to success.
• Experience in both pre & post contract quantity surveying duties.
• Strong Communication and negotiation skills are crucial, as well as the ability to bring numerous stakeholders together to bring opportunities to fruition.
• Self-starter, resilient and tenacious under pressure.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £76,000 to £86,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Car Allowance.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Private Medical Health Care.
• 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.

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.

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.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world’s water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. 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.