Managing Quantity Surveyor

Our tier one Water contractor client is seeking several Managing Quantity Surveyors to support on Thames Water framework clean and wastewater infrastructure projects across London on a permanent basis with hybrid working considered.

Projects will include but not be limited to working on: water main replacements, truck mains, pumping stations, sewer rehab, wastewater network improvements, pipeline renewals and other capital works.

London office locations include: Esher, Rickmansworth and Sidcup

Responsibilities

• Lead valuations, contract administration and change management across a portfolio of projects.
• You''ll be responsible for maximising value through applications for payment, variations and change events, ensuring submissions are accurate, timely and fully supported.
• Working closely with operational teams, you''ll provide commercial guidance, manage disputes and support robust cashflow, certification and payment processes.
• Driving commercial performance through effective cost and value management.
• You''ll oversee commercial reporting, CVRs, WIP, accruals and forecasting, ensuring alignment between project costs, contract value and margin performance.
• You''ll also manage subcontract administration, build strong supply chain relationships and identify opportunities to maximise commercial recovery across your projects.
• As a senior member of the team, you''ll promote best practice, support monthly reporting and provide leadership and development to commercial colleagues.
• You''ll maintain accurate records, contractual notices and risk registers, ensuring compliance and strong governance while providing valuable insight into project risks, opportunities and overall performance.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes, cost management and contract administration.
• Working knowledge of NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts.
• Strong numerical, analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
• Experience supporting subcontract management and supply chain activities.
• Ability to identify, manage and escalate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence to challenge when required
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Desirable: previous experience working with Thames Water / water utility companies

Benefits

• Basic salary circa -75-85k
• Contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• Rewards portal, access to 1000''s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Recommend a friend - get rewarded for introducing people
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• Salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care - family cover
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme