As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will primarily be responsible for all the commercial and operational aspects of a portfolio of suppliers. You will join one of our established and expanding Commercial Teams and throughout your career at Thames Water, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in value from £25k to £200M.
You will be commercially ensuring Thames Water meets all its contractual, legal and commercial obligations whilst engaging and advising professional service colleagues such as Senior Management Accountants and Operations Managers.
What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Taking the Commercial lead on a portfolio of suppliers working off a SoR-based contract.
Advising project stakeholders of commercial-related issues.
Assisting senior staff in monthly commercial meetings.
Calculating and reporting monthly VOWD position to the business finance partner.
Assisting with the dispute resolution process.
assisting with contractual claims.
Managing assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments. (AFP)
Processing subcontract payments on SAP & Salesforce.
Base Location – This is a Hybrid role based within the Thames Water area. Base location will depend on your location and the closest Thames Water site.
What you should bring to the role
Qualification within Quantity Surveying studies.
Experience in Quantity Surveying within a commercial setting.
Experience in Commercial Administration or QS within the construction sector is desirable.
Previous experience of dealing with suppliers and contractors as a customer.
Proficient in MS Office.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Keen attention to detail.
Good numeracy.
Excellent written skills.
A driving licence is desirable but not essential.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum.
24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays).
Travel will be required 1-2 times per week (dependent on business requirements) within the Thames Water estate to conduct site audits, attend contractor meetings and general site engagement
Hybrid position based out of a convenient depot about your home address.
Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
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. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
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