This programme supports experienced STEM professionals returning after a career break or transferring their skills into a different sector, including one they have worked in previously. Standard recruitment processes can overlook the skills and experience these candidates offer.

Roles typically begin with a 12-week paid placement, with the aim of progressing into permanent employment with the host organisation. A permanent role is not guaranteed, but 96% of candidates who join our programmes go on to secure permanent employment with their host organisation.

Candidates receive free CV support and interview coaching. Those who secure a placement also receive coaching and mentoring to support their return or transition and help them thrive in the role.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship, as visa sponsorship is not available through these programmes. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives returners bring.

What you’ll be doing as a Project Quantity Surveyor

• Providing Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
• Challenge, negotiating and agreeing Project Tenders on assigned Portfolio.
• Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your given portfolio of Projects.
• Assessing the Quantum of Change and/or Extension of Time under the relevant Contracts on the assigned portfolio.
• Ensuring that appropriate processes are in place and monitored on your Projects to ensure that Contractual Compliance is maintained and advising stakeholders if any non-performance is identified and corrective actions implemented as necessary.
• Supporting the management and optimisation of budgets and spend on the portfolio of Projects
• Attending monthly site meetings on-site.
• Data Collecting the relevant Contracts on the assigned portfolio.
• Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts.
• Supporting the Senior, Principal or Managing Quantity Surveyor with the resolution of Claims as necessary.

Skillset and Experience:

• Have extensive experience in commercially managing a portfolio of projects, both pre and post-contract.
• Be confident in negotiation and have some dispute resolution skills.
• Understand water regulation (incl. OFWAT Price Review methodology)
• Be excellent at building and maintaining relationships.
• Have strong communication skills.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Hold a full UK Driving license and have your own transport.

Any required qualifications:

• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying of equivalent.
• Have a desire to work towards gaining Chartered Status.

Location(s):

Hybrid – Clearwater Court – RG1 8DB, Hybrid – Maple Lodge (STW) – WD3 9SQ
Working hours and pattern (Site/Hybrid/Remote): Full Time -Hybrid – 2 days in the office.