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We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who will work on a portfolio of projects under the supervision of a Senior Quantity Surveyor to ensure that value for money is achieved alongside contractual compliance. You could have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects ranging in contractor value from £25k to £200M during your career at Thames Water. What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor Supporting with the Commercial Assurance of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts. Challenge and agreement of small-value project Tenders. Ensuring that payments are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your given portfolio of Projects. Assessing Variations under the relevant Contracts on assigned portfolio. Attending site meetings on site. Data collecting the relevant Contracts on assigned portfolio. Auditing and agreeing on Project Accounts. Base Location: Reading – Hybrid Working Pattern or hours:  36 hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Practical Work Experience. Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent. Have the desire to work towards gaining Chartered Status. Some knowledge of water regulation. (incl. OFWAT Price Review methodology) Be good at building and maintaining relationships. Have good communication skills. Hold a full UK Driving license and have your own transport. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £30,000 to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)  Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. 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. Find out more about our  benefits and perks Who are we? 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. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our  purpose and values Working at Thames Water 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 of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.  Why choose us?  Learn more. 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 . 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 and meet colleagues. 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.

The Role   We are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead all pre-contract activities and ensure the successful transition of projects from client instruction through to contract execution. This is a pivotal role within TG Escapes, focused on securing viable, profitable projects while coordinating internal teams, consultants, and clients.  This role is office-based at our Coventry Head Office, therefore candidates must be within a commutable distance, although flexible/hybrid working may be available for the right individual.   Key Responsibilities   Pre-Construction Leadership   Act as the primary point of contact during the pre-construction phase for clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead internal pre-construction meetings, tracking actions, risks, and programme milestones. Ensure all activities align with company processes, timelines, and commercial objectives.   Project Feasibility & Early Engagement   Support the sales team in reviewing new enquiries for viability, constraints, and risks. Coordinate site assessments, surveys, and investigations. Work closely with planning consultants and design teams from project inception.   Design Coordination   Identify design deliverables and communicate requirements to the Technical Director. Manage information flow between clients and the design team. Support procurement, onboarding, and management of external designers. Ensure drawings and specifications are viable and meet client expectations.    Estimating & Commercial Support   Liaise with the commercial team on cost plans, estimates, and tender submissions. Review subcontractor, consultant, and supplier quotations. Challenge assumptions, value-engineer solutions, and mitigate commercial risk. Support preparation of tender bids, proposals, and client presentations.   Programme Development   Establish preliminary design and manufacturing programmes aligned with TG Escapes’ build solutions. Identify critical path items, procurement lead times, and efficiencies. Coordinate with production and logistics teams to align sequencing with factory capacity.  Risk Management & Compliance   Identify and manage design, planning, ecological, commercial, and construction risks. Ensure mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored. Maintain compliance with CDM regulations, sustainability standards, and timber-frame safety and quality guidance.  Client & Stakeholder Management   Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders. Lead client meetings, workshops, and presentations. Ensure a smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams.  Handover to Delivery   Produce comprehensive pre-construction handover documentation. Ensure design freeze, cost agreement, and scope clarity prior to contract award. Support delivery teams during project mobilisation as required.    Skills & Experience   Essential   Proven experience in pre-construction within modular (MMC) or off-site construction. Experience leading multidisciplinary design and technical teams. Strong commercial awareness and ability to interpret cost plans, BOQs, and tender documentation. Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.  Desirable   Experience within education and leisure sectors. Knowledge of sustainable construction methods. Understanding of planning processes and building control requirements. Experience with project management software (e.g. MS Project, Asta). Degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.    Personal Attributes   Proactive, organised, and detail-driven. Strong leadership and collaborative working style. Commercially aware with technical accuracy. Problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset. Passionate about sustainability and modern methods of construction.   What We Offer   Attractive, negotiable salary Minimum 37 hours per week with potential hybrid working 25 days holiday plus public holidays Office-based role at Coventry Head Office (Mon–Thurs 8:00–17:00 | Fri 8:00–14:30) Support with career progression and education Paid professional membership Cycle2Work scheme Charitable fundraising through our TG Challenge and CSR activities A supportive, innovative, and design-led working environment   Why Join TG Escapes?   Work on cutting-edge modular projects that positively impact communities and the environment Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking culture Strong commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly design Excellent professional development and growth opportunities Benefits including Hybrid Working, TG Challenge, The Great Escape Day, and 25 days’ holiday  

MOLA is an experienced and innovative archaeology practice. We have been providing independent, professional heritage advice and services for over 40 years across the UK and internationally on schemes both large and small. Our commercial services are designed to help our development, infrastructure and construction sector clients to meet their planning process requirements swiftly and expertly, with the certainty and value they need. We are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to join our busy Projects Team, to work on a wide range of exciting major excavation projects and contribute towards business development within MOLA.   You will be part of a dedicated, highly motivated, and collaborative field team that together deliver quality, client-focussed and project-led work. The team are responsible for managing archaeological projects throughout their lifecycle, leading on the successful tendering, planning, operation, delivery and completion of fieldwork. The MOLA ‘Projects’ division, in which this role plays a pivotal part, has a core commercial function and one of our key objectives is to assist our valued clients in meeting their planning requirements, embed our work within their projects and to promote social and public benefit. The Project Manager role has a business development element, and therefore, a commercially focussed outlook, confident and proactive team leadership skill, problem solving and adaptability in approach are essential to your success. A driving licence is also highly desirable as regular travel is expected as part of the role, both within and outside of London.      We are looking for project managers who are highly experienced in the delivery of archaeological projects at a management and consultancy level with experience in London or urban archaeology. Successful candidates will be expected to organise, manage and deliver tender bids, to procure new work and operate independently to deliver MOLAs strategic business, research and public benefit goals. In your role you will place Health and Safety at the fore and seek to contribute to continued improvement and best safe-working practices. You will manage a range of archaeological fieldwork and post-excavation projects simultaneously, whilst ensuring delivery within set timescales and budgets which you and the team have costed and commercially manage. MOLA would welcome applications from candidates who have experience of large/complex schemes and infrastructure projects. You will be a strong and innovative multi-tasker, able to integrate with other team specialisms such as Consultancy, Community Engagement and Built Heritage into project design and delivery models. You will be a confident negotiator, able to communicate across a wide range of stakeholder interests, with a sound working knowledge of National Planning Policy Frameworks and the planning process. Maintaining quality and high standards are essential and will be delivered through your skill with review, editing and production of technical and commercial reports. Your role will also require skill with managing people and as a Line Manager, you will seek to promote the wellbeing and professional development of your Line Management team.  For details on how to apply and further information please go to https://mola.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3933357?cid=2033 The closing date is Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:59. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK without restrictions.  Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencement. MOLA is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.