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ob Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor / Junior Cost Engineer Location: London or Reading (Thames Water Region - hybrid with occasional site visits) Contract: 6 months (high likelihood of extension - project duration is 3 years) Experience: Up to 3 years Backgrounds: Open to construction, utilities, civil engineering, water, M&E, project controls, or other relevant cost/commercial backgrounds. Overview We are seeking a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor or Junior Cost Engineer to join the commercial team supporting Thames Water infrastructure and capital maintenance projects. This role is ideal for someone with early career experience in cost management or commercial administration who wants to grow within a major long-term water programme. You will support senior commercial staff with cost reporting, NEC contract administration, financial tracking, and change control across multiple projects within the Thames Water portfolio. Key Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports, forecasts, and valuations Support NEC contract administration, documentation, and compliance Track and help manage change control, compensation events, and variations Maintain and update cost databases, budgets, accruals, and cost tracking tools Support procurement activities including RFQs, bid analysis, and subcontract management Assist senior QS/Cost Engineers with payment applications, audits, and commercial governance Liaise with internal teams, engineers, site managers, and Thames Water stakeholders Contribute to risk reviews, commercial planning, and cost mitigation activities Attend occasional site visits to verify progress and support cost validation Maintain accurate commercial files, documentation, and reporting packs Skills & Experience Up to 3 years' experience in a QS, cost, commercial, or project controls role Experience in utilities, construction, civils, water, infrastructure, energy, M&E, or highways welcomed Understanding of cost management principles (budgets, forecasts, accruals) NEC contract awareness is beneficial but not essential Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills Good Excel capability (VLOOKUP, formulas, data management) Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills Organised, proactive, and keen to develop professionally Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Controls, or related discipline preferred What We Offer 6-month contract with a strong possibility of extension (programme is 3+ years) Hybrid working in London or Reading Structured development opportunities (RICS, ACostE, commercial career pathways) Exposure to major UK water infrastructure projects