Thames Water Quantity Surveying & Procurement Careers Event

Thames Water Quantity Surveying & Procurement Careers Event.
Date: Monday 16th November 2026
Time: 17:00 – 19:00
Location: Reading, Berkshire
Be part of something bigger.

Thames Water is carrying out the biggest upgrade to our network in 150 years, and we’re looking for talented people to help shape the future of water.
Join us at our upcoming Talent Event, where we’ll be recruiting for a range of opportunities across Quantity Surveying and Procurement. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of industry experience, this is an opportunity to join talented and passionate teams delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet our teams, learn more about our Quantity Surveying and Procurement roles, explore career opportunities and discover the part you could play in delivering our investment programme over the next five years.

We have a broad variety of roles that we are currently recruiting for, across a range of levels, and we are keen to meet people at all stages of their career, from entry-level graduates with relevant qualifications to senior, experienced professionals.

We are showcasing opportunities in the following areas:

• Quantity Surveyors - Construction and commercial professionals who provide independent commercial assurance across project costs and contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective cost control, contractual compliance, efficient delivery, and value for money

• Category Management – Utilising market experience in your category, developing the strategy and delivering initiatives which ensure that Thames Water is market-leading in their commercial arrangements

• Sourcing – Pulling together procurement strategies that incorporate business requirements, market insight and technical aspects of projects to identify the best route to market, and leading sourcing processes through to supplier selection

• Contract & Supplier Management– Managing contracts, supplier risk and building great supplier relationships while ensuring reliable delivery and quality

Why Thames Water?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider, supporting over 16 million people every single day. We’re on a mission to create a cleaner, greener, more resilient future for our customers, our communities, and our planet. That means big challenges, bold thinking, and talented people who want to make a real impact.

Working here means joining a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking team where no two days are the same. You’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working, and benefits that genuinely support your wellbeing. 

Register your interest today - spaces are limited, so please register your interest and the resourcing team will be in contact to confirm your space. Food and refreshments will be provided.