Location
Reading, Berkshire

Hours
17:00 – 19:00 on Monday 16th November 2026

Salary
Not specified

About the Role
Be part of something bigger. Thames Water is undertaking the biggest upgrade to our network in 150 years, and we’re looking for brilliant minds ready to shape the future of water. Join us at our upcoming Talent Event focused on key roles within our Commercial & Procurement divisions. This event offers rewarding opportunities to develop your career working alongside talented and passionate people who want to be part of our journey.
You’ll have the opportunity to hear from and meet our team, explore future roles that form part of our investment plan over the next 5 years, and discover how you could help deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes.
We are recruiting across a broad variety of roles and levels, from entry-level graduates with relevant qualifications to senior, experienced professionals.
Opportunities include:
- Quantity Surveyors: Construction and commercial professionals providing 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 to develop strategy and deliver initiatives that ensure Thames Water is market-leading in commercial arrangements.
- Sourcing: Developing procurement strategies incorporating business requirements, market insight, and technical project aspects to identify the best route to market and leading sourcing processes through to supplier selection.
- Contract & Supplier Management: Managing contracts, supplier risk, and building strong supplier relationships while ensuring reliable delivery and quality.
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider, supporting over 16 million people every day. We are on a mission to create a cleaner, greener, more resilient future for our customers, communities, and planet. 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.
Food and refreshments will be provided at the event.
Spaces are limited, so please register your interest to secure your place.

Experience
We welcome candidates at all stages of their careers, from entry-level graduates to senior professionals with relevant experience in commercial and procurement roles.

About you
You are motivated to contribute to one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure programmes. You have a passion for commercial and procurement disciplines and are eager to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to engage with teams and suppliers effectively.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications for commercial, procurement, or related disciplines are desirable but not mandatory. We are keen to meet individuals with the right attitude and potential to grow within Thames Water.