In brief
This talent event showcases commercial and procurement roles supporting large-scale infrastructure upgrades across the water network. Attendees meet the team to discuss future career paths in quantity surveying, category management, sourcing, and contract management.
Best for
Commercial and procurement professionals at all career stages
Worth knowing
This is a recruitment event held on 16th November 2026 in Reading requiring prior registration.
What you need
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Your day-to-day
Provide commercial project assurance
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Develop category management strategies
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Lead procurement sourcing processes
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Manage contracts and suppliers
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What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Thames Water Commercial & Procurement Talent Event Date: Monday 16th November 2026 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Location: Reading, Berkshire Be part of something bigger. Thames Water are carrying out the biggest ever upgrade to our network in 150 years, and we’re on the lookout for brilliant minds ready to shape the future of water. Join us at our upcoming Talent Event, where we will focus on key roles within our Commercial & Procurement divisions, offering rewarding opportunities to develop your careers working with talented and passionate people who all 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 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
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