Assistant Cost Manager

Ridge & Partners LLP; Middleton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cost management firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join its supportive team. This role will involve assisting with the delivery of projects worth millions, building relationships with stakeholders, and preparing cost estimates. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be working towards MRICS status, with strong communication skills and experience in Microsoft Office and relevant QS software. Join a dynamic environment that values ambition and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree from an RICS accredited course required.
• Experience with relevant QS Software applications is desirable.
• Experience in report writing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day delivery of projects.
• Build relationships with clients and contractors.
• Assist with preparation of cost estimates.
• Assist in preparation and agreement of final accounts.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Ambition and willingness to learn

Education

Relevant degree in quantity surveying or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

CostX

Bluebeam

Job description

What's the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor wishing to progress their career in a supportive environment to join our cost management team. You will become part of our dynamic and collaborative team working together to achieve team success in the Leeds office and across our business nationwide. You will work closely with senior members team supporting the delivery of a variety of projects, sectors, clients and significant projects with the value ranging from £1m to in excess of £20m.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Assisting with the day-to‑day delivery of projects
• Building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates
• Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals
• Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation and reporting of tenders
• Attending and being actively involved in client and contractor meetings
• Advise upon contract terms and the preparation of building contract documentation
• Agreement of monthly valuations
• Preparation of monthly cost reports
• Valuing and agreeing post contract variations
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Develop skills that will enable you to provide single point of contact taking responsibility for all aspects of a project

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

• Relevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course
• Working towards MRICS status, or a desire to commence
• Experience using Microsoft Office software
• Experience of relevant QS Software applications, CostX, Bluebeam etc…is desirable
• Good communication skills
• Experience in report writing
• We are looking for a team worker, who is outgoing, proactive, and personable. You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating commercial awareness and exhibiting the ability to complete projects to agreed timelines.