Associate, Cost Management

Ridge & Partners LLP; Salford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK seeks a professional to manage client relationships and project delivery. This role includes mentoring colleagues, developing business, and overseeing projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and MRICS accreditation, with a strong background in commercial awareness and effective communication. Familiarity with CostX or similar software is preferred, along with the ability to lead projects within varied sectors including leisure and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and manage client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience in business development and securing repeat business.
• Strong communication skills necessary for client and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Mentor QS colleagues and help grow their project management skills.
• Manage projects from inception to completion, including budgets.
• Advise clients on cost implications and prepare tender documents.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Cost management

Team mentoring

MS Office proficiency

Education

RICS accredited degree

MRICS Chartered

Tools

CostX

Job description

What’s the Opportunity

If you are seeking a role that will enable you to develop relationships with potential clients, secure projects and lead them to completion, this varied role will give you the opportunity to utilise your experience, develop your portfolio and help us to grow our business. This role offers your own career advancement in conjunction with developing the team to fulfil their career aspirations.

You will be working for an award winning multi-disciplinary consultancy with experience of working on projects worth up to £1Bn with clients including leading defence sector businesses, large corporations, developers, schools / universities, contractors and infrastructure.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Mentor QS colleagues in the cost management team, help grow and develop their CM talents
• Working closely with the Manchester and wider Ridge leadership teams
• Be part of business development forums such as Sector Groups
• Link into the cost management discipline across all offices
• Manage clients and develop further opportunities
• Grow the business on the back of new and repeat clients’ projects
• Lead from the front as regards to client facing meetings, dealing with design teams

Project Delivery

• Manage projects from inception to completion including :
• Managing project budgets whilst maintaining value and meeting the client brief
• Advise clients and design teams on the cost implications of different building metrics, construction methods, and alternative materials and products
• Provide advice on procurement and contractual arrangements
• Prepare and tender documents and manage tender procedures through to contract award
• Manage the costs of projects during the construction stage and negotiate final accounts

Skills and experience you need to have for this role

• The ability to lead a series of projects and client relationships
• Ability to deliver repeat business and demonstrate experience of business development
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrable experience working within one or more of the following sectors : leisure, sport, residential, regeneration and hospitality
• Able to demonstrate experience of using the JCT suite of contracts
• Excellent commercial awareness and proven experience of working in a commercially focused role
• Be enthusiastic and ambitious
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly MS Excel and CostX or other industry standard measurement software

Qualifications

• A relevant degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• MRICS Chartered