Associate Director - Rural Surveying

Ridge and Partners LLP; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Cost Management professional based in Winchester. The role involves mentoring colleagues, managing client relationships, and overseeing projects worth up to £1Bn. Candidates should possess a RICS-accredited degree, excellent communication skills, and experience in commercially focused roles. Salary is competitive at £42,000 – £45,000 per annum, providing ample opportunities for career advancement and team development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple projects and managing client relationships.
• Background in commercially focused roles.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious with relevant project experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor QS cost management colleagues to develop their skills.
• Collaborate with leadership teams.
• Manage clients and pursue new business opportunities.
• Prepare tender documents and oversee project costs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Commercial awareness

MS Office proficiency

Cost X experience

Education

RICS-accredited degree or equivalent MRICS Chartered status

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Senior Cost Management Role

What's the OpportunityIf 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. Our team work on projects worth up to £1Bn with clients including leading life sciences, large corporations, housing associations, contractors and developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor QS cost management colleagues to develop their skills.
• Collaborate with Winchester and Ridge leadership teams.
• Manage clients and pursue new business opportunities.
• Participate in business development forums and sector groups.
• Coordinate cost management across all offices.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Advise on contracts and construction conditions.
• Guide design teams on cost‑effective methods and materials to stay within budget.
• Prepare tender documents.
• Oversee project costs during construction and negotiate final accounts.
• Lead client meetings and ensure successful project delivery.
• Expand business through new and repeat projects.
• Manage projects from inception to completion and utilise.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience leading multiple projects and managing client relationships, including business development.
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness.
• Relevant project experience.
• RICS‑accredited degree or equivalent MRICS Chartered status.
• Background in commercially focused roles.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious.
• Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel) and industry‑standard software.
• Cost X experience preferred.

Location: Winchester

Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 per annum

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