Cost Management Associate — Lead Projects & Clients

Ridge and Partners LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge & Partners LLP in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic Cost Manager to lead cost management and contract administration across sectors. You will be client facing, mentor a team and manage high value schemes from pre-construction through handover.

The role requires Chartered status (RICS) with proven experience in cost management and employers' agent duties, strong contract interpretation, and excellent stakeholder management to deliver exceptional project governance.

Qualifications

• Professional accreditation/ chartership in RICS.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence delivering presentations and holding client meetings.
• Experience of utilizing Contract Management software.
• Proficient in building new client relationships through networking.

Responsibilities

• Lead sections of high value, complex schemes.
• Provide cost management and Employers Agent services.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams including designers and contractors.
• Experience across pre-construction, construction and handover stages.
• Interpreting contracts (JCT/NEC) and administering them.
• Develop client relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Presentation

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Chartered (RICS)

Tools

Contract Management software

Job description

Ridge & Partners LLP in Cardiff is seeking an enthusiastic Cost Manager to lead cost management and contract administration across sectors. You will be client facing, mentor a team and manage high value schemes from pre-construction through handover.

The role requires Chartered status (RICS) with proven experience in cost management and employers' agent duties, strong contract interpretation, and excellent stakeholder management to deliver exceptional project governance.