Senior Associate - Cost Management

Ridge and Partners LLP; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

APC support

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Associate to lead Cost Management and Quantity Surveying activities on a range of projects. The role focuses on delivering high-quality cost management services, taking ownership of delivery from early stages to completion, and building strong client relationships.

The successful candidate will contribute to pre- and post-contract activities, including cost planning, procurement and reporting, while mentoring junior team members and

Qualifications

• Experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying within a consultancy.
• Strong technical capability across pre- and post-contract delivery.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Ability to manage projects with increasing independence.
• Exposure to mentoring or supporting junior team members.
• MRICS (or working towards).
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Cost Management / Quantity Surveying services across a range of projects.
• Taking ownership of project delivery from early stage through to completion.
• Supporting pre- and post-contract activities including cost planning, procurement and reporting.
• Administering contracts (including NEC and JCT) and managing commercial processes.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Contributing to the overall performance and growth of the Cambridge team.

Skills

Cost Management / QS

Pre/post-contract delivery

NEC/JCT contracts

Mentoring juniors

Degree in relevant discipline

MRICS (or working towards)

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Cambridge office as a Senior Associate within our Cost Management (Quantity Surveying) team.

We are looking for a hands-on, delivery-focused individual who enjoys taking ownership of projects while supporting the development of this key service. You will play an important role within the team, combining strong technical delivery with increasing client responsibility.

Our Cambridge office is based in a modern space close to the train station, offering excellent connectivity and a high-quality working environment. The region continues to see strong investment across education, life sciences, infrastructure, defence, residential and energy, creating a varied and exciting pipeline of work.

This is a role for someone who wants to take the next step in their career — developing leadership skills, building client relationships and positioning themselves for future progression.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Delivering Cost Management / Quantity Surveying services across a range of projects
• Taking ownership of project delivery from early stage through to completion
• Supporting pre- and post-contract activities including cost planning, procurement and reporting
• Administering contracts (including NEC and JCT) and managing commercial processes
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members
• Contributing to the overall performance and growth of the Cambridge team

What you need to do to be effective in this role

You will be a reliable, proactive individual who enjoys delivering high-quality work and taking ownership of your projects. You are developing confidence in client interactions and are keen to play a broader role within the team.

You bring a positive, “can-do” mindset, with the ambition to grow and take on more responsibility over time.

The Skills And Experience You’ll Bring

• Experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying within a consultancy
• Strong technical capability across pre- and post-contract delivery
• Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts
• Ability to manage projects with increasing independence
• Exposure to mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline
• MRICS (or working towards)

What’s in it for you?

• A clear pathway toward Associate Partner level and beyond
• Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• A modern, well-connected Cambridge office
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Ongoing professional development and APC support