Senior Associate - Cost Management

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

APC support

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RIDGE SURVEYORS LIMITED in Cambridge seeks a Senior Associate to lead Cost Management/Quantity Surveying delivery. You will own projects from inception to completion, supporting pre- and post-contract activities and mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes strong client relations, commercial acumen, and progression toward Associate Partner. Flexible, hybrid working is offered within a well-connected Cambridge office.

Qualifications

• Experience in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying within a consultancy
• Strong delivery of pre- and post-contract activities
• Experience with NEC and JCT contracts
• Ability to manage projects with increasing independence
• Mentoring or supporting junior team members

Responsibilities

• Deliver Cost Management/Quantity Surveying services across diverse projects
• Take ownership of project delivery from early stage to handover
• Support cost planning, procurement and reporting throughout the contract
• Administer contracts (NEC/JCT) and manage commercial processes
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Contribute to Cambridge team performance and growth
• Mentor junior team members and support APC progression

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Client relationship

Leadership

Mentoring

Contract administration

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

MRICS (or working towards)

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