Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor – Cost Management Lead

Ridge and Partners LLP; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge and Partners LLP is seeking a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team in Reading. You will become part of a dynamic, collaborative team of ten and be supported to progress within the cost management discipline in our Reading office.

The role involves leading on a range of projects, including cost planning, pre-contract and post-contract services, and client relationship management.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree required.
• MRICS preferred but not essential.
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in consultancy.
• Articulate with strong client relationships.
• Commercially aware with negotiation and organisational skills.
• Sound knowledge of JCT Contracts.
• Working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on cost planning at various RIBA stages, including preliminary and detailed estimates.
• Provide pre-contract services: procurement strategy, tender documents, contract advice, contract sum negotiation.
• Provide post-contract services: contractual matters, valuing work, variations, cost reporting, final accounts.
• Work closely with the team and mentor graduates.
• Maintain client-facing relations and develop client contacts.

Skills

Client relationships

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Cost planning

Budgeting

Education

Relevant degree

MRICS preferred

Job description

Ridge and Partners LLP is seeking a Senior/Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team in Reading. You will become part of a dynamic, collaborative team of ten and be supported to progress within the cost management discipline in our Reading office.

The role involves leading on a range of projects, including cost planning, pre-contract and post-contract services, and client relationship management.