Job Description

What's the Opportunity

Due to the growth of the Leeds team, we are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready for a new challenge to join our small team. You must be able to work independently, be thorough and concise and a team player. This is a great opportunity for someone aspiring to progress their career.


Our team works in a variety of sectors, including:

Residential (new build and conversions)*
Industrial*
Commercial (office refurbishments)*
Education*
Local Authority*
Healthcare*

What you need to do to be effective in this role

The role will be varied and include day to day lead on a variety of projects specifically including:

Cost Planning (including use of Cost Ex) at various RIBA stages including producing preliminary and detailed cost estimates (from feasibility through to detailed design) and advising architects and engineers on the cost implications of different construction methods, alternative choices of materials, reconciling the Cost Plan to ensure the Project remains within budget and lifecycle costing Pre-Contract services, including: + Providing advice on procurement strategy, risk management, value engineering and the overall tendering process
+ Provide advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which building will be constructed
+ Prepare tender documents
+ Advising clients on tenders when received, including undertaking a full tender evaluation and advising on alternative proposals
+ Prepare contract documentation
Post Contract services, including: + Providing advice on contractual matters / procedures, valuing completed work and approving progress payments
+ Monitor changes in design and measure, value and negotiates variations
+ Budget management and cost reporting to the client
+ Negotiate final accounts
Working closely with the team and mentoring / working with graduates Developing existing client contacts and relationships Developing new client contacts and relationships

The skills and experience

RICS with a minimum of three years membership Have achieved a RICS accredited degree Be able to evidence pre and post contract QS experience through examples of projects you have worked on.

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.


Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That's why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.


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