Job Description

What's the Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our cost management team. You will become part of our dynamic and collaborative team working together to achieve team success and be encouraged and supported to progress your career within the Reading office, cost management discipline.


As a discipline we deliver significant projects ranging from 1m to over 600m across a wide variety of sectors, namely defence, Education, Residential, specifically PBSA's, however this opportunity will see immediate involvement with a long-standing defence Client working on a number of projects ranging in value from 50m - 1Bn.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for providing advice on costs involved in building projects - site preparation, construction, labour, material and plant costs, fitting out costs, professional charges, taxes and likely running costs of new buildings.


The role will require you to be the key point of contact with our prestigious clients, therefore a high level of communication skills and commercial awareness are essential for being successful in this role.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

Lead on all aspects of cost management from inception to completion Manage large scale and/or multiple projects with key clients Help manage and develop a strong cost management team Support senior team with business planning and contribute to winning repeat business and new opportunities Support and manage junior team members to deliver our cost management service efficiently and effectively, whilst supporting their ongoing development Supporting Clients and other stakeholders in their decision making; Working with digital tools for quantitative outtake and cost estimating; Produce, high level feasibility studies, cost estimates, cost plans throughout all stages of the design Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals to maintain project budgets Prepare and issue tender documents Manage the tender process, review and analyse tender returns and prepare recommendations to the client as well as advice on procurement routes Advise on building contract terms Attend meetings, prepare financial reports and monitor on the status of projects Provide robust post contract cost control measures, establishing the effect of variations and evaluating and negotiating final account settlements Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and consultants Maintain the highest standards of professional competence

The skills and experience you need to have for this role

Relevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course. MRICS preferred but not essential; Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor with extensive experience you can evidence NEC contract experience highly desirable Experience of technically complex projects Understanding of digitisation, AI, BIM, Proficient using CostX Articulate, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills. Sound knowledge of JCT & NEC Suite of Contracts; Critical thinking; be able to analyse project costs, contracts, and risks objectively to make informed decisions. Keep up with changes in construction laws, new software, and cost estimation techniques Adaptability; able to adjust to changes in project scope, economic conditions, or new client requirements; Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility; Ability to lead a team work to tight deadlines, staying organised, and managing workload efficiently Articulate, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships

We are looking for:

An energetic and diligent individual who prides themselves on delivering service excellence and adding value. A team player with an engaging personality and a commitment to bringing your best each day.


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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