Job Description

What's the Opportunity

We are hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Winchester cost management team. The role involves working on projects (1m-600m) across Defence, Health, and Residential sectors, with opportunities for local and national career growth. NEC4 contract experience is required.

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. Also provide support for their ongoing development Produce, high level feasibility studies, cost estimates and cost plans throughout all stage 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. Experience of technically complex projects. Articulate, capable of establishing and maintaining strong client relationships Commercially aware with excellent negotiation and organisational skills.

We are looking for an energetic and diligent individual who prides themselves on delivering service excellence and adding value. You will be 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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