Associate, Cost Management

Description

• Manage the costs of projects during the construction stage and negotiate final accounts
• Provide advice on procurement and contractual arrangements
• Prepare and tender documents and manage tender procedures through to contract award
• Link into the cost management discipline across all offices
• Manage projects from inception to completion including:
• Be part of business development forums such as Sector Groups
• Working closely with the Manchester and wider Ridge leadership teams
• Manging project budgets whilst maintaining value and meeting the client brief
• Advise clients and design teams on the cost implications of different building metrics, construction methods, and alternative materials and products
• Mentor QS colleagues in the cost management team, help grow and develop their CM talents
• Grow the business on the back of new and repeat clients’ projects
• Lead from the front as regards to client facing meetings, dealing with design teams and project delivery
• Manage clients and develop further opportunities

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate experience of using the JCT suite of contracts
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrable experience working within one or more of the following sectors: leisure, sport, residential, regeneration and hospitality
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly MS Excel and CostX or other industry standard measurement software
• MRICS Chartered
• The ability to lead a series of projects and client relationships
• A relevant degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• Excellent commercial awareness and proven experience of working in a commercially focused role
• Ability to deliver repeat business and demonstrate experience of business development

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance