We are on the lookout for a Quantity Surveyor to join our London Cost Management team to work in a multi-disciplinary consultancy office. This role will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and progress within Ridge. 

You will work on diverse and prestigious projects varying from large education and commercial schemes with contract values up to £100 million, to smaller schemes, and sectors including local authority and residential housing.

Role and responsibilities

• Working closely within the Cost management team
• Evaluate costs and advise on alternative proposals
• Provide advice on contract arrangements and conditions under which building will be constructed
• Advise architects and engineers on the cost implications of different construction methods, alternative choices of materials and size and quality of the project to ensure that each element is reconciled with the cost plan allowance and the overall project remains within budget
• Prepare tendering documents
• Manage the costs of projects during the construction stage and negotiate final accounts
• Lead from the front as regards to client facing meetings, dealing with multi-disciplined teams
  and project delivery

To apply for this role you must evidence:

• Able to demonstrate relevant project experience
• Able to demonstrate experience of using JCT Contracts
• A relevant degree qualification (RICS accredited or equivalent)
• Ideally be MRICS Chartered
• Proven experience of working in a commercially focused role
• Be enthusiastic and ambitious