Overview
Join to apply for the Assistant Cost Manager role at Ridge and Partners LLP.
We have an opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor wishing to progress their career in a supportive environment to join our cost management team. You will become part of our dynamic and collaborative team working together to achieve team success in the Leeds office and across our business nationwide. You will work closely with senior members of the team, supporting the delivery of a variety of projects, sectors, clients and significant projects with the value ranging from £1m to in excess of £20m.
Responsibilities
* Assisting with the day-to-day delivery of projects
* Building relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
* Assist with the preparation of cost estimates
* Evaluate the cost of building designs and alternative proposals
* Assist with the preparation, issue, evaluation and reporting of tenders
* Attending and being actively involved in client and contractor meetings
* Advise upon contract terms and the preparation of building contract documentation
* Agreement of monthly valuations
* Preparation of monthly cost reports
* Valuing and agreeing post-contract variations
* Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts
* Develop skills that will enable you to provide single point of contact taking responsibility for all aspects of a project
Skills and experience
* Relevant degree in a quantity surveying, or similar, RICS accredited course
* Working towards MRICS status, or a desire to commence
* Experience using Microsoft Office software
* Experience of relevant QS software applications, CostX, Bluebeam etc. is desirable
* Good communication skills
* Experience in report writing
We are looking for a team worker who is outgoing, proactive, and personable. You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating commercial awareness and the ability to complete projects to agreed timelines.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance and Sales
Industries
* Construction
#J-18808-Ljbffr