Associate, Cost Management

Ridge and Partners LLP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in project management in Leeds is seeking an experienced professional to manage projects and develop client relationships. This role offers the opportunity to lead diverse projects, mentor colleagues, and contribute to business growth. The ideal candidate will have a RICS-accredited degree and Chartered status, along with strong communication and commercial awareness. Proficiency in MS Office and experience with Cost X are preferred. Join us to advance your career and help us achieve our goals.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multiple projects and managing client relationships.
• Relevant project experience, high rise multi-room experience is preferable.
• Background in commercially focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Mentor cost management colleagues to develop their skills.
• Collaborate with leadership teams.
• Manage clients and pursue new business opportunities.
• Advise on contracts and construction conditions.
• Oversee project costs during construction and negotiate final accounts.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Cost management

Business development

Education

RICS-accredited degree or equivalent

MRICS Chartered status

Tools

MS Office

Cost X

Job description

What’s The Opportunity

If you are seeking a role that will enable you to develop relationships with potential clients, secure projects and lead them to completion, this varied role will give you the opportunity to utilise your experience, develop your portfolio and help us to grow our business. This role offers your own career advancement in conjunction with developing the team to fulfil their career aspirations.

Our team works on projects worth up to £1Bn with clients including leading life sciences, large corporations, housing associations, contractors and developers.

What you need to do to be effective in this role

• Mentor QS cost management colleagues to develop their skills.
• Collaborate with Leeds and Ridge leadership teams.
• Manage clients and pursue new business opportunities.
• Participate in business development forums and sector groups.
• Coordinate cost management across all offices.
• Work independently on assigned tasks.
• Advise on contracts and construction conditions.
• Guide design teams on cost-effective methods and materials to stay within budget.
• Prepare tender documents.
• Oversee project costs during construction and negotiate final accounts.
• Lead client meetings and ensure successful project delivery.
• Expand business through new and repeat projects.
• Manage projects from inception to completion and use.

Skills and experience you need to have for this role

• Experience leading multiple projects and managing client relationships, including business development.
• Excellent communication and commercial awareness.
• Relevant project experience, high rise multi-room experience is preferable.
• RICS-accredited degree or equivalent.
• MRICS Chartered status.
• Background in commercially focused roles.
• Enthusiastic and ambitious.
• Proficient with MS Office (especially Excel) and industry-standard software.
• Cost X experience preferred.