We have an opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is ready to progress their career. This opportunity will give you time construction related experience you need to progress assessment of your professional competency journey with RICS.
The role
You will be part of our dynamic and collaborative team in our newly refurbished office, creating a vibrant, modern and professional environment and work closely with senior members team supporting the delivery of a variety of projects, sectors, clients and significant projects with the value ranging from £1m to £50m.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
- 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
- Attending construction sites to gain a better understanding of construction technology and assess contractor applications for payment
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel in particular
- Experience of relevant QS Software applications, CostX, Bluebeam etc…is desirable
- Good communication skills
- Experience in report writing
About us
We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.
Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.
Your benefits
The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life:
- A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.
- You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.
- Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.
- A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.
- Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.
- Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.
- A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.
- Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.
We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.
