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170,000+ live jobsSenior Associate - Cost Management
Hybrid in Cambridge·Full-time·Added 2 months ago (last checked 2 Nov)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Cambridge
- Contract
- Permanent, full-time hours
- Experience
- Senior level
- Closing date
- Apply by Thursday 31 December




Skills
Nice to have
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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A clear pathway toward Associate Partner level and beyond
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Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
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A modern, well-connected Cambridge office
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Competitive salary and benefits package
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Flexible and hybrid working
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Ongoing professional development and APC support
The role
This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Cambridge office as a Senior Associate within our Cost Management (Quantity Surveying) team.
We are looking for a hands-on, delivery-focused individual who enjoys taking ownership of projects while supporting the development of this key service. You will play an important role within the team, combining strong technical delivery with increasing client responsibility.
Our Cambridge office is based in a modern space close to the train station, offering excellent connectivity and a high-quality working environment. The region continues to see strong investment across education, life sciences, infrastructure, defence, residential and energy, creating a varied and exciting pipeline of work.
This is a role for someone who wants to take the next step in their career — developing leadership skills, building client relationships and positioning themselves for future progression.
What you'll do
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Delivering Cost Management / Quantity Surveying services across a range of projects
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Taking ownership of project delivery from early stage through to completion
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Supporting pre- and post-contract activities including cost planning, procurement and reporting
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Administering contracts (including NEC and JCT) and managing commercial processes
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Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
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Supporting and mentoring junior team members
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Contributing to the overall performance and growth of the Cambridge team
What you need to do to be effective in this role
You will be a reliable, proactive individual who enjoys delivering high-quality work and taking ownership of your projects. You are developing confidence in client interactions and are keen to play a broader role within the team.
You bring a positive, “can-do” mindset, with the ambition to grow and take on more responsibility over time.
The skills and experience you’ll bring
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Experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying within a consultancy
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Strong technical capability across pre- and post-contract delivery
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Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts
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Ability to manage projects with increasing independence
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Exposure to mentoring or supporting junior team members
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Degree qualified in a relevant discipline
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MRICS (or working towards)
About Ridge & Partners
- Industry
- Built environment consultancy
In their own words
About the company & team
We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Our 1,400+ 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.
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