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Senior Associate - Cost Management

Location: Cambridge
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

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. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

  • Delivering Cost Management / Quantity Surveying services across a range of projects 

  • Taking ownership of project delivery from early stage through to completion 

  • Supporting pre- and post-contract activities including cost planning, procurement and reporting 

  • Administering contracts (including NEC and JCT) and managing commercial processes 

  • Building strong relationships with clients, consultants and contractors 

  • Supporting and mentoring junior team members 

  • 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: 

  • Experience in Cost Management / Quantity Surveying within a consultancy 

  • Strong technical capability across pre- and post-contract delivery 

  • Experience working with NEC and JCT contracts 

  • Ability to manage projects with increasing independence 

  • Exposure to mentoring or supporting junior team members 

  • Degree qualified in a relevant discipline 

  • MRICS (or working towards) 

What’s in it for you? 

  • A clear pathway toward Associate Partner level and beyond 

  • Opportunity to work on diverse, high-quality projects 

  • A supportive and collaborative team environment 

  • A modern, well-connected Cambridge office 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package 

  • Flexible and hybrid working 

  • Ongoing professional development and APC support 

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.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

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.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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