Your opportunity
What’s the Opportunity
We are seeking a driven and ambitious Senior Associate/ Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our Contract Administration team, following the successful award of a major life sciences construction project on Oxford Science Park with a leading Tier 1 Contractor.
This exciting opportunity involves working on two separate JCT construction contracts, with a focus on supporting the Lead Contract Administrator on the larger contract. The project encompasses the development of a state-of-the-art, 300,000 sq ft research and development facility, comprising cutting-edge laboratories, educational spaces, and meeting areas. With foundation works currently underway, this significant project is anticipated to span approximately three years. As part of our integrated service offering, Ridge is providing comprehensive Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, and Health & Safety expertise to ensure the successful delivery of this complex project. Daily CA tasks on this project include:
• Leading on driving the change process. Validating the change and coordinating with the respective package PM/QS within the contractual timescales. Once validated obtaining client approval and issuing the instruction.
• Administrating the contract. The JCT is heavily amended and it is important to ensure that all parties understand their obligations and responsibilities as outlined in the contract.
• Chairing meetings with contractors commercial team.
• Managing contract communications. Coordinating and facilitating communication between the contractor, client, architect, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Tracking progress and performance. Monitoring the contractor's progress, identifying potential delays or issues, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Resolving disputes and claims. Assisting in the resolution of disputes and claims between parties.
• Maintaining contract records: Keeping accurate and detailed records of all contract-related activities, including correspondence, meetings, inspections, and payments.
We offer a flexible and dynamic working arrangement, with the candidate expected to spend at least one day per week on site at Oxford Science Park, utilising our purpose-built office accommodation shared with the Contractor and Architect. The remaining time will be spent at our Winchester office, with the option to work remotely from home as part of our agile working environment.
We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual who is eager to drive their career forward by immersing themselves in this exciting project. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for dedicating approximately 80% of your time to this project, with the remaining 20% focused on supporting our existing cost management teams on a variety of private and public sector projects, including residential and education schemes. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in key client development initiatives, financial forecasting, and contributing to the growth of our business.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will become an integral part of our vibrant and progressive culture, which prioritises the continued development and growth of our employees. We are committed to supporting your career aspirations, while also fostering a positive work-life balance and valuing your overall wellbeing.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
• Ideally MRICS qualified although not essential
• High level of experience in Contract Administration
• Excellent all-round technical cost management knowledge
• Strong project management skills with a keen eye for detail and organisation
• Experience in the life sciences sector preferable but not essential
• Be able to manage your own workload
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly MS Excel
• An understanding of Smartsheets and A Site (Adoddle)
• Full driving licence
Personal Attributes
• Enthusiastic and ambitious
• Strong communication and client facing skills
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
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.
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.
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.