WHAT’S THE OPPORTUNITY

If you have experience of Construction Project Management and are ready for a new challenge, this role will offer you the opportunity to develop your management skills and help further grow our business whilst working in a supportive team within our Cardiff office.
Ridge has an established and growing presence in South Wales, where we have proudly contributed to projects valued up to £200 million. Our portfolio includes Tall Buildings, Student Accommodation, Colleges, Schools, Universities and the Blue Light sectors.
This role offers the chance to manage and contribute to high-profile projects across South Wales, while also working alongside experienced professionals on nationally significant schemes.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THIS ROLE

• Autonomy for project delivery of all project stages.
• Developing and managing client relationships and identifying opportunities for growth
• Manage both internal and external consultant teams, maintaining open communication and a collaborative approach to project delivery
• Identifying strategies and solutions that deliver successful outcomes for our projects and clients
• Identifying opportunities to innovate our services, through technology or processes
• Raising Ridge’s profile and brand within the construction industry and region through service excellence and networking
• Demonstrating leadership qualities to our colleagues, clients and delivery partners
• Advise on and implement the selection and appointment of all necessary consultants and specialists
• Day-to-day responsibility for projects
• Provide single point of contact taking responsibility for all aspects of the project and liaise with the client
• Assist with leading and managing the project management team.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED TO HAVE FOR THIS ROLE

• Ideally chartered within RICS, APM or CIOB
• Strong understanding of project delivery processes from RIBA 0-6
• Significant consultancy construction project management experience
• The ability to lead projects and teams, and to develop long-lasting client relationships, with autonomy
• The ability to set up and drive new projects from inception, including the early stages of site de-risking, to completion and close out
• Exceptional communication and reporting, incorporating the use of MS Office, MS Project and/or alternative scheduling software.
  Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
  Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.
  Ridge and Partners LLP