Employers Agent/Project Manager

Overview

As an Employers Agent/Project Manager at a growing construction consultancy, you will oversee developments from inception to completion for residential, public sector and regeneration projects. You’ll work in a small team with direct reporting to the Delivery Director, liaising with RSLs, Local Authorities and other clients to deliver development-focused services. Expect exposure to pre- and post-contract activities, stakeholder coordination and ensuring timely, value-driven delivery. This role offers growth, client impact and involvement across multiple market sectors.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 28 Days holiday (+1 birthday, +3-4 Christmas days)
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Options
• Private Medical Insurance
• Bonus incentive & promotion opportunities
• Childcare Voucher Scheme

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, contractors and developers to drive project delivery
• Lead project management activities and coordinate other consultants on behalf of the client
• Manage pre-contract tasks: due diligence, sustainability considerations, Prepare Employer’s Requirements and Performance Specifications
• Draft and amend contracts (including Build Agreements and JCT contracts) and manage tendering processes
• Chair site and pre-contract meetings; issue minutes and follow up with relevant parties
• Monitor cashflow, issue invoices and manage client funding/development controls
• Oversee post-contract activities: site inspections, issue instructions/certificates/notices, assess payment applications and forecast cashflow
• Coordinate overall project delivery and ensure timely handover and final accounts
• Organise pre-handover and end-of-defects inspections, record readings, issue certificates/notices
• Prepare final accounts and statements; support claims where applicable
• Report regularly on project status and update fee projections

Key requirements

• Minimum 2 years PQE in residential/public sector/mixed-use/regeneration/land-led projects
• Experience liaising with clients, contractors and developers
• Ability to manage pre- and post-contract activities and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of contract documents, tendering, EU procurement analysis and invoicing processes
• Experience with JCT contracts and related construction administration

• Client liaison and stakeholder management
• Effective communication and meeting leadership
• Organisational and time-management skills
• JCT contracts
• Employer’s Requirements and Performance Specifications
• Build Agreements

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