Employer's Agent – [Remote] (JPC-75)

Work for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader/Delivery Director.

Take projects from inception to completion, including Client liaison as Project Manager/ Project Deliverer.

• Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts.
• Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties.
• Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues and report to client accordingly.
• Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to clients.
• Prepare and issue Final Accounts/Final Statements.
• Prior to Practical Completion, attend to site to snag and de-snag units.
• Report monthly to the team leader on fee projections and anticipated income vs project programme.
• Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client.
• Carry out/organise pre-handover inspections; monitor defects; issue relevant appropriate certificates and notices.
• Prepare and issue Contract Documents.
• Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued.
• Advise clients on procurement routes and general contract advice.
• Draft monthly project fees to clients
• Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
• Negotiate specification uplifts, review of contract documents and drawings.
• Assess contractor payment application, issue of payment notices/financial statements and advise clients on cashflow forecasts.
• Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices.
• Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications etc.
• Use all your skill and experience to identify risk areas and advise the client accordingly.
• Undertake all client funding and development control requirements.
• Understand the limit of your competency and when you will need to call on specialist advice and engage closely with them and wider project team as a team/project lead.
• Evaluation EOT notices and claims.
• Review of technical drawings, NDSS & GLA assessments and provide comments to clients and contractor/developers.
• Attend site to undertake regular site inspections, ensure quality & contract requirements are met.
• Chair and minute site meetings and ensure the immediate release to all relevant parties.

• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in Residential New Build and Refurb/Regen Projects
• Tendering (single & 2-stage).
• Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need.
• Understanding of JCT and Development Agreements
• Understanding of onsite processes in order to support the Construction Phase delivery.

£45,000 to £50,000 per annum

• 1 day off for Birthday
• Competitive Salary
• Bonus incentive
• Pension contributions
• 3-4 days off over Christmas
• Private medical insurance
• Professional Subscriptions
• Mixed use developments
• 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)