Senior / Associate Employers Agent

Bennett & Game are delighted to be working with a specialist residential consultancy based in the Cheltenham area who are seeking an Employer's Agent to join their expanding residential delivery team.

The consultancy specialises in the delivery of affordable housing, build to rent and market sale developments across the UK, supporting clients through procurement, project delivery, commercial advice and CDM services. Projects typically consist of residential developments of up to approximately 350 homes and often incorporate innovative approaches including Zero Carbon initiatives, Zero Energy Bills, Passivhaus principles and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

This is an excellent opportunity for an Employer's Agent, Building Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing consultancy environment. The successful candidate will work across the full project lifecycle, coordinating project teams, managing procurement and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.

The role offers strong long term progression prospects and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a highly regarded residential delivery team.

Employer's Agent Salary & Benefits

Salary: 60,000 to 70,000 DOE
Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
Private healthcare
Pension scheme
Company mobile phone and laptop
Payment of professional membership fees and CPD support
Company social events
Excellent career progression within a growing consultancy
Office based in the Cheltenham area with project travel

Employer's Agent Job Overview

Acting as Employer's Agent / Project Manager on residential developments
Managing projects from inception through to completion
Coordinating project teams including consultants, contractors and stakeholders
Preparing and administering tender and contract documentation
Overseeing projects delivered under JCT Design & Build contracts and development agreements
Monitoring programme, cost control and project performance
Supporting procurement strategies and contractor selection
Identifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Managing communication between developers, funders, contractors and consultants
Supporting financial viability modelling and development planning
Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standards
Supporting senior members of the team with wider business growth and project delivery

Employer's Agent Job Requirements

Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
Minimum 2+ years experience within an Employer's Agent or consultancy environment
Experience delivering residential developments, ideally affordable housing or build to rent
Working towards RICS or similar professional qualification (MRICS or MCIOB advantageous)
Good understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts and procurement routes
Strong communication and client facing skills
Ability to manage project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders
Full UK driving licence

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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