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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