Overview
Our client is seeking an Assistant Employer’s Agent / Project Manager to incorporate assisting the Project Manager/Employer’s Agent in delivery of Projects for a variety of Clients.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, working on a variety of projects within the residential and mixed-use sector. If you have a good technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and experience in project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Duties
* Work within a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader/Delivery Director.
Experience & Qualifications
* Preferably a degree level qualification (other qualifications will be considered). Previous office work, preferably within a construction setting.
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
* Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
* Begin to understand the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients.
* Develop and understanding of the requirements of your role as EA/PM within the business with close collaboration with your manager/team leader.
* Begin to advise clients on matters arising on schemes.
* Taking minutes in meetings and understanding the context of discussion points.
* Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need.
Pre-Contract Procedures & Administration
* Pre-Contract Procedures and Admin.
* Assist with discussions with Contractors, Developers, Clients and Stakeholders.
* Take Pre-Contract minutes.
* Develop and understand the brief along with your Team Leader to assist scheme delivery.
* Preparation of Notices, Certificates and Payments.
* Carry out key reviews to identify scheme compliance vs key criteria.
* Assist with NDSS assessments.
* Assist with drawing reviews.
* Cost Benchmarking understanding.
* Assist with the tender processes and procurement of key consultants.
Post-Contract Procedure
* Take progress meeting minutes.
* Post-Contract Procedures and Admin.
* Continue with the above actions in to Contract.
* Carry out interim site inspections.
* Carry out snagging and de-snagging inspections.
* Carry out handover inspections ensuring successful Client delivery.
* Developing Client relationships with Project Managers.
* Follow the Client QMS to ensure standardised delivery.
* Carry out End of Defects inspections.
* Assist with the issue and agreement of Final Accounts/Statements.
Clients:
* Developers
* Housing Associations
* Local Authorities
* Registered Providers
All based in South/SE London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire
Rewards and Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Discretionary bonus incentive
* Pension contributions
* Private medical insurance
* 28 days holiday (incl Bank Holidays)
* 3-4 days during Xmas period
* 1 day off for birthday
* Professional Subscriptions
Salary
£35,000 - £45,000 per annum