Job description
EMPLOYER’S AGENT/PROJECT MANAGER – (JPC-55)
Location: Sevenoaks Office
Overview:
Take projects from inception to completion, including Client liaison as Project Manager / Project Deliverer.
Work for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader / Delivery Director.
Experience/ Qualifications:
* Minimum 2-3 years post-graduate experience Residential, New Build, Refurb, Regen and Remediation projects.
* Mixed-use developments.
* Understanding of JCT and Development Agreements.
* Technical background desired.
* Experienced in delivering fire remediation work.
* Experienced in managing land led new build residential schemes & engagement with multiple stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge, Understanding and Learning
* Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
* Understand the requirements of Housing Associations, Local Authorities and Developers and how they differ as Clients.
* 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.
* Advise clients on procurement routes and general contract advice.
* Understanding of on site processes in order to support the Construction Phase delivery.
* Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need.
* Report monthly to the team leader on fee projections and anticipated income vs project programme.
* Have worked in a BIM environment and have an understanding of working on a Collaborative Data Environment .
Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration
* Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues.
* Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties.
* Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client.
* Undertake all client funding and developments control requirements.
* Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, RDS etc.
* Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts.
* Maintain the scheme risk registers, action logs and programme.
* Technically appraise drawings as they are received to ensure compliance with ER requirements.
Post-Contract Procedures and Administration
* Chair and minute site meetings; immediate issue to all relevant parties.
* Regular site inspections; reporting of same.
* Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices.
* Assess contractor payment applications & advise client on cashflow forecast.
* Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to clients.
* Carry out/organise pre-handover inspections, including recording gas, electric, water meter readings etc.
* Carry out/organise End of Defects inspections; monitor defects; issue relevant/ appropriate certificates/notices.
* Prepare Final Accounts (claims where applicable) & issue final statements.
* Use your skill and experience to identify risk areas and advise the client accordingly.
* Carry out site inspections, snagging and de-snagging ahead of an organised handover procedure for your client.
Clients:
* Housing Associations
* Local Authorities
* Developers
* RSLs
* All based in but not limited to South/SE London, Kent, 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
Salary:
£50,000 to £65,000 per annum
Extra information
Status
Open
Education Level
Secondary School
Location
Sevenoaks
Type of Contract
Casual / Part Time Jobs
Published at
01-09-2025
Full UK/EU driving license preferred
No
Car Preferred
No
Must be eligible to work in the EU
No
Cover Letter Required
No
Languages
English