Role: Assistant Employer’s Agent – (JPC-105)
Location: Bristol
Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Salary: £25,000 - £35,000
Overview
The role will incorporate assisting the Project Manager/Employer’s Agent in delivery of Projects for a variety of Clients. The role will require office and site attendance.
Work for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader / Delivery Director. Working within the Bristol office and onsite, gaining skills, knowledge and experience of the Employer’s Agent role and contract administration.
Experience/Qualifications
* Degree level qualification working towards professional qualification.
* Previous work, preferably within a construction setting
* Valid UK driving licence required
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
* Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders
* Begin to understand the requirements of Developers, Contractors, Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients
* Develop an understanding of the requirements of your role as EA within the business in close collaboration with your team leader, develop communication skills
* Begin to advise clients on matters arising on schemes
* Taking minutes in meetings and understanding the context of discussion points
* Understand what the key outputs (deliverables) are within a project, to ensure the Client gets the information they need following the QMS
* Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need
* Work towards completing a relevant professional qualification (support will be provided)
* Have an interest in developing a career path within the built environment and develop the skills and knowledge consistent with the post of Employer’s Agent
Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration
* Pre-Contract Procedures, Admin, due diligence, surveys and inspections
* Assist with discussions with Contractors, Developers, Clients and Stakeholders
* Begin to understand the requirements of Developers, Contractors, Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as clients
* Develop an understanding of the requirements of your role as EA within the business with close collaboration with your team leader
* 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
* Stakeholder communication
* Assist in preparing Contract Documents
* Cost Benchmarking understanding
* Assist with the tender processes and procurement of key consultants.
Post-Contract Procedures and Administration
* Post-Contract Procedures and Admin
* Continue with the above actions into Contract
* Carry out interim site inspections
* Carry out inspections ensuring successful Client delivery
* Developing Client relationships with Project Managers
* Following the Clients’ QMS to ensure standardised delivery
* Carry out property inspections on completion
* Assist with the issue and agreement of Final Accounts/Statements
* Report writing and assisting in Contract Administration and Employers Agent roles
* Support and understand how different roles within the project team support the delivery of a project.
Clients
* Housing Associations
* Developers
* Management Companies
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Pension contributions
* Private medical insurance
* 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
* 3-4 days during Xmas period (at discretion of Directors)
* 1 day off for birthday
Salary
£25,000 to £35,000 per annum