Assistant Employer’s Agent / Project Manager – (JPC-32)

JR United Kingdom; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Employer’s Agent / Project Manager to assist in delivering projects within the residential and mixed-use sectors. The role involves collaborating with clients and stakeholders, ensuring project compliance, and supporting both pre- and post-contract procedures. Ideal candidates will have a degree-level qualification and strong client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• Preferably a degree-level qualification.
• Previous office experience in a construction setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager/Employer’s Agent in delivering projects.
• Work within a small team, reporting to the Team Leader/Delivery Director.
• Conduct interim site inspections and ensure successful client handovers.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Our client is seeking an Assistant Employer’s Agent / Project Manager to assist the Project Manager/Employer’s Agent in delivering projects for various clients.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team working on projects within the residential and mixed-use sectors. Candidates with good technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and experience in project delivery are encouraged to apply.

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 considered). Previous office experience, preferably in a construction setting.

Skills, Knowledge, and Understanding

• Collaborate closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works, and other stakeholders.
• Understand the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities as clients.
• Develop an understanding of the role of EA/PM within the business in collaboration with your manager/team leader.
• Begin advising clients on scheme-related matters.
• Take meeting minutes and understand the discussion context.
• Ensure key deliverables within your contract are met to provide clients with necessary information.

Pre-Contract Procedures & Administration

• Assist with pre-contract procedures and administration.
• Participate in discussions with Contractors, Developers, Clients, and stakeholders.
• Take pre-contract meeting minutes.
• Help develop and understand project briefs with your team leader.
• Prepare notices, certificates, and payments.
• Review schemes for compliance against key criteria.
• Assist with NDSS assessments and drawing reviews.
• Support tender processes and procurement of consultants.

Post-Contract Procedures

• Record progress meeting minutes.
• Continue post-contract procedures and administration.
• Conduct interim site inspections, snagging, and de-snagging inspections.
• Ensure successful client handovers and develop client relationships.
• Follow the client QMS for standardized delivery.
• Carry out end-of-defects inspections and assist with final accounts/statements.

Clients

• Developers
• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities
• Registered Providers

All based in South/SE London, Kent, Essex, Surrey, Sussex, and Hampshire.