Consultant Project Manager - Affordable Housing

Norman Rourke Pryme; Exeter; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Private Healthcare

Workplace Pension

Training and Development

Sponsorship of Professional Membership

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Norman Rourke Pryme is seeking an experienced Employers Agent to join our Exeter team, focusing on post-contract delivery of affordable housing schemes for Housing Associations. You will manage quality, cost control and compliance across construction sites, with a clean driving licence and the ability to cover a geographical area monthly.

The role requires technical knowledge of residential construction, experience with JCT or Design & Build contracts, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of residential buildings, including construction methods and standards.
• Proven experience delivering affordable housing schemes for Housing Associations.
• Good understanding of JCT Suite of contracts and/or Design & Build contracts.
• Ability to diligently and accurately value works on site either on a stage or monthly payment basis and issue accurate Payment Notices/ Certificates.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., MRICS or working towards) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as Employers Agent on affordable housing projects, primarily during post‑contract stages.
• Oversee delivery of schemes in line with contractual obligations and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Lead progress meetings, producing agendas, meeting notes and managing the Request for Information process.
• Value works on site, prepare and issue Payment Certificates/ Notices in accordance with contract terms.
• Manage variations, assess contractor claims, lead negotiations and maintain accurate project records.
• Produce cost reports to manage costs and financial performance.
• Liaise with Housing Associations, contractors, and consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Provide technical advice and resolve issues promptly to maintain programme and quality standards.
• Prepare reports for clients and stakeholders on project status.
• Lead the risk management process, including identification, mitigation, allocation of actions and, if required, costing of residual risk.
• Understand obligations regarding health and safety on site.
• Understand how to assess quality of workmanship on site.

Skills

Residential construction knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Contract administration

Cost control & valuation

Education

MRICS (or working towards)

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Employers Agent to join our team, focusing on the post‑contract delivery of affordable housing schemes. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful project delivery for Housing Associations and other stakeholders, maintaining quality, cost control, and compliance throughout the construction phase. A clean driving licence and ability to efficiently manage a geographical area of sites monthly are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Employers Agent on affordable housing projects, primarily during post‑contract stages.
• Oversee delivery of schemes in line with contractual obligations and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, monitor progress, and ensure compliance with technical specifications.
• Lead progress meetings, producing agendas, meeting notes and managing the Request for Information process.
• Value works on site, prepare and issue Payment Certificates/ Notices in accordance with contract terms.
• Manage variations, assess contractor claims, lead negotiations and maintain accurate project records.
• Produce cost reports to manage costs and financial performance.
• Liaise with Housing Associations, contractors, and consultants to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Provide technical advice and resolve issues promptly to maintain programme and quality standards.
• Prepare reports for clients and stakeholders on project status.
• Lead the risk management process, including identification, mitigation, allocation of actions and, if required, costing of residual risk.
• Understand obligations regarding health and safety on site.
• Understand how to assess quality of workmanship on site.

Key Requirements

• Technical knowledge of residential buildings, including construction methods and standards.
• Proven experience delivering affordable housing schemes for Housing Associations.
• Good understanding of JCT Suite of contracts and/or Design & Build contracts.
• Ability to diligently and accurately value works on site either on a stage or monthly payment basis and issue accurate Payment Notices/ Certificates.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., MRICS or working towards) preferred.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

NRP is proud to be an inclusive employer. We value diversity of thought, background and experience, and we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, supported and able to do their best work. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace where required. If you need any support or adjustments to apply or to perform the role, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss this with you.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Private Healthcare
• Workplace Pension
• Training and Development
• Sponsorship of Professional Membership
• Eligibility for a performance‑related bonus