Senior Employer's Agent

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading bonus package

Pension

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited seeks a Senior Employer's Agent to join a regional consultancy in Cambridge. You will lead high-value projects in Residential and Healthcare sectors, manage full contract lifecycle, and maintain strong client relationships on site with modern offices and parking.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years' EA experience, MRICS or equivalent qualifications are advantageous, and a competitive package including a market-leading bonus and pension is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience as an Employer's Agent.
• Experience in Residential or Healthcare sectors is advantageous.
• Relevant professional qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through feasibility, design, tender, and contract administration.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relationships.
• Run tender processes and analyse bids.
• Prepare and sign contract documents and bond guarantees.
• Oversee regulatory approvals and planning conditions.
• Act as primary client–contractor liaison for instructions and notices.
• Visit sites to monitor progress and quality adherence.
• Chair monthly progress meetings and report to client.
• Manage variations, cost/timescale impacts, and change control.
• Value work on site and issue payment certificates.
• Assess contractor claims and resolve disputes.
• Lead handover with warranty providers and obtain final sign-offs.
• Inspect completed units and manage snagging.

Skills

Employer's Agent experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Contract administration

Tendering and bids

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

MRICS / MCIOB / MAPM or equivalent

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Employer's Agent

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1446

Location: Cambridge (Central location with on-site employee parking and modern office)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c£60,000-£70,000k plus competitive package inc market leading bonus pacage and pension etc.

Company & Project: A privately owned regional consultancy with an excellent reputation working across the Residential and Healthcare sectors are looking for a strategic, client-focused Senior Employer's Agent to join their business due to newly secured projects with repeat clients.

Our client has a busy project pipeline for 2026/2027 and they are recruiting for a Senior EA to join their friendly team of around 8 professionals.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidate will take lead responsibility as the Senior Employer's Agent working on behalf of Residential and Healthcare clients.

• You will lead projects through early feasibility stages, design stage, tender stage, contract administration, and overall project delivery/management, primarily on high-value JCT projects including Design and Build, while mentoring junior staff and managing key client relationships.
• Review and finalise project documentation, ensuring the Employer's Requirements, contractor's proposals, and contract sum analysis are tightly aligned.
• Run the tender process, from pulling together the initial documents to analysing bids, interviewing contractors, and making final recommendations.
• Ensure contract documents are ready for signing, including performance bonds, parent company guarantees, and collateral warranties.
• Manage statutory approvals, making sure planning conditions are discharged, building control is engaged, and Section 38/104/278 agreements are moving forward.
• Act as the main point of contact between the client and the contractor, managing all formal instructions, notices, and day-to-day contract administration.
• Visit the site regularly to check on progress, keep an eye on quality (especially structural elements, external envelopes, and internal finishes), and make sure everything matches the agreed drawings.
• Run the monthly progress meetings, take accurate minutes, and give the client a clear, honest monthly update on time and budget.
• Manage variations and change control, assessing the cost and timeline impact of any changes before giving the go-ahead.
• Value the work on site each month and issue payment certificates in line with the contract dates.
• Assess any contractor claims for extra time or money, making fair, contractually sound decisions to resolve disputes early.
• Lead the handover process, working with warranty providers (like NHBC or Premier) to secure final certificates and sign-offs for practical completion.
• Inspect completed units, managing the snagging and de-snagging process for individual plots or apartment blocks to ensure a high-quality finish.

Desirable Experience

Minimum 5+ years experience working in a Employer's Agent capacity - previously from a Quantity Surveying or Project Management background.

Previous Residential or Healthcare sector experience would be advantageous.

Previous Roles: Senior Employer's Agent OR Associate Director OR Senior Project Manager OR MRICS Senior Surveyor OR Lead Quantity Surveyor.

Qualifications & Skills

Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.

Full chartership (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, or comparable professional qualification) would be advantageous.