Senior Employer's Agent

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

Job summary

Senior Employer's Agent position based in Cambridge, to lead high-value residential and healthcare projects from feasibility through to handover. You will manage design, tendering, contract administration, and client relationships, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

Responsibilities include reviewing documentation, running tender processes, securing sign-off, and overseeing site progression and variations. MRICS/MCIOB qualifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as an Employer's Agent or similar
• Residential or Healthcare sector experience advantageous
• MRICS/MCIOB/MAPM or comparable qualification advantageous

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through feasibility, design, tender, and contract administration phases.
• Manage client relationships and maintain project delivery on time and budget.
• Review and finalise Employer's Requirements, contracts, and payment certificates.
• Run tender processes, analyse bids, and select contractors.
• Ensure compliance with planning, building control, and site conditions.
• Attend monthly progress meetings and provide clear client updates.

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.