Senior Employer's Agent

Apple Inc.; Ely; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Employer's Agent/Senior Project Manager in the United Kingdom to lead high-value JCT projects, including Design and Build.

You will mentor junior staff, manage client relationships, oversee procurement, tendering, contract administration, and ensure timely handovers with NHBC/Premier warranties.

The role requires chartership or working toward MRICS and a degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience in Employer's Agent capacity.
• MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, or equivalent chartered status would be advantageous.
• Experience on high-value JCT projects and design-and-build delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead tender processes from documents to bid analysis and contractor interviews.
• Act as main client-contractor interface with day-to-day contract administration.
• Review Employer's Requirements, proposals, and cost analysis for alignment.
• Manage site visits, progress meetings, minutes, and monthly updates on time and budget.
• Oversee handover and final certificates with warranties (NHBC, Premier).

Skills

Employer's Agent

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Contract Administration

Education

Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

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.