Senior Employers Agent - Affordable Housing

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in London is seeking an Employer’s Agent to join their consultancy team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on major new build projects in collaboration with residential developers and housing associations. You will be instrumental in taking projects from inception to completion, serving as EA, QS, and Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity or building surveying, excellent communication skills, and the ability to develop client relationships. A competitive salary and benefits package await, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Previous consultancy experience in the residential sector.
• Background in quantity surveying or building surveying.

Responsibilities

• Create and administer JCT contracts.
• Chair and minute regular site meetings.
• Analyze progress and write detailed reports.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Building Surveying

Contract Administration

Client Relationship Development

Stakeholder Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

MRICS Qualification

APC Completion

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

This London-based consultancy works with residential developers and housing associations on major new build projects. They are looking to hire an Employer’s Agent with a background in quantity surveying or building surveying, at either intermediate or senior level.

Working alongside an experienced Director, you will serve as EA, QS, and Project Manager to the end client, taking projects from inception to completion.

Key duties will include:

1. Creating & administering a range of JCT contracts.
2. Chairing & minuting regular site meetings.
3. Analyzing progress and writing detailed reports.
4. Advising on planning, legal, and contractual issues.
5. Conducting interim valuations and cost appraisals.
6. Analyzing key contract documents to identify potential risks.

Candidates should have previous consultancy experience in the residential sector with a background in quantity surveying or building surveying. MRICS qualification or working towards completing the APC is preferred. Excellent communication skills, strong client relationship development, and stakeholder negotiation abilities are essential.

A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, along with opportunities for continued development and progression within the business.