Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Senior Employer’s Agent in Bath to oversee new residential projects. This role involves managing contractor relationships, ensuring project delivery, and chairing meetings. The ideal candidate will have a background in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Project Management. Offering flexible working hours and career development, this position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday

3 extra days for Christmas Shutdown

flexitime

2 days WFH

childcare benefits

health benefits

RICS and CPD support

Qualifications

• Proven experience acting as an Employer’s Agent within the residential development sector.
• Background in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Employer’s Agent ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are achieved.
• Chairing project meetings and producing client reports.
• Overseeing contract administration under JCT.

Skills

Experience delivering Employer’s Agent services

Stakeholder management skills

Client-facing skills

Education

Quantity Surveying

Building Surveying

Project Management

Job description

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Residential Development

Bristol

Up to £68,000 DOE + 25 days holiday + 3 extra days for Christmas Shutdown + BH + flexitime + 2 days WFH + childcare benefits + health + RICS and CPD support

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Employer’s Agent to join their growing team and deliver a portfolio of exciting new build residential projects. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of schemes for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Private Developers, while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and strong career progression.

This is an opportunity to be involved in projects from the earliest stages helping to shape briefs, procure consultant teams, and prepare tender packages. overseeing delivery, managing contractors, and ensuring successful handover. This role will suit a Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor, or Project Manager with proven experience acting as an Employer’s Agent within the residential development sector.

The consultancy is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development. With hybrid working (two days WFH) and flexible hours, this role offers meaningful work / life balance.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity working for an employer which understands what job satisfaction means allowing you to reach your full potential and have exposure to high-profile housing projects that make a real impact in local communities.

Responsibilities:

• Acting as Employer’s Agent during delivery, ensuring time, cost, and quality targets are achieved.
• Chairing project meetings and producing client reports.
• Overseeing contract administration under JCT and bespoke development agreements.
• Managing handover and post-completion activities including defects and final accounts.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience delivering Employer’s Agent or Project Management services on housing developments.
• Background in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Project Management.
• Client-facing and stakeholder management skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional to join a consultancy where they will be supported, trusted, and given the platform to grow.