5100 Employers Agent / Project Manager - calfordseaden

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.



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Employer's Agent/Project Manager

Location: Orpington (hybrid)

Hours: 35 per week





We've an exciting opportunity to join our team of Employer's Agents/Project Managers in our Head Office.



The role:

You will provide support to the existing team of Employer’s Agents, as well as being the lead Employer’s Agent on small residential schemes. You will be working under JCT Design and Build Contracts, as well as Bespoke Development Agreements. The projects are sited throughout Kent, East Sussex, London and the surrounding areas, so it's critical that you have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.



What you'll be doing:

Acting as Employer’s Agent for the delivery of the project(s) which will require:

* Chairing meetings, taking minutes and following up action plans

* Actioning site visits to monitor contractor progress

* Actioning site valuations, analysing contractor applications

* Issuing change instructions

* Analysing project delays and dealing with requests for extensions of time

* Issuing all contractual notices, statements and certificates

* Final account management

* Management of the defects rectification period

* Assisting colleagues on complicated projects as part of a delivery team.

* Helping colleagues deliver peak workload requirements, such as handover of multiple properties.



What you'll need:

Qualifications:

* Full UK Drivers Licence and access to a suitable vehicle during working hours

* Level 6 qualification in a construction related subject

* Membership of RICS or CIOB (or registered upon the RICS APC) OR, minimum of 5 years relevant experience



Knowledge:

* Experience in UK residential development

* A knowledge of the JCT D&B 2016 and 2024 contract

* An understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector



Skills:

* Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with colleagues, clients and wider team in a professional manner

* Diligent with attention to detail

* Able to think ahead and problem solve

* Able to work within a team and an ability to undertake basic functions autonomously, whilst recognising when additional or senior input is required

* An ability to identify aspects of risk and to seek guidance from senior colleagues at the correct time to manage and mitigate such risks

* A desire to progress.



What we offer:

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!
 

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