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13.04.2025

28.05.2025

Location: Surrey/Sussex/Kent/London

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Project Manager / Employer’s Agent to assist in taking projects from inception to completion, acting as a key liaison for clients and ensuring successful project delivery.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, working on a variety of projects within the residential and mixed-use sector. If you have strong technical knowledge, excellent client-facing skills, and experience in project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

Duties:

• Work within a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader/Delivery Director.
• Provide expertise on procurement, contract administration, and project management.
• Engage with clients, contractors, developers, and key stakeholders.

Clients:

• Principally Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and other clients.

• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in Residential New Build, Refurbishment, or Regeneration Projects.
• Experience working on mixed-use developments.
• Strong understanding of JCT and Development Agreements.
• Advise clients on procurement routes and general contract matters.
• Understand on-site processes to support Construction Phase delivery.
• Ensure key contract deliverables are met, providing clients with essential information.
• Produce and present clear, concise reports and fee projections.
• Excellent numeracy, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Comply with, and contribute to, Key Performance Indicators set by our client.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Quality Management systems.
• Provide regular updates on project status and fee projections.

• Assist in pre-contract investigations, scoping surveys, and due diligence (including sustainability requirements).
• Support the production of the Project Execution Plan.
• Chair and minute pre-contract meetings and ensure timely distribution of notes.
• Manage external consultants on behalf of the client.
• Amend contracts and prepare Build Agreements & JCT contracts.
• Handle tendering processes, including procurement analysis and reporting.
• Prepare and issue contract documents, ensuring invoices are processed at appropriate stages.
• Undertake client funding and development control requirements.
• Develop Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, and contract documents.
• Negotiate specification uplifts and oversee contract documentation.
• Prepare progress reports for clients.

• Review technical drawings, NDSS & GLA assessments, and provide feedback.
• Oversee full project management, ensuring timely and quality-driven delivery.
• Chair and minute site meetings, ensuring immediate distribution to stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections to assess quality and contractual compliance.
• Issue relevant instructions, certificates, and notices.
• Assess contractor payment applications, issue financial statements, and advise clients on cash flow forecasts.
• Identify project risks and provide expert recommendations to clients.
• Evaluate EOT notices & claims.
• Oversee snagging and de-snagging before Practical Completion.
• Organise pre-handover inspections, monitor defects, and issue relevant certifications.
• Prepare and issue Final Accounts / Final Statements.
• Draft and submit monthly project fee reports.

• Discretionary bonus incentive
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday
• 3-4 days off during the Christmas period