Employers Agent

Employers Agent opportunity with a multidisciplinary consultancy in Birmingham suited to ambitious and driven Project Manager seeking a challenging role with a diverse range of projects.  This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to positively contribute and progress within a friendly, modern construction consultancy.

Project Details

As an Employers Agent/Project Manager, you will be an integral part of the team, responsible for various critical tasks related to project management. You'll work on a broad spectrum of building types and standard construction forms.

Your role will involve client engagement, contract administration, and management of professional teams, ensuring the successful execution of projects.

The project portfolio includes built environment schemes across housing, regeneration, education, commercial, care and health sectors.
The employer supports a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Maintain client relationships by presenting project schemes and addressing concerns related to project programming and service delivery.
• Act as the Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent for a diverse range of construction projects.
• Appoint and manage the performance of the Professional Team.
• Conduct site visits, prepare inspection reports, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Develop and present initial appraisal and feasibility reports.
• Prepare and present outline design proposals, including budget estimate costs.
• Generate full working drawings and oversee contract administration.
• Manage tenders, perform analysis, and produce detailed reports.
• Delegate responsibilities when necessary while retaining overall project accountability.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, assuming responsibility for project details and supporting project leads in delivering diverse contracts.
• Confidence in dealing with JCT forms of contract
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organisation skills to be able to organise and prioritise your workload.
• Ability to sustain and grow client relationships.
• Ambition and character to grow professionally and personally with the business.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office 360 e.g. Word, Outlook & Excel.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or Project Management
• Associate membership of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or an equivalent recognised qualification.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is an interdisciplinary construction consultancy offering any combination of Quantity Surveying, Architectural, Building Surveying, Project Management, and Quality Control Inspection services.

The company has a collaborative and dynamic work environment. You will be able to participate in training and mentorship activities to contribute to your professional growth.

You will work on a variety of projects spanning different sectors, enhancing your skills and broadening your experience. They offer a highly competitive benefits package.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Scottish Windows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues (x4 annual salary)
• Medicash, health plan
• Professional development scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working
• Birthday leave
• Long-service leave