Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 52,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Southampton
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
EMPLOYER'S AGENT / PROJECT MANAGER | SOUTHAMPTON | PERMANENT | CONSULTANCY
An established construction consultancy based in Southampton is looking for an Employer's Agent / Project Manager to join its growing team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified or aspiring Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor or Project Manager with experience delivering new-build residential projects.
The successful candidate will work with a range of clients including Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Developers, delivering projects from pre-contract through to completion.
The Employer's Agent / Project Manager's role:
The successful candidate will support pre-contract activities including project briefs, consultant procurement, tender and contract packages and tender processes.
The role will also involve acting independently as Employer's Agent throughout the delivery of projects, including chairing progress meetings, managing JCT contracts, monitoring programme, cost and quality, and proactively managing project risks.
The successful candidate will also oversee handover and post-completion activities, including defect inspections, final accounts and Building Manual reviews.
The successful Employer's Agent / Project Manager will have:
Previous experience delivering Employer's Agent / Contract Administration services
Experience delivering new-build residential projects
Experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers
Experience across both pre-contract and post-contract stages
Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and construction procurement
RICS qualified or working towards APC, or a similar professional qualification
Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
Strong client relationship management skills
An ambition for a long-term career within a growing consultancy
In Return?
Salary up to £52K
Hybrid working - 2 days WFH
Flexible working hours
25 days annual leave + Christmas closure
RICS and professional membership support
APC and chartership support
CPD and training support
Opportunity to work on new-build residential projects
Strong client exposure
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and experienced consultancy environment
Employer's Agent | Project Manager | Construction Consultancy | New Build Residential | Housing Associations | Local Authorities | Private Developers | Southampton