Employer's Agent – [Remote] (JPC-75)
4 days ago
Ashton-Under-Lyne
Role: Employer’s Agent (Remote) – (JPC-75) Location: Remote (covering the Midlands) Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy Overview: Take projects from inception to completion, including Client liaison as Project Manager/ Project Deliverer. Work for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader/Delivery Director. Experience/Qualification • Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience in Residential New Build and Refurb/Regen Projects, • Mixed use developments, • Understanding of JCT and Development Agreements Skills, Knowledge and Understanding • Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders., • Understand the limit of your competency and when you will need to call on specialist advice and engage closely with them and wider project team as a team/project lead., • Advise clients on procurement routes and general contract advice., • Understanding of onsite processes in order to support the Construction Phase delivery., • Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need., • Report monthly to the team leader on fee projections and anticipated income vs project programme. Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration • Deal with/organising all pre-contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients, including sustainability issues and report to client accordingly., • Chair and minute pre-contract meetings; immediate issue of minutes to all relevant parties., • Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client., • Undertake all client funding and development control requirements., • Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications etc., • Amend contracts, prepare Build Agreements and JCT contracts., • Tendering (single & 2-stage)., • Prepare and issue Contract Documents., • Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued., • Negotiate specification uplifts, review of contract documents and drawings. Post-Contract Procedures and Administration • Review of technical drawings, NDSS & GLA assessments and provide comments to clients and contractor/developers., • Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to clients., • Chair and minute site meetings and ensure the immediate release to all relevant parties., • Attend site to undertake regular site inspections, ensure quality & contract requirements are met., • Timely issue of relevant instructions, certificates and notices., • Assess contractor payment application, issue of payment notices/financial statements and advise clients on cashflow forecasts., • Use all your skill and experience to identify risk areas and advise the client accordingly., • Evaluation EOT notices and claims., • Prior to Practical Completion, attend to site to snag and de-snag units., • Carry out/organise pre-handover inspections; monitor defects; issue relevant appropriate certificates and notices., • Prepare and issue Final Accounts/Final Statements., • Draft monthly project fees to clients Clients • Housing Associations, • Local Authorities, • RSLs, • Developers, • Management Companies, • Build to Rent providers Rewards and Benefits • Competitive Salary, • Bonus incentive, • Pension contributions, • Private medical insurance, • 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays), • 1 day off for Birthday, • 3-4 days off over Christmas, • Professional Subscriptions Salary £50,000 to £55,000 per annum