Role
Project Manager / Employer's Agent (JPC-124)
Location
London and Kent
Sector
Public & Private Sector Consultancy
Our client is a multi‑disciplinary professional property and housing consultancy servicing the UK, and is looking for a keen and experienced professional, based in but not limited to South/South East London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire, with a client base consisting of Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Developers. Therefore experience within these sectors is essential.
The successful candidate will manage and deliver projects from inception through to completion, acting as the primary point of contact for clients within a small yet dynamic London‑based team.
Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
- Must have experience in the UK construction industry
- Must have a car and valid driver’s licence plus ability to travel
- Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders
- Understand the requirements of Housing Associations, Companies, Developers and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients
- Understand the limits of your competency and when you will need to call on specialist advice and engage closely with them and the wider project team as a team/project lead
- Know working with pre‑construction service agreements, notably the JCT
- Understand on‑site processes to support 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
- Must have proven experience in pre‑contract residential sector work
- Ensure the Quality Management System (QMS) is followed and project information is kept up to date
- Deal with/organise all pre‑contract investigations, surveys and other due diligence issues required by Clients
- Chair and minute pre‑contract and site meetings
- Project manage other consultants on behalf of the client where applicable
- Undertake all client funding and development control requirements
- Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, Build Agreements and JCT Contracts
- Produce tender report and value‑for‑money reports
- Undertake drawing reviews and audit checklist
- Own a project programme, risk register and action trackers
- Ensure appropriate stage invoices are issued
- Issue payment notices and produce cost reports
Post‑Contract Procedures and Administration
- Must have significant post‑contract experience and have worked with HRBs
- Co‑ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients in line with the QMS
- Conduct regular site inspections to report on progress, defects and other site matters
- Issue relevant instructions, certificates and notices in a timely manner
- Assess contractor payment applications, issue payment notices and advise Client on cash‑flow forecast
- Carry out/organise pre‑handover snagging and de‑snagging inspections prior to practical completion
- Own a project programme and risk register
- Carry out/organise handover inspections and ensure handover information is issued promptly to allow practical completion
- Collate and review required unit handover paperwork to allow practical completion
- Carry out/organise end‑of‑defects inspections; monitor defects throughout the defect liability period
- Prepare final accounts (claims where applicable) and issue final statements
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years post‑graduate experience in a relevant construction related degree
- Experience in Residential, Mixed‑Use Developments, Regeneration, Land‑led and Remediation projects
Benefits
- Pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- 28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)
- 1 day off for Birthday
- 3–4 days off over Christmas
- Professional subscriptions
Please contact us for more information:
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