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Employer's Agent / Project Manager

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An exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career! We are currently recruiting for an experienced Employer's Agent to join an ambitious and expanding property consultancy based in Worcester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a specialist residential team delivering a diverse portfolio of affordable housing, Build to Rent and market sale developments, including innovative schemes of up to 350 homes.

The projects are far from conventional, embracing Zero Carbon, Zero Energy Bills, Passivhaus principles and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), offering the opportunity to work on some genuinely exciting and forward-thinking residential developments.

This role offers much more than traditional project delivery. Alongside managing projects from inception through to completion, you will have the opportunity to develop client relationships, influence delivery strategies, contribute to business development and play an active role in shaping the future growth of the team.

The Role As Employer's Agent, you will take responsibility for managing a portfolio of residential projects, ensuring successful delivery in terms of programme, budget, quality and client expectations.

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the delivery of residential projects across affordable housing, Build to Rent and market sale sectors.

Managing projects throughout the full lifecycle, from inception and procurement through to construction, completion and handover.

Administering JCT Design & Build contracts and bespoke Development Agreements.

Managing project teams, chairing meetings and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.

Monitoring programme, costs, quality and overall project performance.

Preparing tender documentation, contract packages, reports and contractual instructions.

Identifying and managing project risks, providing clear recommendations and practical solutions.

Applying knowledge of procurement routes, CDM, construction contracts and residential development standards.

Working alongside senior colleagues to support business development and the continued growth of the team.

About You We are looking for a commercially minded, proactive and forward-thinking individual who combines strong technical delivery experience with the ambition to progress their career.

Ideally, you will have:

Proven experience as an Employer's Agent, preferably within affordable housing or residential development.

A Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying background.

Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.

A relevant degree, with MRICS or MCIOB accreditation preferred.

A good understanding of JCT contracts, procurement routes and CDM.

Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of project costs, risk and financial viability.

Excellent communication, negotiation and client-facing skills.

The ability to manage projects autonomously and coordinate wider project teams.

A genuine interest in business development and contributing to the growth of a team.

A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of £60,000-£70,000, depending on experience.

Competitive benefits package.

Genuine opportunities for career progression and increased responsibility.

Financial and practical support towards professional qualifications and ongoing training.

Exposure to innovative and high-profile residential developments.

The opportunity to build your professional profile and develop long-term client relationships.

A genuine chance to influence the future direction and growth of an expanding team.

Interested? If you are an experienced Employer's Agent looking for a role that offers more responsibility, greater commercial involvement and genuine long-term career progression, this could be the ideal next move.

Apply today or get in touch with Callum on 01922668140 for a confidential discussion to find out more.

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