Friday 15th January 2021

Employer's Agent


Welling is seeking an Employer’s Agent to join the team operating from our Hampton office. The successful candidate will have prior experience of delivering Employer’s Agent duties for new build residential projects for Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Developers. This role is suited to a recently qualified Chartered Surveyor or similar individual.

Employer’s Agent

Welling is seeking an Employer’s Agent to join the team operating from our Hampton office. The successful candidate will have prior experience of delivering Employer’s Agent duties for new build residential projects for Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Developers. This role is suited to a recently qualified Chartered Surveyor or similar individual.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

To support Senior Surveyors, perform the following activities:

  • Developing the project brief and assembling the project delivery team.
  • Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender.
  • Preparation of robust and accurate tender and contract packages. o Undertaking various forms of tender processes.
  • The ability to analyse and review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer’s Requirements are fulfilled.
  • Preparation of the Building Contract.

To independently act as Employer’s Agent for the delivery of the project(s) which will require:

  • An understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector.
  • Chairing progress meetings and produce meeting minutes. To follow up and proactively manage the project on an on-going basis.
  • Undertaking all day-to-day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, Design and Build, Bespoke Development Agreements etc.
  • To routinely report on time, cost, and quality to the client and to proactively manage associated risks.
  • To successfully manage the handover process including undertaking of pre handover inspections.
  • To manage post completion activities to include end of defect rectification period inspections, agreement of the final account, auditing the Building Manual.

QUALITIES/KNOWLEDGE:

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to sustain and grow client relationships.
  • Ambition and character to grow professionally and personally with the business.

EXPERIENCE:

  • 3 years past experience delivering Employer’s Agent services for new build housing.
  • Demonstration of experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers.
  • Member of the RICS or working towards their APC or similar professional qualification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Role based in London (Hampton)
  • 25 days annual leave
  • 3 further days between Christmas and New Year
  • Flexible working hours policy
  • Business Mileage
  • Personal Development Allowance to support CPD
  • Contribution towards Professional Membership Fees
  • APC support (if required)
  • Salary Negotiable
  • Location London
  • Salary Competitive
  • Close Date 15/02/2021
  • Contact Name Sam Russo
  • Contact Details 07557372089
  • Job Type Full Time

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