Employers Agent/Quantity Surveyor/Building Surveyor [JPC-16]

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding Liaise closely with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders. Understand the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients. 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 on site 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. Chair and minute pre-contract meetings. Project manage where applicable other consultants on behalf of client. Undertake all client funding and development control requirements. Prepare Employer’s Requirements, Performance Specifications, Build Agreements and JCT Contracts. Tendering (single & 2-stage) including EU Procurement Analysis & Reporting. Production of Tender Report and Value for Money Reports. Undertake drawing reviews & audit checklist. Own a Project Programme & Risk Register. Ensure the appropriate stage invoices are issued. Post-Contract Procedures and Administration Co-ordinate management of projects as a whole, ensuring timely and satisfactory delivery to Clients. Chair and minute site meetings. Undertake NDSS/GLA assessments and drawing reviews. Regular site inspections to report on progress, defects & other site matters. Timely issue of relevant instructions, Certificates and Notices. Assess Contractor payment applications, issue of Payment Notices & advise Client on cashflow forecast. Carry out/organise pre-handover snagging & de-snagging inspections prior to Practical Completion. Own a Project Programme & Risk Register. Carry out/organise handover inspections. 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) & issue Final Statements. Salary £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Location: Kent, GB

Posted Date: 1/11/2025