About the Role
Bennett & Game are delighted to be working with a specialist residential consultancy based in the Cheltenham area who are seeking an Employer's Agent to join their expanding residential delivery team.The consultancy specialises in the delivery of affordable housing, build to rent and market sale developments across the UK, supporting clients through procurement, project delivery, commercial advice and CDM services. Projects typically consist of residential developments of up to approximately 350 homes and often incorporate innovative approaches including Zero Carbon initiatives, Zero Energy Bills, Passivhaus principles and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).This is an excellent opportunity for an Employer's Agent, Building Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing consultancy environment. The successful candidate will work across the full project lifecycle, coordinating project teams, managing procurement and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and sustainability.The role offers strong long term progression prospects and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of a highly regarded residential delivery team.Employer's Agent Salary & BenefitsSalary: £60,000 to £70,000 DOEHoliday entitlement plus bank holidaysPrivate healthcarePension schemeCompany mobile phone and laptopPayment of professional membership fees and CPD supportCompany social eventsExcellent career progression within a growing consultancyOffice-based in the Cheltenham area with project travelEmployer's Agent Job OverviewActing as Employer's Agent / Project Manager on residential developmentsManaging projects from inception through to completionCoordinating project teams including consultants, contractors and stakeholdersPreparing and administering tender and contract documentationOverseeing projects delivered under JCT Design & Build contracts and development agreementsMonitoring programme, cost control and project performanceSupporting procurement strategies and contractor selectionIdentifying project risks and implementing mitigation strategiesManaging communication between developers, funders, contractors and consultantsSupporting financial viability modelling and development planningEnsuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to required quality standardsSupporting senior members of the team with wider business growth and project deliveryEmployer's Agent Job RequirementsDegree qualified in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or a related disciplineMinimum 2+ years experience within an Employer's Agent or consultancy environmentExperience delivering residential developments, ideally affordable housing or build to rentWorking towards RICS or similar professional qualification (MRICS or MCIOB advantageous)Good understanding of JCT Design & Build contracts and procurement routesStrong communication and client facing skillsAbility to manage project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholdersFull UK driving licenceBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.