Project Manager / Employers Agent in Westerham

A well-established multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Project Manager / Employers Agent to join their growing team in Kent. The consultancy provides professional services to a diverse range of clients, including housing associations, local authorities and private developers across the South East.

As a Project Manager / Employers Agent, you will take responsibility for projects from inception through to completion, acting as a key client contact and leading the delivery of residential, mixed-use, regeneration and land-led developments. Working as part of a small and experienced team, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, coordinate professional teams and build strong long-term relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Duties:

• Managing projects from inception through to completion
• Acting as Project Manager and Employers Agent
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Coordinating consultants and wider project teams
• Managing pre-contract investigations, surveys and due diligence activities
• Chairing and minuting project and pre-contract meetings
• Preparing Employers Requirements and performance specifications
• Preparing build agreements and JCT contracts
• Managing single and two-stage tender processes
• Producing tender reports and value-for-money reports
• Maintaining project programmes, risk registers and action trackers
• Undertaking site inspections and monitoring construction progress
• Chairing and minuting site meetings
• Assessing contractor payment applications and issuing payment notices
• Monitoring defects and managing handover processes
• Overseeing Practical Completion
• Preparing final accounts and project close-out documentation
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in a construction-related discipline
• Proven experience working within Project Management and/or Employers Agent roles
• Experience delivering residential, mixed-use, regeneration, land-led or remediation projects
• Strong understanding of the responsibilities associated with Project Management and Employers Agent services
• Good knowledge of JCT contracts and Pre-Construction Service Agreements
• Strong understanding of construction delivery and site-based processes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively
• Experience managing project programmes, risk registers and project controls
• Client-focused approach with the ability to build trusted professional relationships
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, contractors and consultants

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Manager / Employers Agent looking to develop their career within a well-established and growing consultancy. The role provides the opportunity to take ownership of projects from inception through to completion, work across a varied portfolio of residential and regeneration schemes and develop strong client relationships.