Senior Project Agent

p Job Description p Vacancy SummaryJob Title: Senior Employer s AgentJob Type: PermanentJob Ref: #1446Location: Cambridge (Central location with on-site employee parking and modern office)Start Date: ASAPSalary: c 60,000- 70,000k plus competitive package inc market leading bonus pacage and pension etc. Company Project: A privately owned regional consultancy with an excellent reputation working across the Residential and Healthcare sectors are looking for a strategic, client-focused Senior Employer s Agent to join their business due to newly secured projects with repeat clients. /p p Our client has a busy project pipeline for 2026/2027 and they are recruiting for a Senior EA to join their friendly team of around 8 professionals. /p p Duties Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take lead responsibility as the Senior Employer s Agent working on behalf of Residential and Healthcare clients. /p p You will lead projects through early feasibility stages, design stage, tender stage, contract administration, and overall project delivery/management, primarily on high-value JCT projects including Design and Build, while mentoring junior staff and managing key client relationships. /p p Review and finalise project documentation, ensuring the Employer s Requirements, contractor s proposals, and contract sum analysis are tightly aligned. /p p Run the tender process, from pulling together the initial documents to analysing bids, interviewing contractors, and making final recommendations. /p p Ensure contract documents are ready for signing, including performance bonds, parent company guarantees, and collateral warranties. /p p Manage statutory approvals, making sure planning conditions are discharged, building control is engaged, and Section 38/104/278 agreements are moving forward. /p p Act as the main point of contact between the client and the contractor, managing all formal instructions, notices, and day-to-day contract administration. /p p Visit the site regularly to check on progress, keep an eye on quality (especially structural elements, external envelopes, and internal finishes), and make sure everything matches the agreed drawings. /p p Run the monthly progress meetings, take accurate minutes, and give the client a clear, honest monthly update on time and budget. /p p Manage variations and change control, assessing the cost and timeline impact of any changes before giving the go-ahead. /p p Value the work on site each month and issue payment certificates in line with the contract dates. /p p Assess any contractor claims for extra time or money, making fair, contractually sound decisions to resolve disputes early. /p p Lead the handover process, working with warranty providers (like NHBC or Premier) to secure final certificates and sign-offs for practical completion. /p p Inspect completed units, managing the snagging and de-snagging process for individual plots or apartment blocks to ensure a high-quality finish. /p p Desirable /p p Experience: /p p Minimum 5+ years experience working in a Employer s Agent capacity - previously from a Quantity Surveying or Project Management background. /p p Previous Residential or Healthcare sector experience would be advantageous. /p p Previous Roles: Senior Employer s Agent OR Associate Director OR Senior Project Manager OR MRICS Senior Surveyor OR Lead Quantity Surveyor. /p p Qualifications Skills: Degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management. /p p Full chartership (MRICS, MCIOB, MAPM, or comparable professional qualification) would be advantageous. /p p Application Process: If you would like more information on this Senior Employer s Agent position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. /p p Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. /p