A respected multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for a Senior Employers Agent to join their Birmingham office on a full-time basis (35 hours per week). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Employers Agent to take the lead on residential and housing developments across the Midlands region, acting as a trusted advisor to clients.
The Senior Employers Agent
The successful Senior Employers Agent will deliver projects under JCT Design & Build contracts and bespoke Development Agreements. You will manage schemes from inception through to handover, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. This Senior Employers Agent role offers real scope for autonomy, progression, and professional development within a collaborative and supportive team.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Employer's Agent, Contract Administrator, and Client Representative
- Lead residential schemes through all stages of development
- Prepare and review tender documentation and Employers' Requirements
- Conduct regular site inspections, snagging, and handovers
- Chair meetings, issue minutes, and follow up on actions
- Monitor project progress and manage contractual obligations
- Maintain accurate cost and programme reporting
- Ensure risk and quality management across all assigned schemes
Requirements:
- Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related built environment field
- MRICS (or close to sitting APC) essential
- Minimum 5 years' experience in residential development
- Strong working knowledge of JCT D&B 2016 and 2024 contracts
- Understanding of contract law, construction economics, and procurement routes
- Confident in a client-facing role with excellent interpersonal skills
- Full UK driving licence required
What's in it for you?
- £50,000 - £60,000
- 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
- APC Programme
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life assurance
- Mobile and Laptop
- Car allowance
- Regular socials
- Cycle to work scheme
- Supportive culture
- Flexible working conditions
- Great work-life balance
- Income protection
- Internal training programmes
- Death in Service contribution
- Health & Wellness programme
If you are a Senior Employers Agent considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.
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Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy
Senior Employers Agent in Birmingham employer: Brandon James Ltd Careers
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our established property and building consultancy in Leeds, where your role as a Structural or Civil Engineer will be both rewarding and impactful. We offer a collaborative work culture that encourages professional growth through mentorship from experienced engineers, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, you'll find a fulfilling environment that values your contributions and fosters your development.
