At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting new-build residential projects from start to finish.
- Company: Established construction consultancy in Southampton with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Up to £52K salary, hybrid working, flexible hours, and 25 days leave.
- Other info: Great career progression and professional development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a growing consultancy and make a real impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
An established construction consultancy based in Southampton is looking for an Employer's Agent / Project Manager to join its growing team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified or aspiring Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor or Project Manager with experience delivering new-build residential projects.
The successful candidate will work with a range of clients including Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Private Developers, delivering projects from pre-contract through to completion.
The Employer's Agent / Project Manager's role:
- Support pre-contract activities including project briefs, consultant procurement, tender and contract packages and tender processes.
- Act independently as Employer's Agent throughout the delivery of projects, including chairing progress meetings, managing JCT contracts, monitoring programme, cost and quality, and proactively managing project risks.
- Oversee handover and post-completion activities, including defect inspections, final accounts and Building Manual reviews.
The successful Employer's Agent / Project Manager will have:
- Previous experience delivering Employer's Agent / Contract Administration services.
- Experience delivering new-build residential projects.
- Experience working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations or Private Developers.
- Experience across both pre-contract and post-contract stages.
- Strong knowledge of JCT contracts and construction procurement.
- RICS qualified or working towards APC, or a similar professional qualification.
- Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
- An ambition for a long-term career within a growing consultancy.
In Return?
- Salary up to £52K.
- Hybrid working - 2 days WFH.
- Flexible working hours.
- 25 days annual leave + Christmas closure.
- RICS and professional membership support.
- APC and chartership support.
- CPD and training support.
- Opportunity to work on new-build residential projects.
- Strong client exposure.
- Clear career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced consultancy environment.
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