At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cladding remediation projects from start to finish, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Company: Respected property and construction consultancy with a focus on building safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team investing in your growth and technical training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in building safety while working with diverse project teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in cladding remediation or related construction roles; RICS APC candidates welcome.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are working with a well-established and highly respected multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy to recruit a Project Manager / Employers Agent to join their team in London. As a Project Manager / Employer's Agent, you will support the delivery of complex façade and cladding remediation schemes from inception through to completion. Acting as the client's representative, you'll coordinate project teams, manage procurement and construction activities, and ensure projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and efficiently. You will work closely with clients, contractors, fire engineers, façade specialists, and consultants, providing expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cladding remediation projects from initial brief through design, procurement, construction, and handover
- Act as Employer's Agent and/or Contract Administrator under various forms of contract, predominantly JCT
- Support clients in navigating building safety legislation and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, fire engineers, façade consultants, and contractors
- Develop and maintain project programmes, risk registers, and delivery plans
- Monitor project budgets, valuations, change control processes, and final accounts
- Prepare procurement documentation, tender evaluations, technical reports, and client updates
- Monitor site progress, quality standards, compliance requirements, and health and safety obligations
What We're Looking For
- Experience delivering or supporting cladding remediation, façade refurbishment, or building safety projects
- Background as a Project Manager, Employer's Agent, Quantity Surveyor, Building Surveyor, or similar construction professional
- Understanding of façade systems, fire safety requirements, and construction processes for residential buildings
- Experience supporting procurement, contract administration, project delivery, or design coordination
- Working towards RICS APC or recently chartered
- Experience working within residential, housing association, or local authority sectors
- Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated duty holder responsibilities
- Understanding of high-rise residential refurbishment projects
- Experience or understanding in the following areas would be highly advantageous:
- Façade engineering and construction best practice
- PAS 9980:2022 assessments
- EWS1 processes and fire safety compliance
- Building Safety Act 2022 requirements, including Gateways, Golden Thread principles, and occupied building obligations
- JCT contracts and Employer's Agent responsibilities
The successful candidate will join a consultancy that is investing heavily in its building safety and remediation offering, providing excellent opportunities for professional development, technical training, and long-term career progression. Whether you're progressing towards your APC or recently qualified, this role offers excellent exposure to technical building safety challenges, multidisciplinary project teams, and career development opportunities.
Project Manager / Employers Agent - Cladding in City of London employer: Howells Recruitment
Join a well-established and highly respected multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy in London, where you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and technical training. With a focus on building safety and remediation, this role offers meaningful opportunities to engage with complex projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring your career progresses in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
