Assistant Employers Agent / Project Manager - Cambridge

Are you an ambitious surveyor currently working in construction looking to take the next step in your career with a consultancy that can offer genuine progression, excellent APC support and the opportunity to work on an interesting portfolio of residential projects?
I'm working with a highly regarded, award winning, multi disciplinary property and construction consultancy who are looking to recruit an Assistant Employers Agent / Project Manager into their Cambridge team.
This is a particularly exciting opportunity to join a strong, mid sized consultancy that consistently punches above its weight when it comes to project delivery, winning new business and attracting excellent people. The business is growing, has a significant pipeline of work and is very much heading in the right direction.
About the Business
An award winning, multi disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices nationwide, the business delivers a comprehensive and holistic approach to the built environment.
With a strong reputation across the industry, this is a consultancy that combines the resources and expertise of a larger business with the culture and opportunities often associated with a more agile, mid sized organisation – a great combination.
The Opportunity
Due to a significant pipeline of secured and forthcoming work, the team is looking to add an Assistant Employers Agent / Project Manager to support its continued growth.
Initially, you will work alongside Senior and Associate level colleagues, supporting the delivery of projects while developing your technical knowledge, client facing experience and confidence.
As your experience grows, you will progressively take ownership of your own projects and workload, with the opportunity to develop into a fully fledged Employers Agent / Project Manager.
The role will involve:
Supporting the delivery of Employers Agent and Project Management services.
Working across JCT and NEC contracts.
Assisting with the delivery of residential projects across both the private and public sectors.
Working with Developers, Housing Associations and Local Authorities.
Attending project meetings and visiting sites across the Cambridge and East Midlands area.
Developing your commercial, contractual and project management knowledge.
Working towards your APC and achieving MRICS status.
What Are They Looking For?
This is an opportunity suited to someone at the early stages of their career who has the ambition to become a successful Employers Agent / Project Manager.
Ideally, you will have:
An RICS accredited degree in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying or Project Management.
Some experience within a property or construction consultancy, although this is not essential. A couple of years' experience is more than enough.
Candidates from a contractor background will also be considered, provided they have the relevant degree.
Ideally, some exposure to JCT and/or NEC contracts.
An interest in, or previous experience of, residential projects. Experience within the sector would be advantageous, but a genuine desire to work in this area is equally important.
A clear ambition to develop a career in Project Management / Employers Agent services.
A desire to achieve MRICS and continue progressing within a forward thinking consultancy.
Career Progression & APC Support
One of the biggest attractions of this opportunity is the genuine commitment to developing people.
The consultancy has an excellent company wide APC support network, with a pass rate significantly above the RICS average and a 100% success rate at second sitting.
Your progression will be organic, based on your ability, development and ambitions rather than simply time served.
The anticipated pathway is:
Assistant: Supporting senior colleagues and developing your technical and project delivery experience.
Surveyor: Taking on greater responsibility and managing your own projects as your capabilities develop.
Chartered Surveyor (MRICS): Achieving professional accreditation with the support of the business.
Senior / Associate and beyond: Continuing to develop your career, take on greater responsibility and progress within the consultancy.
There are no artificial ceilings on progression. The business wants to help you develop at a pace that suits you, with the opportunity to build a long term career.
Salary & Benefits
Salary up to £35k, depending on experience.
25 days annual leave.
Flexible working arrangements, typically 2–3 days in the office and 2–3 days working from home.
Paid professional membership fees.
Enhanced pension contributions.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Life assurance.
Perkbox benefits, including retail and gym discounts.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Further company benefits.
Interested?
This is a genuinely good opportunity for someone looking to establish themselves within Employers Agent / Project Management.
You will be joining a business with an excellent reputation, a strong pipeline of work, a supportive team and, importantly, a clear commitment to developing its people.
If you're looking for a consultancy where you can learn, develop, achieve your APC and build a long-term career without artificial barriers to progression, this is well worth exploring.
For a confidential discussion, get in touch.
To apply, simply click the link and submit your CV.
If this role isn't quite the right fit but you'd like to have an initial, informal conversation about your next move or even just how the market is, feel free to give me a call on . You can also connect with me on LI – Rory Thompson.
I'm currently working on a range of opportunities across the property and construction consultancy space, so even if this role isn't the one, there may be others that align more closely with what you're looking for.
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