Senior Employer's Agent/Quantity Surveyor- Permanent- London Bridge

I'm recruiting for a Senior Employer's Agent/Quantity Surveyor on behalf of a sociable, yet hardworking multi-disciplinary consultancy. They are committed to providing the highest level of service to their clients- doing so almost comes naturally to them with their 80 years of experience behind them.

As a company they have a great team ambience, ensuring that their employees are offered the highest level of training & support to succeed in their roles. It's not all hard work & no play though, they are often organising their own events and pre Covid they were often out and about arranging trips to the theatre, holding BBQs and organising charity events. They just "get it" when it comes to looking after their employees. For this reason, they offer a competitive salary & benefits package, recognising that everybody has different needs.

Due to recent success in securing some large, long-term appointments they can provide this exciting opportunity for career progression within this Quantity Surveying and Employer's Agent role.

They are seeking a suitably experienced candidate who can demonstrate relevant knowledge, undertaking the role on a wide range of new build housing and mixed-use regeneration projects within London and the surrounding Counties.

Main Responsibilities:



Employer's Agent duties from inception to completion of projects, including but not limited to:



* Developing a client brief and assembling the project delivery team
* Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender
* Preparation of robust and accurate tender and contract packages
* Undertaking various forms of tender process (OJEU, framework and negotiated)
* The ability to interrogate Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer's Requirements are fulfilled
* Preparing contract engrossments
* Acting as Employer's Agent, Client Representative or Contract Administrator for the delivery of the project(s) which will require:



- A sound grasp of development control / regulatory requirements and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector

- Chairing meetings, taking minutes and following up action plans

- Undertaking all day to day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, D&B or similar Contracts or bespoke Development Agreements

- An ability to record, document and instruct necessary actions as required for the delivery of Contracts

- An ability to identify aspects of risk and to seek guidance from Senior Colleagues at the correct time in order to manage and mitigate such risks

Cost Consultancy / Quantity Surveying duties, including but not limited to:



* Production of Order of Cost Estimates and benchmarking for feasibility and option appraisals.
* Full production and management of Elemental Cost Estimates including use of measurement CostX software and presentation to clients.
* Tender Reports and Value for Money Reports.
* Experience in BoQ production (not essential, but advantageous).
* Review and reporting on sub-contract Packages for two stage tendering or open book procurement.
* Pre and Post Contract cost management / reporting.

Although you shall have an ability to undertake the above functions autonomously, the candidate shall recognise when additional or senior input is required.

Person Specification - Essential Criteria (qualifications, experience, skills, qualities)



* University degree in either Quantity Surveying or a similar construction related subject
* RICS qualified, or close to sitting final assessment
* Experience in residential development
* Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with colleagues, clients and wider team in a professional manner.
* Able to work within a team
* Diligent with attention to detail
* Able to think ahead and problem solve
* An ability to form and develop client relationships and to seek to develop new business opportunities
* A desire to coach junior colleagues by working collaboratively for the successful delivery of projects



Desirable Criteria:



* Experience in non-residential development (including education and hospitality sectors)
* Full UK Drivers Licence
* The post holder may need a DBS check due to the nature of the work involved



What will you get in return?

* 24 days annual leave + bank holidays (with incremental increases at 5y, 10y & 15y of service)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Childcare vouchers
* Life assurance scheme
* Free eye tests
* 4% employer pension contributions