Senior Surveyor PM – Employer’s Agent Full Time

London, UK
UCA Consulting ltd

Company Info

With a vision to be identified as a trusted client advisor, our clients are national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They are a leading, forward thinking multi-disciplinary consultancy in the business for over 80 years.

They are a multi-award winning business that has retained its family culture and values where the health and wellbeing of their staff is taken seriously. They have a well-being initiative ‘Healthy Together’ and an active staff social club where you will get the opportunity to meet other colleagues for social and fun occasions and build friendships along the way.  

Hours: 

• 35 Hours a week

Job Purpose

We are a growing consultancy practice and due to increasing business we are looking for an experienced Senior PM/EA to join our expanding team of Employer’s Agents where your contribution will be highly valued.   We can offer you the opportunity to be involved with an exciting range of new build housing and mixed-use regeneration projects, with values in the range of £2-£100m+, within London and the surrounding home-counties, working with some of our prestigious clients. 

Position summary

The successful applicant will be able to hone their skills to effectively perform as an Employer’s Agent managing build projects from inception to completion, 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 analyse and review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer’s Requirements are fulfilled
• Preparing contract engrossments
• Have a thorough understanding of the upcoming Building Safety Bill
• Acting as PM/Employer’s Agent, Client Representative or Contract Administrator for the delivery of the project(s) which will require: 
• An understanding of development control 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 to manage and mitigate such risks.

Candidate Requirements:

• University degree in Project Management, Building Surveying or a similar construction related subject
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience as a PM/Employer’s Agent combined with PM/Building surveying background
• RICS/MAPM qualified preferred.
• Experience in residential development
• Good interpersonal skills, polite, able to interact with colleagues, clients, and the wider team in a professional manner 
• Able to work within a team
• Sound commercial awareness
• 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/manage junior colleagues by working collaboratively for the successful delivery of projects

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in preparation of Value for Money Reports
• Full UK Drivers Licence
• The post holder will need a valid CSCS card

Training and Development:

• Our Clients are keen to assist individuals in developing work related professional interests.   The Practice takes training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all personnel. 
• They offer continuous development through coaching and mentoring and in-house training to keep you updated on current case law and working practices on changes to legislation, all of which have contributed to our enviable record of RICS APC success.  
• As a team, they encourage collaboration with colleagues from their other disciplines throughout the practice, so you can be sure your skills and knowledge will be enhanced through this collaborative approach.  

Key Values

• Professional Integrity
• Technical Expertise
• Solution Focused
• Reliable Personal Service