Construction Agent, Operations Manager

Position: Employers Agent
An established multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is currently seeking an experienced Employer's Agent to join their growing team across Cardiff, Swansea, and Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Employer's Agent to work on a broad range of residential and regeneration projects, including schemes for Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and local authorities.

The Employer's Agent

The successful Employer's Agent will take the lead on multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required standards. This Employer's Agent role offers a dynamic workload and the opportunity to progress your career in a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities:

Manage the end-to-end delivery of construction projects, acting as the key point of contact for clients.
Administer JCT and NEC contracts including tender documentation and contract negotiation.
Undertake cost management duties, ensuring value for money and budget compliance.
Conduct feasibility studies, prepare cost plans and advise on procurement strategies.
Oversee project quality standards, risk mitigation and compliance with industry regulations.
Lead stakeholder coordination, chair progress meetings, and provide regular project reporting.
Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors and client representatives throughout the project lifecycle.

Employer's Agent - Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar Employer's Agent or Project Management role.
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.
Strong working knowledge of JCT/NEC contracts, construction processes and procurement routes.
Demonstrable experience delivering residential and mixed-use schemes, ideally including RSLs.
Excellent communication, negotiation and client liaison skills.
Able to manage budgets, timelines and teams efficiently across multiple projects.
Understanding of UK building regulations, health & safety, and quality assurance processes.
Chartered status (MRICS/MCIOB) is desirable, though candidates working towards this will also be considered.

What's in it for you?

£40,000 - £50,000
25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
APC Programme
Health insurance
Hybrid working
Generous Pension Plan
Life assurance
Mobile and Laptop
Car allowance
Regular socials
Cycle to work scheme
Supportive culture
Flexible working conditions
Great work-life balance
Income protection
Internal training programmes
Death in Service contribution
Health & Wellness programme

If you are an Employers Agent considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James.

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Employers Agent / Surveying / Construction / MRICS / FRICS / Quantity Surveyor / Contract Administration / Associate Director / Construction Consultancy / Fee Generation / Pre-Construction Planning / Quantity Surveying / QS / Cost Manager / Cost Consultant / Consultancy