Construction Agent, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Position: Employers Agent
Location: Cambridgeshire

A respected property and construction consultancy with a long-established reputation in the Cambridge market is seeking an Employers Agent to strengthen its specialist residential team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Employers Agent to take ownership of a varied portfolio of affordable housing, regeneration, and private residential developments, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful Employers Agent will be responsible for administering development contracts, coordinating project stakeholders, and ensuring schemes are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations. Working closely with developers, housing associations, consultants, and contractors, you will play a key role in protecting client interests while driving projects through to successful completion.

This position is well suited to an Employers Agent who enjoys a client-facing role, thrives in a collaborative consultancy environment, and is looking to progress their career while working on meaningful residential developments across Cambridge.

Employers Agent
- Key Responsibilities:

Acting as Employers Agent across residential and affordable housing developments

Administering JCT Design & Build contracts throughout project delivery

Chairing project meetings and coordinating communication between all stakeholders

Monitoring programme, quality, risk, and contractual compliance

Reviewing contractor submissions, payment applications, and project documentation

Providing clear commercial and contractual advice to clients from inception to completion

Employers Agent - Candidate Requirements:

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or a related construction discipline

Previous experience delivering Employers Agent services within a consultancy environment

Strong knowledge of JCT Design & Build contracts

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

MRICS, MCIOB or working towards professional chartership is desirable

Organised, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple projects simultaneously

In Return:

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Ongoing professional development and career progression

Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of residential developments

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

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Reference #DM22501

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