Assistant Employers Agent/Project Manager

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.

Assistant Employers Agent/Project Manager

Location: Orpington/Hybrid

Hours: 35 per week

Are you looking to build a career in project management within the built environment?

Want to learn from experienced professionals while working on meaningful construction projects across Kent and East Sussex? Our small team of Employer's Agents in Orpington is looking for an Assistant Employer's Agent who is passionate about the built environment, well organised and keen to develop.

An Employer's Agent makes sure the contract between the client and contractor runs smoothly - overseeing communication, managing key milestones and ensuring everyone meets their obligations. You'll play a key part in keeping construction projects on track and delivering great outcomes for clients.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be learning on the job through a mix of office based work and site visits. You'll get involved in;

• Shadowing senior members of the team, both within the office environment and also on construction sites.

• Assisting with:

  • Taking meeting notes and minute preparation.

  • Reviewing drawings that are received, against the contractual requirements.

  • Handover procedures including checking documentation against contractual requirements and inspections of completed units on site.

  • Reviewing contractors' applications for payment.

  • Issuing contractual notices during the construction period.

  • Preparation of and updating information tracker documents using Microsoft Excel.

  • Carrying out end of the defect liability inspections of properties (usually whilst occupied) and compiling a schedule of any defects identified.

  • Managing digital filing and project documentation.

What you'll need:

Qualifications

• A level 5 construction related qualification, OR;

• At least 2 years' experience as an Assistant - Employer's Agent / Quantity Surveyor / Construction Project Manager / Building Surveyor

• Full UK Driving licence and own vehicle for travel across Kent and East Sussex.

Knowledge

You should have a basic understanding of:

• Construction technology and techniques.

• Basic law and construction law or an appetite towards learning more about.

• Standard construction contract forms or an appetite towards learning more about.

Skills

• Able to produce written reports in good English

• Numerate.

• Proficient in the use of standard IT software including MS Word and Excel, and able to learn and use bespoke software.

• Provide appropriate levels of feedback to others e.g to line manager.

• Good communicator with great people skills.

• Personable and confident.

• Able to work on own initiative but accept and seek guidance when required.

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!

Who we are

We're a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we're committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life. You can find out more about our work on our website

Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are:

• Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.

• Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.

• Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.

• Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.

• Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.

• Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing

If you are a talented individual, with a commercial mind, and align to our values, please apply. If this job isn't quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within our construction consultancy, please connect with us so you can be notified about relevant future vacancies.

calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.