About the job

Description

We are seeking a friendly and experienced Employer’s Agent to join our clients growing multidisciplinary team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects with the flexibility of hybrid working.

You’ll be a key part of delivering high-quality construction projects across sectors including residential, education, commercial, blue light, and regeneration. The role involves full project lifecycle involvement, with particular focus on client liaison, contract administration, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Employer’s Agent or Contract Administrator on a variety of projects
• Prepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility reports
• Manage tendering procedures, contract documentation, and budget estimates
• Coordinate and attend project meetings, preparing agendas and minutes
• Monitor site progress and quality of works, advising on risk and compliance
• Advise clients on CDM Regulations and lead health & safety awareness
• Issue EA instructions and manage financial statements
• Coordinate handovers, inspections, and close-out processes
• Negotiate and agree final accounts with contractors

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or similar
• Proven post-qualification experience in a consultancy environment
• Demonstrated Employer’s Agent experience
• Strong communication and client liaison skills

Desirable Skills

• Associate membership of RICS or equivalent professional body
• Experience working on residential and/or education sector projects

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours (7.25-hour day, core hours 10:00–16:15)
• Hybrid working options
• Life assurance – 4x salary
• Birthday leave
• Biannual pay reviews
• Scottish Widows pension with matched contributions (4.5%)
• Professional development support and sponsorship of professional fees
• 2 CSR days per year (paid)
• Access to in-house mental health first aiders
• Regular team social events