Employer's Agent

Employer’s Agent position available in West / South-West London, for a professional with residential project experience. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality Employer’s Agent/Contract Administration duties on new build residential developments for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Private Developers. Salary up to £60k.
In this Employer’s Agent London job, you will support Pre-Contract Surveyors and independently act as an Employer’s Agent for the delivery of residential projects. Hybrid working is an option to allow you to work remotely for 2 days a week.

Project Details

You will be working on new build residential schemes for a mixture of public and private sector clients, including Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and Private Developers.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support pre-contract activities: develop project briefs, assemble delivery teams, procure consultancy services, and prepare tender/contract packages.
• Conduct and analyse tender processes and review contractor/developer proposals.
• Prepare and administer building contracts (JCT, Design and Build, bespoke agreements).
• Chair progress meetings, issue minutes, and manage ongoing project performance.
• Monitor time, cost, and quality, reporting regularly to the client.
• Manage project handover, including pre-handover inspections and post-completion activities (defects, final account, auditing building manuals).

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience delivering Employer’s Agent/Contract Administration services for housing projects.
• Exposure to working with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, or Private Developers.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ambition to grow professionally within the consultancy environment.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• MRICS qualified or working towards APC, or other relevant professional qualification.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Project Management, or similar.    

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This consultancy has a strong track record of delivering residential projects in the housing sector. They pride themselves on providing tailored services to clients while supporting employees with structured career progression, training, and APC support.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary up to £60k, depending on experience
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH per week).
• 25 days annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Government pension scheme (NEST).
• Accident insurance and PPE provided.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.
• Full funding for RICS (or other professional body) membership and CPD support.