Senior Quantity Surveyor / Employers agent, Orpington

Employers Agent We are on the lookout for a Senior EA to join the team! A suitable candidate could come from either a QS, PM, or BS background, but are looking to specialise into the role of an EA. There is an ever-growing need for this professional service and the work does not stop coming through, which is ideal in the current climate. You will have the chance to work on residential newbuild & refurbishment projects in excess of £20m. Main Responsibilities and Duties: The successful applicant will be able to hone their skills to effectively perform as an Employer?s Agent managing build projects from inception to completion, including but not limited to: * Developing a client brief and assembling the project delivery team * Procuring necessary consultancy services to develop a project to planning submission/tender * Preparation of robust and accurate tender and contract packages * Undertaking various forms of tender process (OJEU framework and negotiated) * The ability to analyse and review Contractor/Developer and Designer proposals and ensure that the Employer?s Requirements are fulfilled * Preparing contract engrossments * Acting as Employer?s Agent, Client Representative or Contract Administrator for the delivery of the project(s) which will require: - An understanding of development control and funding/delivery standards within the housing sector - Chairing meetings, taking minutes, and following up action plans - Undertaking all day to day administrative duties on the delivery of developments under the terms of JCT, D&B or similar Contracts or bespoke Development Agreements - An ability to record, document and instruct necessary actions as required for the delivery of Contracts - An ability to identify aspects of risk and to seek guidance from Senior Colleagues at the correct time in order to manage and mitigate such risks Although you shall have an ability to undertake the above functions autonomously, the candidate shall recognise when additional or senior input is required. Person Specification ? Essential Criteria (qualifications, experience, skills, qualities) * University degree in either Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying or a similar construction related subject * Must have a minimum of 3 years? experience as an Employer?s Agent combined with Quantity/Building surveying background * RICS qualified, or working towards APC/RICS qualification * Experience in residential development * Good interpersonal skills, able to interact with colleagues, clients and wider team in a professional manner * Able to work within a team * Diligent with attention to detail * Able to think ahead and problem solve * An ability to form and develop client relationships and to seek to develop new business opportunities * A desire to develop into the role of coaching junior colleagues Desirable Criteria: * Experience in non-residential development (including education and hospitality sectors) * Experience in preparation of Value for Money Reports and Order of Cost Estimates * Full UK Drivers Licence * The post holder will need a DBS check due to the nature of the work involved