Senior Employer's Agent – Construction Consultancy

A multidisciplinary consultancy based in Central London is seeking a Senior Employer's Agent to join their growing Strategic Developments Team. This is an opportunity for a Senior Employer's Agent to play a key role in delivering high-quality residential-led mixed-use schemes while supporting the expansion into BTR, Later Living and commercial sectors.

The Senior Employer's Agent will initially focus on residential developments, with clear progression into more diverse asset classes as the team grows. This role is ideal for a Senior Employer's Agent looking to take ownership of projects and work closely with senior leadership on complex, high-value schemes.

The Senior Employer's Agent's role

As a Senior Employer's Agent, you will lead projects from inception through to completion, acting as the key client interface and ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Acting as Employer's Agent across pre and post contract stages

Managing procurement, tendering and contract administration

Drafting and reviewing contracts, scopes and Employer's Requirements

Leading stakeholder engagement across clients, consultants and contractors

Overseeing project programmes, budgets and risk management

Supporting junior team members and contributing to team growth

Projects may include major mixed-use developments, affordable housing schemes and large-scale infrastructure works.

The Senior Employer's Agent

The successful Senior Employer's Agent will demonstrate:

Proven experience delivering Employer's Agent services on residential or mixed-use schemes

Strong knowledge of JCT contracts (NEC experience advantageous)

Experience across both pre and post contract duties

A degree in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management or similar

MRICS/MCIOB or working towards (supported if applicable)

Understanding of affordable housing and residential sectors

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

This role suits a high-performing Senior Employer's Agent who may be targeting Associate level in the near future.

In Return?

£72,000 – £80,000

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)

Pension and professional fees paid

Clear progression pathway to Associate

Exposure to high-profile London developments

Keywords: Senior Employer's Agent | EA | Residential | Mixed-Use | JCT | London