Senior Employer's Agent – Construction Consultancy

A leading multidisciplinary consultancy based in Central London is seeking an experienced Senior Employer's Agent to join their Strategic Developments team. This is a standout opportunity for a Senior Employer's Agent to lead high-quality residential-led mixed-use schemes across London and the South East.

The successful Senior Employer's Agent will play a pivotal role in delivering complex developments from inception through to completion, working with well-regarded clients on prestigious projects. This Senior Employer's Agent role is ideal for a driven and client-facing professional who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The Senior Employer's Agent will take ownership of multiple schemes while contributing to a high-performing and inclusive team culture.

The Senior Employer's Agent's role

The Senior Employer's Agent will lead and coordinate all aspects of residential-led mixed-use developments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. The Senior Employer's Agent will act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and contractors, managing stakeholder relationships effectively.

You will oversee procurement processes, including tendering, contract negotiation, and award, while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. The Senior Employer's Agent will develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and risk registers, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues.

Regular site inspections will form part of the role, alongside preparing detailed reports and updates for senior stakeholders. The Senior Employer's Agent will also manage project documentation and support junior team members, ensuring consistent delivery excellence across multiple schemes.

The Senior Employer's Agent

The ideal Senior Employer's Agent will have a minimum of 5 years' experience delivering Employer's Agent duties on residential and mixed-use developments. A degree in Building Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is essential.

Professional accreditation such as MRICS or MCIOB (or working towards) is highly desirable. Strong knowledge of JCT contracts is required, with an understanding of NEC forms beneficial.

The Senior Employer's Agent will be a confident communicator with excellent leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and leading multidisciplinary teams is essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Project or Asta Powerproject is expected, alongside strong IT skills.

In Return?

£75,000 – £82,000
Discretionary bonus and regular salary reviews
Hybrid working (up to 2 days from home)
Payment of professional membership fees
Strong pipeline of high-profile projects
Excellent benefits package including pension and wellbeing support

Keywords: Senior Employer's Agent | MRICS | Mixed-Use Developments | JCT Contracts | London | Construction Consultancy