Employer’s Agent - Construction in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Role Overview

• Act as an experienced Employer's Agent shaping diverse portfolios of affordable housing and Build to Rent projects of up to 350 homes.

• Focus on innovative delivery incorporating Zero Carbon, Zero Energy Bills, Passivhaus principles, and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

• Lead delivery strategies, drive performance across complex programmes, and ensure high standards of quality, sustainability, and value.

• Contribute to business development, team growth, and the execution of managed growth strategies.

Criteria & Qualifications

• MRICS or MCIOB professional qualification preferred.

• University degree with active progress towards APC/RICS qualifications.

• Background in Building Surveying or Quantity Surveying with a minimum of two years of experience.

• Proven track record as an Employer's Agent, ideally within affordable housing.

• Full UK Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver residential projects from inception to completion across affordable housing, Build to Rent, and market sale sectors.

• Implement project modelling and financial viability principles.

• Apply a sound grasp of development control, funding, and delivery standards within the residential sector.

• Handle day-to-day contract administration for new build housing and mixed-use developments under JCT Design & Build Contracts or bespoke Development Agreements.

• Oversee full project life cycles, including CDM regulations, procurement routes, and construction contracts.

• Prepare robust and accurate tender and contract packages.

• Record, document, and instruct necessary actions for contract delivery.

• Identify project risks early and seek senior guidance to effectively manage and mitigate them.

• Undertake basic functions autonomously while recognising when senior input is required.

• Utilize familiarity with Party Wall matters.

• Work alongside senior team members to support business growth strategies.

Essential Personal Skills

• Strategic Thinking: Align project delivery with long-term client and business objectives.

• Communication Excellence: Provide clear, concise reporting and translate technical details for clients, funders, and boards.

• Relationship Building: Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence to build trusted partnerships with clients, project teams, and stakeholders.

• Commercial Acumen: Understand risk, value, and balanced decision-making to protect client interests and identify business opportunities.

• Leadership & Decisiveness: Chair meetings with confidence, challenge constructively, and make clear recommendations under pressure.

• Negotiation & Influencing: Navigate contractor negotiations and resolve disputes while maintaining professional relationships.

• Risk Awareness & Problem Solving: Proactively identify programme, cost, and compliance risks with actionable solutions.