Project Manager/Employers Agent

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs

£45,000–£65,000

Project Manager/Employers Agent

Introducing an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Project Manager/Employers Agent – Building Safety & Cladding Remediation.

Job Summary

This role supports a consultancy of chartered surveyors in the delivery of complex cladding remediation projects on mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings across the UK.

The individual will work as a Project Manager, Employers Agent/Contract Administrator – depending on form of construction contract – coordinating designs/specifications, procurement, contractor management, programme delivery, and client advisory services.

The role is well suited to someone progressing toward their RICS APC or recently qualified, with an interest for improving technical understanding of façade remediation, building safety regulations, and construction project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage cladding remediation projects from initial brief through design, procurement, construction, and handover.
Act as Employers Agent/Contract Administrator under various forms of contract (typically JCT), ensuring compliance, quality, and contractual performance.
Assist clients in navigating building safety legislation, including requirements under the Building Safety Act and related regulatory guidance.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, fire engineers, façade consultants, and contractors.
Prepare and update project programmes, risk registers, and delivery plans.
Support cost management activities including budget tracking, valuations, change control, and final accounts.
Facilitate communication between clients, surveyors, contractors, and safety specialists to ensure timely decision-making.
Prepare high-quality reports, procurement documents, tender evaluations, and client updates.
Oversee site progress, quality inspections, compliance checks, and record-keeping for building safety files.
Ensure all project documentation meets relevant standards, governance requirements, and regulatory expectations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Experience delivering or supporting cladding remediation or building-safety projects.
Background as a Project Manager, Employers Agent, Quantity Surveyor, or similar built-environment professional.
Working knowledge of façade systems, fire safety requirements, and construction processes for mid-rise/high-rise buildings.
Experience managing or assisting with procurement, contract administration, or design coordination.
Working toward RICS APC or recently chartered.
Experience with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated duty holder roles.
Knowledge of EWS1 processes, PAS 9980 assessments, and fire-risk appraisal methodologies.
Experience in housing, local authority, or residential high-rise refurbishment.

Knowledge Areas

Façade systems, external wall construction, and cladding remediation best practice.
PAS 9980:2022, EWS1 assessments, and relevant fire-safety engineering principles.
Building Safety Act 2022: Gateways, duty holders, Golden Thread, and occupied building requirements.
JCT contract forms and Employers Agent responsibilities.
Construction procurement and supply-chain management.
Project risk management, programme control, and contractor oversight.