Employers Agent
Location: Orpington
Reports to: Partner
About Us
Faithorn Farrell Timms is a nationally recognised, award-winning consultancy known for excellence in the social housing and public sectors. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long-term client relationships. Our work enhances communities by ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but improve the lives of those who use them.
Role Overview
You will have a proactive approach and an enthusiasm for delivering a variety of construction projects. With comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of surveying including both pre and post contract related duties you will relish the opportunity to manage a range of projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Client liaison including include presentation of schemes, project programming and other matters affecting delivery of service.
- Act as the Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent on a wide range of building types, utilising all standard forms of construction.
- Preparation of tender documentation for submission to contractors, analysis of tender returns and tender reporting.
- Preparation of Specifications, Employers Requirements/design briefs, preliminary documents.
- Contract administration including (but not limited to) Compiling Building Contracts and Development Agreements.
- Leading and chairing meetings, ensuring that all parties involved communicate and co-operate to fulfil their obligations.
- Appointing Professional Team and management of their performance.
- Visiting sites, carrying out and issuing inspection reports.
- Preparing and presenting initial appraisal and feasibility reports.
- Preparing and presenting outline design proposals, including preparation of budget estimate costs.
- Interim Valuation Procedures and agree final accounts.
- End of defects inspections and reporting.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks within the organisation and in line with the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Skills and Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) degree or similar in Building Surveying/Quantity surveying/ Project Management with relevant working experience.
- Associate membership of RICS or equivalent recognised qualification (or working towards)
Key Competencies
- Communication: effective communication skills and able to tailor messages effectively for the audience
- Decision Making: ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload
- Problem Solving: ability to foresee and resolve issues with practical guidance
- Project Management: ensure deadlines are achievable and adhered to
- Stakeholder Management: capability to manage all parties whilst preserving relationships
Why Join FFT?
- Be part of a respected and forward-thinking practice.
- Work on meaningful projects that impact communities.
- Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
