Assistant Project Manager/Employers Agent – (JPC-104)

Job description

Role: Assistant Project Manager/Employers Agent – (JPC-104)

Location: Cambridge Office

Sector: Public & Private Sector Consultancy

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000

Overview

The role will incorporate assisting the Project Manager/Employer’s Agent in delivery of Projects for a variety of Clients.

Duties

Work for a small team, reporting directly to the Team Leader / Delivery Director.

Experience/Qualifications

• Preferably a degree level qualification (other qualifications will be considered).
• Previous office work, preferably within a construction setting.

Skills, Knowledge and Understanding

• Support liaison with Clients, Contractors, Developers, Clerk of Works and other key stakeholders.
• Begin to understand the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as Clients.
• Develop and understanding of the requirements of your role as EA/PM within the business with close collaboration with your manager/team leader.
• Begin to advise clients on matters arising on schemes.
• Taking minutes in meetings and understanding the context of discussion points.
• Understand key deliverables within your contract to ensure the Client gets the information they need.

Pre-Contract Procedures and Administration

• Pre-Contract Procedures and Admin.
• Assist with discussions with Contractors, Developers, Clients and Stakeholders.
• Begin to understand the requirements of Housing Associations and Local Authorities and how they differ as clients.
• Develop an understanding of the requirements of your role as EA/PM within the business with close collaboration with your manager/team leader.
• Take Pre-Contract minutes.
• Develop and understand the brief along with your Team Leader to assist scheme delivery.
• Preparation of Notices, Certificates and Payments.
• Carry out key reviews to identify scheme compliance vs key criteria.
• Sustainability.
• Funding.
• Cost Benchmarking understanding.
• Assist with the tender processes and procurement of key consultants.

Post-Contract Procedures and Administration

• Post-Contract Procedures and Admin.
• Continue with the above actions in to Contract.
• Carry out interim site inspections.
• Carry out snagging and de-snagging inspections.
• Carry out handover inspections ensuring successful Client delivery.
• Developing Client relationships with Project Managers.
• Following the Clients’ QMS to ensure standardised delivery.
• Carry out End of Defects inspections.
• Assist with the issue and agreement of Final Accounts/Statements.

Training

Support will be provided to develop the successful candidate

Clients

• Housing Associations
• Local Authorities

Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary bonus incentive
• Pension contributions
• Private medical insurance
• 28 days holiday (incl.Bank Holidays)
• 3-4 days during Xmas period
• 1 day off for birthday

Salary

£30,000 to £40,000 per annum

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English