Job Title: Project Manager / Employer’s Agent (Building Safety & Cladding Remediation)

Location: London/Kent / remote / hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a specialist consultancy of chartered surveyors, supporting the delivery of complex cladding remediation projects on mid-rise and high-rise residential buildings across the UK.

Working in the capacity of Project Manager, Employer’s Agent, or Contract Administrator (depending on the form of construction contract), the successful candidate will coordinate designs and specifications, manage procurement and contractors, oversee programme delivery, and provide client advisory services.

This role is ideally suited to someone progressing towards their RICS APC or who has recently qualified, with a genuine interest in deepening their 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 Employer’s 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 2022 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 clear communication between clients, surveyors, contractors, and safety specialists to enable 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 Requirements

• Proven experience delivering or supporting cladding remediation or building safety projects.
• Background as a Project Manager, Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor, or similar built environment professional.
• Working knowledge of façade systems, fire safety requirements, and construction processes for mid‑rise and high‑rise buildings.
• Experience managing or assisting with procurement, contract administration, or design coordination.

Desirable Attributes

• Working towards 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.

Key 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 Employer’s Agent responsibilities.
• Construction procurement and supply chain management.
• Project risk management, programme control, and contractor oversight.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements and are keen to join a team with genuine opportunities for career progression, please apply using the “Apply Now” button at the top of the page.