Location: Winchester

Due to our continuing success within the residential development sector Ridge has an opportunity for an experienced Employers Agent to come and join our large and expanding multi-disciplinary team in our Winchester office. You will be working alongside professionals from a mix of backgrounds, including building surveying, project and cost management, engineering and architecture, all committed to delivering for our wide range of clients. This role will enable someone to develop their career within the business with the opportunity to expand the service and develop a team of specialist service delivery in this area.

• Support with pre contract and post contract client, developer and contractor meetings, taking and issuing minutes promptly
• Undertake review of drawings and specification proposals from contractors and developers
• Assist with the compilation of specifications and tender documents, including Employer’s Requirements
• Coordination of specialist surveys and tasks required from other project related consultants
• Assist with the auditing and monitoring of construction projects in relation to planning condition compliance, building control elements and warranty providers’ requirements
• Monitoring progress with adoption agreements relating to highways, drainage and  off-site works obligations
• Preparing and maintaining a master programme from concept to completion, to record principal activities and identify critical dates
• Arranging the execution of Contract Documents, Performance Bonds and Warranties
• Assist client with audit information including schedules of accommodation, floor areas and other information such as life cycle cost calculations and insurance re-building costings
• On-site inspections and pre-handover ‘snagging’
• Tracking and monitoring post completion defects, liaising with clients’ customer care teams and ensuring satisfactory conclusion of defects

Whilst a background and understanding of construction and development is desirable, we are specifically looking for an individual with a desire to learn and progress rapidly.  Excellent organisational skills and communication (both written and verbal) are essential, as is the ability to form close business relationships with busy colleagues whom you will learn from, as well as providing a reliable and personable service to our clients.

What's in it for you?

Our vision is to be ever progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes: 

• Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
• Purposeful and meaningful work
• Continual development and mentoring
• Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
• Happiness and enjoyment
• Openness, honesty and integrity
• Acting as one team

 Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect: 

• A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy / sell to suit you
• 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
• An inclusive wellbeing offer:

• Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
• Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you & your team
• Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.