In today’s fast paced construction environment, clients need certainty that their projects will be delivered on time, on budget and to the required quality. Under a Design & Build procurement route, the employer’s agent (EA) plays a critical role – acting as the client’s representative and advisor from early concept through to final handover.
What do we do?
Design & Build contracts offer clients clear benefits, including greater cost certainty, improved risk transfer and enhanced flexibility in how a scheme is delivered. As experienced employer’s agents, we ensure these advantages are fully realised.
We are skilled and effective employer’s agents and are highly experienced across a range of project types and sectors. We proactively identify and manage key project issues, and provide a dedicated resource to manage all the quality, cost and time aspects of a project. Our roots in quantity surveying and commercial management mean we bring real contractual strength and cost intelligence to every project.
Our extensive experience spans both standard forms of Design & Build contract and bespoke Development Agreements. We are also well versed in delivering adapted ‘Purchaser’s Agent’ roles where required to support specific funding or development arrangements.
Our role and scope can be adapted to suit our clients’ needs, including:
- Establish QA control processes and procedures and identify project risks
- Procurement Options Appraisal
- Production of the Employer’s Requirements
- Manage the tender process and production of tender report; advising on Contractor recommendation
- Contract documentation production and Contractor appointment
- Contract administration and site visits and reports to employer
- Production of bespoke project and cost status reports
- Manage the practical completion and handover procedures including snagging and certification
- Ensuring Health & Safety and Operation & Maintenance files are in place
Who do we help?
Our employer’s agents support a wide range of clients, including:
- developers
- registered providers
- build-to-rent providers
- investors
- funders
- contractors
- local authorities
- further education institutes