Employer’s Agent

We recognise the importance of the Employer’s Agent role through the construction of a project in ensuring that any residual design related issues are effectively managed through to the construction period are mitigated. In our experience a dedicated in-house resource rather than a sub-contracted advisor bring much greater benefits in ensuring that a higher quality building is delivered, defect free.

What services are included:

• Liaise with Tenant’s Representative
• Facilitate the Design Review Procedure
• Monitor contractor design and construction program
• Establish reporting and monitoring procedures with client
• Carry out monthly valuations in line with the construction cashflow
• Regular site visits/meeting to monitor quality
• Manage tenant instructions and change notices
• Monitor building contract obligations
• Liaison with Tenants Representative, Funders Agent, Independent Tester/Certifier and any 3rd party agents (i.e. Pharmacies)
• Conduct joint inspections
• Ensure contractor provides the necessary test certificates and O&M manuals
• Liaise with Party responsible for CDM
• Manage the successful resolution of disputes
• Ensure snagging lists are cleared
• Witness pre-completion commissioning & review contractors O&M Manuals
• Commission and approve O&M Manuals
• Approve construction final account
• Carry out post completion inspections

Outcomes of this service

• Reduction in the number of external interfaces
• More hands on and direct control throughout the build
• Provides a building which is of a higher build quality, with less operational post completion defects