Employers Agent

At Synergy, we provide expert Employer's Agent services for construction projects, offering comprehensive support and guidance throughout the lifecycle of your development. 

Our RICS Chartered Surveyors act as your trusted partner, ensuring that your project is delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Whether you are a developer, investor, or property owner, our Employer's Agent services allow you to focus on your core business, confident that your construction project is being effectively managed and controlled.

An Employer's Agent (EA) is a key role in construction project management. As an independent, impartial party, the Employer's Agent acts on behalf of the employer (the client) to oversee and manage the construction process, from design through to completion. The role is similar to that of a Project Manager, but with a stronger focus on the contractual and legal aspects of the project, ensuring that the project stays within budget, meets deadlines, and complies with regulations.

As your Employer's Agent, we take on a range of responsibilities to ensure the smooth delivery of your project. Our services include, but are not limited to:

We provide full contract administration services, ensuring that all parties comply with the terms of the contract. We manage the construction team, including contractors and subcontractors, to ensure the project is completed in line with the contract terms. We:

• Help to review feasibility, budget and prepare Employers Requirements
• Procurement Strategy & Tenders
• Help in the selection of multi-disciplinary teams and contractors
• Issue instructions and certificates as required by the contract.
• Administer contract clauses and manage changes or variations.
• Ensure proper management of construction risks, including delays, cost overruns, and compliance issues.
• Oversee the financial management of the project, including payment certifications and budget monitoring.

A key aspect of our Employer’s Agent role is ensuring that your project is delivered within the approved budget. We closely monitor costs, ensuring transparency and early identification of any budgetary issues. Our services include:

• Initial cost planning and budget setting.
• Ongoing cost monitoring throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approval of contractor payments and valuations.
• Managing variations and assessing the financial impact of changes to the scope of works.

We ensure that your project is delivered on time by managing the construction programme and tracking key milestones. We work with contractors to resolve scheduling conflicts, manage risks to project timelines, and ensure that delays are mitigated as much as possible. This includes:

• Developing and agreeing a realistic project programme.
• Monitoring and managing progress against agreed timelines.
• Identifying and managing delays and disruptions.
• Coordinating meetings and reporting to stakeholders on programme status.

We ensure that construction work meets the required standards of quality, compliance, and safety. We oversee the quality assurance process, ensuring that all works adhere to regulatory requirements, industry standards, and contractual obligations. This includes:

• Regular site inspections and monitoring of workmanship.
• Managing building regulations compliance and ensuring that all statutory approvals are in place.
• Conducting quality checks to ensure that construction meets specifications and design intent.
• Coordinating handover procedures, ensuring all documentation and certifications are provided.

Managing risk is a critical component of any construction project. We help you identify, mitigate, and manage risks throughout the project, from planning through to completion. We provide ongoing risk assessments and deal with issues promptly to avoid delays or cost escalations.

We act as the key point of contact for all stakeholders, including developers, contractors, consultants, and regulatory bodies. Clear communication is critical to the success of the project, and we ensure that:

• Regular project updates are communicated to all relevant stakeholders.
• Any concerns or issues are addressed quickly, with transparent reporting.
• Stakeholders are kept informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.