Employer’s Agent
Independent oversight from feasibility through delivery and handover
Delivering end‑to‑end Employer’s Agent services, giving clients complete confidence from initial feasibility through to handover and defects resolution.
We manage cost, risk and programme with precision, ensuring every scheme is compliant, commercially sound and aligned with strategic objectives. With extensive experience delivering thousands of affordable homes, we coordinate seamlessly between clients, contractors and design teams to safeguard quality, protect budgets and maintain momentum. We support housing associations, local authorities, schools, commercial clients and developers across new build, refurbishment, and large‑scale regeneration covering viability assessments, planning support, design team management, procurement and contract administration, as well as completion and handover management.
Practical assurance throughout construction and handover
FFT provides clear, experienced client‑side leadership supported by strong governance and assurance processes. Our Employer’s Agent services focus on early risk identification, robust contract administration and clear decision‑making, helping prevent issues before they impact cost, quality or programme. We work closely with design teams, contractors and specialist advisors to maintain momentum and transparency throughout delivery. Regulated by RICS and underpinned by ISO‑certified systems, we bring practical judgement, proportionate challenge and reliable reporting to every project giving clients confidence that their scheme is being managed properly on site.
FAQs
An Employer’s Agent represents the client during design and construction, administering the building contract and helping manage cost, quality, risk and compliance.
Ideally at pre‑contract stage, so procurement decisions, risk allocation and contract arrangements are set up clearly before work starts on site.
Employer’s Agents are commonly appointed on housing, regeneration and mixed‑use schemes, particularly under design and build or development agreements.
Get in touch
If you’re planning a scheme and need clear client‑side oversight, we’re happy to discuss how we can support.