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Employer's Agent

We're here to stay on top of your contract every step of the way. To stand between you and your contractor – acting as your representative, your communications bridge, your quality controller.

Contact

Steven Brooker London sbrooker@mcbains.co.uk

We take a proactive approach to projects; staying close to your contract at every stage. We watch, we check, we communicate. Most importantly, we make sure your contract delivers exactly what it promises.

We shape contract terms that strengthen clarity and responsibility for everyone involved. When issues arise, they get resolved quickly. Standards stay high. Projects move forward without unnecessary fights.

We support you through the entire project – programme, quality, cost and delivery. From contract signing to handover, we protect your interests and make sure your building meets the standards you expect. We ensure nothing is overlooked, be it in relation to programme, quality or cost.

You need only witness the quality of finished product to appreciate it's the better way.

More than a middle man

We combine technical knowledge with hands-on contract management to protect your investment and deliver buildings that work. 

  • Employer's agent duties under design and build contracts.
  • Contract administration and reporting.
  • Programme, cost and quality monitoring.
  • Defect management and resolution.
  • Contractor accountability and performance management.
  • Client representation and communications bridge.

 

Employer's agent projects

O2 Intercontinental Hotel, London

Greenwich, Greater London

Hotel and residential development project on the Greenwich Peninsula.

Services

Employer's Agent

Sectors

Hotel & Leisure, Residential

Garth Hill College

Bracknell, Berkshire

Construction of a new 13,000 square metre school at Garth Hill College in Bracknell, replacing the existing school building and facilities.

Services

Employer's Agent

Sectors

Civic & Government, Education

Winnersh Triangle Phase 1, 2 and 3

Winnersh, Berkshire

Multi-million pound redevelopment of Winnersh Triangle business park, including new offices, a hotel and retail amenities.

Services

Employer's Agent, Cost Management

Sectors

Office & Commercial, Hotel & Leisure, Retail

Modern industrial building with glass‑fronted office space and an empty parking area in the foreground.

SEGRO - General

Various, UK

Trusted consultant since the 1980s, providing QS, PM & EA services to the management, maintenance & development of SEGRO's property portfolio.

Services

Cost Management, Employer's Agent, Project Management

Sectors

Office & Commercial, Industrial & Logistics

Merton Schools Maintenance & Condition Surveying Programme

Merton, Greater London

School maintenance & condition surveying programme for Merton Council across portfolio of primary schools, SEN schools & 6th form buildings.

Services

Building Surveying, Civil & Structural Engineering, Cost Management, Employer's Agent

Sectors

Education, Civic & Government

Holly Lodge Regeneration

Camden, Central London

Multi-phase regeneration scheme comprising the upgrade of seven blocks of residential accommodation.

Services

Project Management, Cost Management, Building Services Engineering, Civil & Structural Engineering, Architecture, Building Surveying, Employer's Agent, Health & Safety

Sectors

Residential, Civic & Government, Retrofit

Maiden Lane

Camden, Central London

New build construction of 273 apartments and 3 retail units on the Maiden Lane Estate in the London Borough of Camden.

Services

Cost Management, Building Services Engineering, Project Management, Sustainability & ESG, Civil & Structural Engineering, Building Surveying, Health & Safety, Employer's Agent

Sectors

Civic & Government, Residential, Retail

Two Fifty-One

Southwark, Central London

A 41-storey residential-led, mixed use tower and adjacent commercial office building within the Elephant & Castle regeneration zone.

Services

Employer's Agent, Project Management

Sectors

Residential, Hotel & Leisure, Retail, Office & Commercial

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People who make it work

Our employer's agents notice details and understand the commercial picture. For you, that means careful oversight and reliable delivery. For future colleagues, it means one of the most challenging – and rewarding – roles in project management, where your judgement and communication skills create real impact.

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