Level 1 - Roles and Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the role of the Employers Agent in JCT D&B?

Answer 1

To manage the delivery of a D&B construction project on behalf of the Client and complete their obligations under the Contract.
Includes:
• Issuing instructions
• Managing change control procedures
• Assessing EOTs
• Certifying Practical Completion
• Issuing the certificate of making good defects

Question 2

What is the role of the Principal Designer in JCT D&B?

Answer 2

To manage, monitor and co-ordinate Health & Safety during the pre-construction phase of a project.

Acts to keep people safe on site and eliminate or control foreseeable H&S risks.

Question 3

What consider a QS to be suitable for the role of the Principal Designer?

Answer 3

Yes, a QS can act as a Principal Designer. We draft preliminaries which influence on site activities
It can be anyone who specifies and alters designs as part of their work – Architect, Engineers.
It can also a Contractor or tradesperson, or anyone who carries out design work

Question 4

What projects require a Principal Designer?

Answer 4

A Principal Designer must be appointed on all construction projects with more than one Contractor on site

Question 5

What is the role of the Contractor under a JCT Contract?

Answer 5

Complete the works:

• As per the Contract Documents
• To the Standard required
• Comply with legislation
• Comply with Health & Safety at Work Act
• Comply with Building Regulations & CDM Regulations

Basically, they are required to build the job to the standards required in accordance with the contract and the laws of the land.

Question 6

What is the role of the Quantity Surveyor under a JCT Contract?

Answer 6

•	Prepare Interim Valuations 
•	Value variations 
•	Ascertain Loss & Expense 
•	Prepare Final Account 
Note – QS not required under Minor Works contract (CA carries our role of QS)
Note – QS not named in D&B Contracts