You'll work alongside Who's Who Legal Experts, tackling high-profile domestic and international disputes, driving results in a range of disputes.
This role is made for ambitious leaders who thrive on delivering expert-level quantum analysis and possess a proven track record of success.
Candidates for Director-level construction dispute appointments will have a well-established network of legal professionals and will be able to use their network to develop and generate new dispute work for their employer.
Responsibilities and Duties
Working as a Quantum Expert in the Leeds office, you will work with the Quantum team to prepare analysis and expert reports for high value and complex arbitration and litigation proceedings.
* Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
* Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed projects or major programmes in line with Client outcomes.
* Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes.
* Ideally experience testifying.
* Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation.
* Effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary.
* Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying the root cause of those elements in distress.
* Providing strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle.
* Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply chain.
* Undertaking research and development of emerging industry-related technologies as well as keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise.
* Manage, support, and guide Junior staff working with you on specific tasks.
* Supporting the interface with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.
* Winning and delivering new work.
* Active involvement in the recruitment/hiring of new staff.
Desired Skills and Experience
* 10+ years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience, in addition to disputes experience.
* Experience of having worked on claims matters on major or complex projects in a QS, contract administration, or engineering role prior to specialising in Quantum-related matters.
* Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.
* Experience in testifying and being cross-examined.
* Experience in performing detailed Quantum Forensic Analysis is expected.
* Ability to bring in new clients and work.
* Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT & FIDIC.
* Knowledge of relevant applications and technologies in the quantity surveying, commercial management industry, for example BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR.
* Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply chain, leading to successful negotiated resolution of the same.
* Ability to understand and articulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes.
* Strong report writing skills are essential and candidates who can demonstrate prior report writing evidence will be looked upon very positively.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or a similar degree in construction.
* Master’s degree in applicable construction specialism, highly preferable a construction law LLM or similar.
* Ideally MRICS, MInstCES or equivalent qualified or working towards Chartership.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Join one of the globe's most reputable consultancies, known for delivering high-quality advisory services in claims, disputes, and expert witness work.
With offices across the UK, this consultancy offers the best of both worlds—a corporate structure with a personal, supportive approach to their staff and their career development.
A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.
All applications and discussions will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* Competitive salary up to £150k (DOE).
* Highly Competitive Bonus Structure.
* Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.
0800 689 4841
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday).
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