Quantum Director

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director of Quantum to join a large multidisciplinary consultancy in their Leeds office. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as offering industry leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills.

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
* Develop a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes.
* Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes.
* Conduct quantum forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation.
* Manage stakeholders effectively with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary.
* Analyze project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress.
* Experience of having worked on claims matters arising as a result of being a contractor or subcontractor's Senior QS, Project QS or Senior Consultant in a consultancy.
* Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.
* 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.
* 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.

Employing Company Overview and Profile:

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications and expert witness services.

They are a large consultancy with a corporate feel, yet a personal touch. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes related work.

You will receive regular performance and pay reviews and be supported to achieve relevant professional memberships and higher qualifications, such as an MSc in Construction Law.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives:

* Competitive salary up to £111k (DOE).
* 33 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays.
* Pension scheme with the employer matching contributions up to 5%.