Lead Testifying Quantum Expert

Maxim Recruitment
Greater London
9 months ago
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Project Details

The portfolio of disputes work undertaken will include a range of civil and building projects located in the UK as well as a healthy amount of international disputes.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Quantum Expert job duties include:

Managing expert assignments for adjudication, arbitration and litigation as the lead testifying expert


Generating work through your network of lawyers and solicitors
Writing the final draft of the expert report
Testifying and being cross-examined based on your evidence in formal dispute proceedings
Setting clear and concise instructions for members of the quantum team for carrying out quantum analysis
Development of junior members of the team
Giving detailed and expert advice to clients on disputes related matters

Desired Skills and Experience

Previous experience required includes:

Have testified as the lead expert in a formal arbitration or litigation (or similar equivalent) proceedings. Ideally, you will have been cross-examined also.


Have a strong network of lawyers and solicitors in the UK and potentially overseas also.
Have demonstrable experience of writing expert reports for disputes
The ability to manage small teams of internal and external staff effectively

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Fully Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)


A Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or Cost Management degree or similar equivalent
MSc Construction Law or similar postgraduate construction law qualification essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading blue chip national and international construction claims and construction industry dispute consultancy.


They are a major name in the international construction claims and disputes sector both in the UK and internationally.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Negotiable Basic Salary
+ Lucrative performance related bonus
+ Benefits package

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