Associate Director - Commercial & Quantum

Maxim Recruitment
Leeds
3 weeks ago
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Associate Director - Commercial & Quantum

A well-respected claims and disputes consultancy based in Leeds is looking to hire an Associate Director - Commercial & Quantum. The successful candidate will likely be an existing Associate Director or Quantum and claims Senior Consultant who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services.

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of well-known clients, including tier one main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director you will report directly to the Managing Director, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects. You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role:

  • Examining and advising on construction contracts.
  • Helping clients (or internal colleagues) prevent conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
  • Assisting the expert in writing reports
  • Helping clients (or internal colleagues) with matters related to cost.
  • Provide coaching and training to the many clients on commercial, contractual and temporal issues.
  • Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals.
  • Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes
  • Business Development
Desired Skills and Experience
  • Approximately 10 years post-graduate experience, ideally in Quantity Surveying.
  • Experienced in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties including managing variations and changes.
  • Formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous.
  • Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client
  • Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential
  • Competent with Microsoft Office packages.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
  • Qualified to degree level or similar equivalent is desired
  • Membership to a professional body such as the RICS or similar equivalent OR having studied a Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Basic Salary up to £110k (DOE)
+ Car allowance
+ Pension
+ Life Assurance
+ Private Healthcare
+ Medical Insurance
+ Discretionary Bonus
+ Support towards further qualifications
+ Hybrid working Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.


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