Associate Director Dispute Resolution

Location: London, WC2E 9JD
Package: £75,000 - £95,000 bonus, pension, private healthcare + benefits
WHO WE ARE
Adair is an independent multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with an excellent track record in both the public and private sectors. We specialise in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Project Management, Project Monitoring and Dispute Resolution in the UK and internationally. We provide flexible, high-quality services and solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.
Our success has been built on providing an exceptional client service for a range of private individuals, banks, private equity funds, solicitors and trusts.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
An exciting position has arisen for a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with experience and/or qualifications in Dispute Resolution to join our fast-growing team based in our Covent Garden office.
The role offers an excellent opportunity to work as an Expert Witnesses specialising in quantum and technical matters.
Quality

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  Constructively challenge, when necessary, the Client’s views or expectations and provide meaningful alternatives.
  
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  Sustain a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment completing tasks at agreed key stages and milestone deadlines.
  
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  Deliver a high quality of service and products by utilising Adair policy and procedures.
  
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  Managing time, planning, and organising to ensure excellence.
  
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  Continuously improve and develop best in class Adair products.
  
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  Report regularly to the Director on deliverable performance of services you are directly responsible for.
  
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  Draft part 35 reports for Lead Experts and assist in the preparation Quantum schedules.
  

Finance

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  Report regularly to the Director on financial performance of services you are directly responsible for.
  
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  Monitor performance against fee income and takes corrective action where necessary.
  
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  Identify and consider the cost and business benefit of a project.
  
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  Support Directors in meeting financial targets.
  

People

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  Command respect from colleagues and seen as a role model.
  
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  Routinely mentor, develop and coach others.
  
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  Evaluate team performance and take appropriate action.
  
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  Invest in the development and retention of the team.
  
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  Consistently demonstrate sound management practices.
  
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  Insist on and demonstrate “one firm” culture and behaviour.
  

Business development

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  Identify and establish new relationships and opportunities.
  
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  Understand the importance and play a key role in maintaining and developing existing client and consultant relationships to facilitate new work.
  
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  Assist Directors in tendering for service, incl. attending interviews.
  
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  Always represent and promote Adair positively.
  
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  Lead the production of marketing collateral for all their projects.
  
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  Assist Directors in the production of other marketing collateral
  

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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  To have an RICS accredited Degree.
  
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  MSc in Construction and Dispute Resolution (Preferable).
  
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  Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, Clients and members of the public.
  
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  Good IT skills and a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  
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  Have a keen eye for detail and strive to provide a quality service.
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• £75,000 - £95,000
  
• Competitive salary dependent on level of education and experience.
  
• Benefits include but are not limited to:
  
• Pension
  
• Private Healthcare
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Critical illness cover
  
• 25 days Annual Leave – increasing with service.
  
• Enhanced Parental Leave
  
• Electric Car Scheme
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  OFFICE LOCATION
  Adair Ltd, 67-68 Long Acre, London. WC2E 9JD
  REF: JE-ADAIR006