Associate Director - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment
Sheffield
1 month ago
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Associate Director, Quantum & Expert Witness

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy based in Sheffield, Yorkshire, is looking to hire an Associate Director – Quantum.

There is also an exciting opportunity for the Associate Director to open an office in a strategic location such as Birmingham, Leeds, London, or Manchester.

The successful candidate will likely be an existing Associate Director or Quantum and Claims Senior Consultant with experience in a consultancy providing dispute resolution services.

If this sounds like you, then this position could be a great career move. In return, you will work for a reputable consultancy with a highly experienced senior management team, involved in claims, disputes (largely adjudications), and expert witness work.

This role offers exposure to a wide variety of assignments across multiple sectors, working with clients including main contractors, sub-contractors, and client organizations. The client base is primarily in the built environment (schools, hospitals, residential), but candidates from all project backgrounds will be considered.

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and manage your own assignments related to claims on live projects. Your services will include:

  • Examining and advising on construction contracts
  • Providing expert, commercially focused counsel to prevent conflicts
  • Assisting with delay and loss matters
  • Collaborating with Delay Analysts on disputed and time-related issues
  • Providing coaching and training on commercial, contractual, and temporal issues
  • Report writing and representing clients in tribunals
  • Collaborating with solicitors on construction-related disputes
  • Business development activities

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience, ideally in Quantity Surveying
  • Experience in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice
  • Strong knowledge of Quantity Surveying duties, including managing variations and changes
  • Experience working on projects in the built environment is preferred, but other project experience will be considered
  • Involvement in managing or supporting formal disputes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation) is advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience
  • Good knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent is desired
  • Membership in a professional body such as RICS or a Masters in Construction Law is desirable; candidates working towards these qualifications may be considered

Company Overview

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm specializing in risk analysis, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. It has a solid and expanding client base across the UK, with multiple office locations. The senior management team offers excellent guidance and support for professional development.

Additional Benefits

Salary up to £120k (DOE), car allowance, pension, discretionary bonus, support for further qualifications, hybrid working opportunity.

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position. Contact: (Office hours: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday). Successful matches will be rewarded with a £500-£1000 cash reward.


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