Associate Director - Quantum

Turner & Townsend
Leeds
3 weeks ago
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Recruitment and Resourcing Manager - Infrastructure

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, specializing in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources.


Job Description

You will be involved in delivering:



  • our Expert Witness services, by assisting our quantum experts in delivering expert quantum reports for adjudication, litigation, and other forms of dispute resolution;
  • our Recovery service by assisting our contract and commercial specialists in providing strategic advice to clients whose projects and major programmes are in commercial distress.

The successful applicant will:



  • require a forensic and exploratory mindset;
  • have a strong knowledge of the construction industry;
  • understand construction contracts and the law;
  • value transparency and collaboration;
  • be able to work independently where required and be agile to adapting to the working method of others.

Qualifications

  • Relevant construction and engineering industry experience (+10 years in the region);
  • A construction‑related degree qualification and/or legal qualification;
  • Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply‑chain, leading to successful negotiated resolution of the same;
  • Ability to understand and articulate client requirements and their desired outcomes;
  • Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root causes of distressed elements;
  • Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed projects or major programmes in line with client outcomes;
  • Effective stakeholder management with the client and at all levels of the supply‑chain, including chairing meetings with the client and other advisors as necessary;
  • Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes;
  • Working knowledge of relevant applications and technologies in the quantity surveying, commercial management industry (e.g., BCIS, Cost‑X, CEMAR);
  • Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on proceeding or amending the basis of claim;
  • Assist clients, lawyers and counsel in developing their position where required;
  • Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings;
  • Stay abreast of developments within one’s technical area of expertise;
  • Provide direction to staff working on specific tasks;
  • Support the interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages;
  • Act as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by Turner & Townsend in the industry.

Next Steps

Our recruitment is via our dedicated portal on Smart Recruiters. Please register your interest; from there we will arrange an informal chat with our service leads or engage our recruitment team.


Additional Information

Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, fostering a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.


SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.


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