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Associate Director-Quantum

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3 months ago
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Diales Plc is a global, multidisciplinary consultancy firm and provider of Expert Witness services which has operated in Europe and overseas for over 45 years.

Our experienced team are committed to adding value to our clients’ businesses by avoiding disputes, achieving early resolution of contentious matters, and/or reaching a fair settlement over disputes.

Diales UK are seeking to recruit an experienced Quantum professional to join our growing team in Glasgow, Scotland.

Key duties will include:

  1. Detailed analysis of documents relating to costing, claims, and any other relevant information required to analyse information provided on major disputes.
  2. Preparation of claims and/or defence documents to litigation/arbitration standard.
  3. Support delivery of commission services in line with client briefs.
  4. Actively contribute to marketing and business development of the full range of the company’s services across a wide client base.
  5. Assist with the preparation of expert reports for formal dispute resolution proceedings.

Experience and knowledge required:

  1. 15 years’ experience in the building or civil engineering industry.
  2. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or other, related discipline.
  3. Ideally hold a relevant post-graduate qualification such as MSc in Construction Law and/or a professional qualification.
  4. Experience in preparing and defending claims.
  5. Previous exposure to dispute resolution, for example, adjudication and/or mediation.
  6. Experience in assisting quantum experts.
  7. Experience of business development, marketing, networking, etc.
  8. Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas to suit client requirements.

Additional Information:

In return, we offer an excellent remuneration package that includes pay commensurate with experience and other allowances, as well as excellent formal training within our professional development programme.


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