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Associate Director - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment
Birmingham
1 week ago
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An exciting Associate Quantum Director job in the construction sector to join a premium and large multidisciplinary consultancy in their Birmingham office (hybrid-working).

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven Associate Director or premium Senior Consultant or Managing Consultant with Quantum Analysis experience to further develop their career as a manager, work winner and progress towards becoming an expert themselves.

This role would suit Senior Consultants seeking progression within Quantum disputes or Associate Directors currently working within quantum disputes and can demonstrate extensive quantum experience.

For this demanding construction quantum position, which will provide you access to some of the most fascinating and difficult construction conflicts, strong analytical problem-solving abilities and communication skills are a requirement.
One of the key selling points to this role is the variety of projects and disputes that you will be exposed to. The client’s brand and reputation help to consistently secure work on some of the largest and high-profile projects and disputes in the UK and Internationally.

The suitable candidate would be an experienced Quantum Senior Consultant or already working as an Associate Director in this specialism.

You will have responsibility for managing a team of Quantum Consultants on a number of complex and concurrent projects and will be ready to progress your career by growing your team, work winning and delivering and progress towards quantum expert status.

What’s in it for you?
Impactful Work: Make a difference by helping clients resolve high-stakes disputes and navigate complex challenges. The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on high-value and high-profile domestic and international projects and disputes.
Career Advancement: Grow your expertise in a niche area of the construction industry, with opportunities for ongoing professional development. You will be supported by industry-leading Who’s Who Legal Experts, offering a crystal clear path to becoming an expert in your own right.
Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and mutual support.
Responsibilities and Duties Working as Associate Director of Quantum in the Birmingham office, you will be acting in a “number 2” capacity reporting recognised WWL quantum experts and will have the responsibility to:
Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings
Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes
Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes
Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation
Effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary
Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress
Providing strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle
Proactively manage cashflow.
Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes
Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply-chain
Undertaking research and development of emerging industry related technologies as well as keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise
Support and guide Junior staff working with you on specific tasks
Supporting the interface with the client and other consultants, at all project stages
Desired Skills and Experience Around 10+ years experience of relevant construction and engineering industry experience
Experience of having worked on claims matters arising as a result of being a contractor or subcontractor's Senior QS, Project QS or Senior Consultant in a consultancy.
Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.
Experience in adjudication from start to finish would be desirable.
Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT.
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
Strong report writing skills are essential and candidates who can demonstrate prior report writing evidence will be looked upon very positively.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or a similar degree in construction
Master’s degree in applicable construction specialism, highly preferable a construction law LLM or similar.
Ideally MRICS, MInstCES or equivalent qualified or working towards Chartership (not essential).
Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK.
They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications and expert witness services.

They are a large consultancy with a corporate feel, yet a personal touch. They can offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes related work.

You will receive regular performance and pay reviews and be supported to achieve relevant professional memberships and higher qualifications, such as an MSc in Construction Law.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Competitive salary up to £110k (DOE)
Annual bonus
35 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays.
Pension scheme with the employer matching contributions up to 8%
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