Associate Director - Quantum, London

Social network you want to login/join with: The clientin question can offer the opportunity to work on domestic andinternational projects and disputes, as well as offering industryleading training & support which will enhance and develop yourdelay analysis skills. This role would suit Senior Consultantsseeking progression within Quantum disputes or Associate Directorscurrently working within quantum disputes and can demonstrateextensive quantum experience. For this demanding constructionquantum position, which will provide you access to some of the mostfascinating and difficult construction conflicts, strong analyticalproblem-solving abilities and communication skills are arequirement. Responsibilities and Duties Working as AssociateDirector of Quantum in the London office, you will be acting in a“number 2” capacity reporting to a recognised delay expert and willhave the responsibility to: * Lead the drafting of detailed expertwitness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings *Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy tosuccessfully recover performance of distressed project or majorprogrammes in line with Client outcomes * Review and assesscontemporaneous project records to establish quantum associatedwith claims and/or disputes * Quantum Forensic analysis of tender,contract, and claims documentation * Effective stakeholdermanagement 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 * Providingstrategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle *Proactively manage cashflow. Desired Skills and Experience * Around10 years experience of relevant construction and engineeringindustry experience * Experience of having worked on claims mattersarising as a result of being a contractor or subcontractors SeniorQS, Project QS or Senior Consultant in a consultancy. * Familiaritywith claims and formal dispute proceedings. * Experience inadjudication from start to finish would be desirable but notessential. * Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT& FIDIC * Knowledge of relevant applications and technologiesin the quantity surveying, commercial management industry, forexample BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR * Experience in leading the pursuit ofclaims up or down the supply-chain, leading to successfulnegotiated resolution of the same * Ability to understand andarticulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes * Strongreport writing skills are essential and candidates who candemonstrate prior report writing evidence will be looked upon verypositively. Qualifications/Educational Requirements * Bachelor’sdegree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or a similardegree in construction * Master’s degree in applicable constructionspecialism, highly preferable a construction law LLM or similar. *Ideally MRICS, MInstCES or equivalent qualified or working towardsChartership (not essential). Employing Company Overview and ProfileThe hiring company is one of the largest and most reputableconsultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. They providea variety of advisory services to their clients in relation toclaims and contractual issues, formal disputes such asadjudications and expert witness services. They are a largeconsultancy with a corporate feel, yet a personal touch. They canoffer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicatetheir career to claims and disputes related work. You will receiveregular performance and pay reviews and be supported to achieverelevant professional memberships and higher qualifications, suchas an MSc in Construction Law. A full client employer profile willbe provided to applicants shortlisted for interview. AdditionalBenefits Package and Incentives * Competitive salary up to £120k(DOE) * 33 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays. * Pensionscheme with the employer matching contributions up to 5%J-18808-Ljbffr