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Maxim Recruitment
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5 months ago
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Quantity Surveyor (Dispute Res.)

Project Details

The client prides itself on working within all sectors of the construction and engineering industry. Therefore, this role can deliver an exciting variation of project exposure on domestic and international projects, which can include (but not limited to) housing, residential, power and civil sector(s).

Responsibilities and Duties

Managing project-related cost and value reporting


Analysing initial budget estimates to final figures across the whole project lifecycle
Preparing, negotiating, and reviewing contract administration
Drafting, managing, and reporting contractual obligations from procurement to final account
Determining schedules by monitoring programmes and aiding clients with risk management
Providing accurate assessments of progress and reports
Delivering Forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
Evaluating clear and impartial evidence for tribunals (ADR)

As a consultant, your responsibilities will also include:

Management of internal and external project teams


Training, development, and performance management of employees, as applicable
Acting as a role model and mentor to other employees
Providing support to Senior Management and Manager – commercial & quantum
Promoting yourself with professional institutions and being involved with developing the construction professionals of the future

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful Quantity Surveyor must have:

Experience in pre and post-contract services on large-scale, complex projects


3 – 5 years’ post-graduate experience as well as working in Consultant and Contracting backgrounds expected
Rounded knowledge of a variety of construction and engineering projects is required
Ideally have some familiarity with alternative dispute resolution work. Namely, forensically analysing quantum-related data in preparation for mediation or adjudication
Exposure with standard contract types such as NEC and JCT, as well as demonstrated expertise in contract administration desired
Excellent knowledge of the impacts of change, delay, and disruption on a project’s cost
Previous Quantity Surveying experience working on multiple projects throughout the whole lifecycle of the project expected
Competently check costs, conduct valuations and analyse final account figures
Must have exceptional IT and writing experience, and be able to demonstrate previous examples of successfully writing narratives and producing / assisting with quantum related reports
Must have strong time management skills and attention to detail
Be completely comfortable in a client-facing role

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Must have attained or be working towards chartership (MRICS/MCIArb) strongly preferred


BSc or equivalent construction or engineering degree preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a reputable and established consultancy offering a range of planning, quantity surveying, alternative dispute resolution and advisory services to their clients. This can include work in relation to disputes that are heading for adjudication and mediation.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work alongside highly reputable experts on an appealing variety of projects and disputes. This role will be a great career move for any aspiring quantum construction disputes professional who wishes to keep their involvement on live project work.

The employer has a strong HR function and places a high emphasis on regular appraisals, career development and internal/external training. They expect candidates to be ambitious and place the same emphasis on their self-development.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£70k - £75k (Depending on experience)
+ Bonus
+ 20 – 23 days holiday + Christmas & Bank Holidays
+ Pension

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