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Job Title:Direct Quantum Expert
Location:London
Salary & Benefits:£120,000 + excellent benefits package

We are recruiting, on behalf of a leading construction consultancy, for an experiencedDirect Quantum Expertto take a senior leadership role in their London office. This is a standout opportunity for a professional ready to lead, grow a regional team, and contribute to complex, high-value disputes across the UK construction and infrastructure sectors.

You'll work closely with established expert teams across the UK, bringing your knowledge and leadership to a dynamic, high-performing environment.

About the Company
The consultancy is a recognised expert in providing services across arbitration, adjudication, and litigation. They are frequently instructed on high-profile disputes and are trusted by top-tier law firms, contractors, and clients across the industry.

Key Responsibilities
Quality & Delivery

  • Deliver clear, independent quantum advice for dispute resolution processes.
  • Provide constructive challenge to client assumptions with sound commercial reasoning.
  • Produce high-quality expert reports in line with industry and internal standards.
  • Manage project milestones and ensure timely, professional outputs.
  • Enhance internal tools, templates, and quality processes.

Financial Oversight

  • Monitor and manage the financial performance of the London office.
  • Lead on fee negotiations and ensure commissions remain profitable.
  • Forecast revenue and support with billing and recovery.

Business Development

  • Identify and secure new instructions in the disputes sector.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with law firms, clients, and consultants.
  • Contribute to winning work through proposals, interviews, and marketing.
  • Represent the firm at industry events and through thought leadership.

Leadership

  • Lead and develop a growing London based team.
  • Mentor junior staff and support their development and retention.
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage team performance.
  • Uphold and promote a collaborative, high-performance culture.

What's on Offer

  • The chance to lead and shape their London office.
  • A strong support network across the wider business.
  • Access to major, complex dispute commissions.
  • Professional development, training, and paid memberships.
  • A competitive salary of £120,000 plus full benefits.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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