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Quantum Associate

Maxim Recruitment
Greater London
1 year ago
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In this role, you’ll work closely with leading, internationally recognised experts—many ranked by Who’s Who Legal—on high-profile, complex disputes across the globe. You will gain hands-on experience supporting expert witness reports, providing analytical input, and helping shape dispute resolution strategies.


This position would suit Quantity Surveyors looking to make a career-defining move into construction disputes.
The consultancy offers a highly competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a genuine commitment to career development for ambitious professionals ready to make their mark in the disputes arena.

Responsibilities and Duties

This role offers a unique opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take their first step into the specialist field of quantum construction disputes. You will join a high-performing team and support the delivery of premium, long-term international arbitration work.

Your primary function will be to provide high-level analytical support to one of the businesses experts on multiple disputes concurrently.

The exact job duties of the Associate will vary based on the size of each individual dispute you are working on. However, this is an entry-level role for a capable Quantity Surveyor to work on construction disputes – in particular premium long-term international arbitration work.

This role's primary function will be to provide high-level analytical support to one of the businesses experts on one or more disputes.


The successful candidate will be given more responsibilities as they progress within the role, such as taking independent responsibility for specific sections of the expert report, including carrying out the analysis and drafting of the report. You will also gain exposure to meeting with solicitors and personnel within the legal arena generally, hence increasing your network and reputation.


Some of the Quantum Associate job duties will include:

Assisting with the early-stage research, analysis and drafting of detailed and accurate reports including the cost and claims situation on major disputes.


Working in a supporting role to assist colleagues and the Quantum Expert Witness to provide highly analytical expert opinions for expert reports and joint statements for formal dispute resolution proceedings.
Providing support to colleagues providing submissions to the International Court of Arbitration (ICC), including analysing implemented changed design and increased costs.
Assist with the meticulous review of contemporaneous data to analyse the dispute variables
Under guidance from your manager and other colleagues, assist the Quantum Expert Witness to conduct Quantum analysis in an ICC Arbitration representing the claimant regarding major international infrastructure projects.
Liaise with a variety of parties both internally and externally to generate required information and documentation.
Assisting colleagues with the preparations for testifying experts and legal counsel with presentations and cross-examination reports.

Desired Skills and Experience

Suitable Quantity will need to demonstrate strong QS experience and a desire to move into the construction dispute and arbitration space. This would include:

A minimum of 3 years of premium Quantity Surveying experience, ideally with a major reputable employer and with experience on large-scale, complex projects.


Demonstrate a good contractual knowledge and an ability to know their way around the detail and principles of standard forms of construction contracts.
A general understanding of and interest in dispute resolution procedures. Although no experience in this is required.
A demonstrable ability to approach tasks methodically and analytically.
Be incredibly meticulous and thorough in the work that you have done and be able to show examples of high standard written work completed
Demonstrate a personable and professional manner.
Able to show a genuine passion to specialise and progress your career in construction claims and disputes.
Possess a high standard of written and spoken English

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

A Degree in Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management or a related construction degree or comparable qualification is expected.


Chartered, or working towards Chartership (MRICS / MInstCES / equivalent) is highly desirable

Employing Company Overview and Profile

A highly respected construction disputes consultancy, this firm is a recognised leader in international construction arbitration and litigation. With a proven track record of delivering successful outcomes for premium clients on complex, high-value projects worldwide, they operate at the forefront of the disputes arena.


The firm’s expertise spans a diverse range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, real estate, offshore, oil & gas, transportation, technology, and defence.


Their multidisciplinary team includes numerous Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recognised experts in both Quantum and Delay, offering junior professionals an unparalleled environment for career development. 


Through hands-on mentoring and exposure to major international disputes, employees benefit from best-in-class training and the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry’s most respected expert witnesses.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£50k - £60k (Depending on experience)


+ 20 - 25% annual bonus
Further education sponsorship such as the MSc in Construction Law
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Travel Insurance
Life Assurance & Income Protection Insurance

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