Quantum Associate, Construction Disputes

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Description

Firm: Alvarez & Marsal
Location: Park House, London

Benefits: Competitive
Industry: Construction

Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”) is a leading independent professional services firm with more than $2+ billion in revenues, +8,000 staff and over 70 offices worldwide. Specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, A&M draws on a strong operational heritage, hands-on-approach and relentless focus on execution and results.

The Team

Within A&M, a specialist team is being assembled in EMEA to provide Quantum, Delay and Technical Expert Witness advisory services to the Construction industry. Our newly created Construction Disputes team will support clients and work with law firms to provide expert advisory and expert support in construction claims and dispute matters.

The Role And Responsibilities

We are looking for an Associate in London to work as part of the team and support the lead testifying expert with forensic investigation and analysis of issues related to disputes on large construction projects. You will:

• Gather data relating to the dispute and create and input the data into spreadsheets;
• Provide detailed quantum analysis on disputes that are preparing for arbitration or litigation through independent and impartial analysis;
• Help produce and draft sections of the expert report in conjunction with the Quantum Lead to submit to the court for testimony and cross-examination;
• Liaise internally and externally with other parties involved in the dispute including lawyers, the client, other team members, and professionals involved in the engagement, and
• Deliver a quality product within agreed timeframes.

The Requirements

Ideally, you must be a chartered quantity surveyor with experience in the construction field, a firm understanding of construction cost management and knowledge of quantum claims and/or expert reports. In addition, you will be:

• Degree educated in Engineering, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying and membership to the RICS.
• An effective communicator - both written and verbally; fluency in English is essential.
• Highly analytical and have a methodical approach to problem solving; and exacting focus on the detail is essential.
• Exposed to a wide range of contracts and project sectors
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Passionate about progressing your career in the expert witness sector.

Your Personal Style

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Objective with fact-based approach to problem solving.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical operator relating well at all levels and cultures.
• Driven by values and integrity, a straight talker, building confidence and leading by example.
• Able to balance a high-level view with detail.
• Autonomous – Alvarez & Marsal has a flat structure with a self-sufficient culture.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

Why join A&M?

A&M is a fast-paced environment with a highly dynamic culture that emphasizes diversity and inclusion. We empower, coach and mentor our people and endorse meritocracy to develop skilled consultants who will grow with A&M to deliver tangible results and build long-lasting relationships, internally and externally.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.