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Senior Associate - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment
Greater London
1 year ago
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Project Details

The position would likely suit candidates who are currently working as a Quantity Surveyor/ Senior Quantity Surveyor and want to specialise their career in construction disputes.


Or for consultants/ associates working at a similar expert witness consultancy and feel they are not getting exposure to exciting enough disputes, or feel that they are not being given enough responsibility with their current employer.


The hiring company are willing to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits to the right candidate.

Responsibilities and Duties

The exact job duties of the Senior 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 all of 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 you duties will include:

Assisting colleagues with the preparations for testifying experts and legal counsel with presentations and cross-examination reports.


Working in a junior supporting role to assist colleagues and also the Quantum Expert Witness to provide highly analytical expert opinions with expert reports and joint statements for formal dispute resolution proceedings.
Assisting with the early stage drafting detailed and accurate reports including the cost and claims provided on major disputes.
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 in infrastructure projects in ICC.
Under guidance from your manager and other colleagues, assist the Quantum Expert Witness to conduct Quantum analysis in an ICC Arbitration representing the claimant in regard to major infrastructure projects.
Liaise with numerous parties both internally and externally to generate required information and documentation.

Desired Skills and Experience

Must have at least 4 years of premium Quantity Surveying role, ideally for major reputable employees and large-scale projects.


Good contractual knowledge and ability to operate standard forms of contracts.
Knowledge of dispute resolution procedures.
Ability to approach tasks methodically and analytically.
Incredibly meticulous and thorough in the work that you do.
A personable and professional manner.
Genuine passion to specialise and progress your career in construction claims and disputes.
A high standard of written and spoken English

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

4+ years’ experience working with premium Quantity Surveying contractors, either from build or civil background.


Ideally Chartered.
Must be Degree qualified in a relevant subject (or similar equivalent).
Ideally have / be working towards an MSc or LLM in construction Law.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a market leading construction consultancy who specialise in providing independent expert services on major international disputes. You will work alongside several leading industry experts on exciting and high-profile disputes.


The team has extensive experience working on projects in a variety of industries, such as energy, real estate, offshore, oil and gas, transportation, IT, and defence.


They have offices across the globe and advise on exciting projects across the world.


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

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£60k - £80k (Depending on experience)


Industry-leading Bonus Scheme
Further education sponsorship
Hybrid working (home/office)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension
Private Medical Insurance
Travel Insurance
Life assurance
Income Protection

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