At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic advice and support on construction disputes and claims.
- Company: Established consultancy in Leeds with a focus on dispute resolution.
- Benefits: Up to £60,000 salary, hybrid working, medical insurance, and professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for hands-on project work and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact in the construction industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in construction law, RICS qualified or working towards it.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 60000 £ per year.
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Claims/Disputes
We are seeking a Consultant or Senior Consultant with knowledge and experience of construction law, dispute resolution and contentious construction support to join an established consultancy based in Leeds.
You will work alongside a qualified team of experts, gain experience across a variety of complex projects, and be encouraged to continue your own learning and development.
- Key Benefits
- Up to £60,000 pa, dependent on experience
- Leeds Based
- Hybrid working (home/office) – candidates must be within commutable distance
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- CPD/Funded Training, Further Education & Professional Fees Paid
- Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and other additional benefits
- Pension salary sacrifice
- Candidates must be a
- UK resident with permanent UK working rights
- We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
About You
Our ideal candidate will possess extensive experience within the construction or engineering sectors, strong knowledge of construction law and dispute resolution, and ideally be RICS qualified and commercially aware, analytical in approach and motivated to develop expertise within a specialist consultancy environment.
Desired Qualifications
Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law, or a related discipline.
- MRICS qualified or working towards chartership.
- 3‑5 years' post‑degree experience within a similar or related role.
- MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or similar would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of dispute resolution procedures and contract law principles.
- Experience preparing and assessing construction costs, claims, and adjudication documentation.
- Ability to operate with Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC).
- Experience preparing Expert Witness Reports would be preferred.
- Proven track record of building and managing client relationships.
- Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area.
- Note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join a growing and highly regarded dispute resolution consultancy based in Leeds.
You will support the delivery of a wide range of contentious and non‑contentious services across the UK.
The role will involve hands‑on project work, including forensic analysis of contracts and claims, preparation of dispute documentation, and providing strategic commercial and contractual advice throughout the construction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing commercial, contractual and strategic advice throughout all stages of the construction project lifecycle.
- Conducting forensic analysis of tender, contract and claims documentation.
- Preparing claims for loss and expense, and adjudication documentation.
- Drafting reports that clearly set out processes, conclusions and recommendations.
- Supporting dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation support activities.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through the delivery of high‑quality consultancy services.
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