Director - Quantum Expert

An exciting opportunity in the construction sector to join a large multidisciplinary consultancy in their Manchester office. The client can offer the chance to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as providing industry-leading training and support to enhance your Quantum analysis skills. This role would suit Directors currently working within a disputes consultancy who can demonstrate extensive quantum experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working as a Quantum Expert in the Manchester office, you will collaborate with the Quantum team to prepare analysis and expert reports for high-value and complex arbitration and litigation proceedings.
• Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed projects or major programmes in line with Client outcomes.
• Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes.
• Conduct Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation.
• Manage effective stakeholder relationships with the Client and at all levels of the supply chain, chairing meetings as necessary.
• Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root causes of distress.
• Provide strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle.
• Proactively manage cash flow.
• Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply chain.
• Undertake research and development of emerging industry-related technologies while keeping up with developments in your technical area of expertise.
• Manage, support, and guide Junior staff working with you on specific tasks.
• Support the interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages.
• Win and deliver new work for the employer.
• Act as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 10+ years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience.
• Experience of working on claims matters related to major or complex projects in a QS, contract administration, or engineering role prior to specialising in Quantum-related matters.
• Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.
• Ability to lead a dispute, testify, and be cross-examined.
• Experience in performing detailed Quantum Forensic Analysis is expected.
• Ability to bring in new clients and work.
• Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC, JCT, and FIDIC.
• Knowledge of relevant applications and technologies in the quantity surveying and commercial management industry, for example, BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR.
• Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply chain, leading to successful negotiated resolutions.
• Ability to understand and articulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes.
• Strong report writing skills are essential; candidates who can demonstrate prior report writing evidence will be looked upon very positively.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or a similar degree in construction.
• Master’s degree in applicable construction specialism, preferably a construction law LLM or similar.
• Ideally MRICS, MInstCES or equivalent qualified or working towards Chartership.

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK. They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications and expert witness services. They offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes-related work, with regular performance and pay reviews and support to achieve relevant professional memberships and higher qualifications.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives:

• Competitive salary up to £150k (DOE).
• 33 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%.