A well-respected claims and disputes consultancy based in Warrington is looking to appoint a Senior Consultant – Commercial & Quantum. The successful candidate is likely to come from a main contractor Quantity Surveying background with some exposure to claims, or from a claims/disputes consultancy environment providing dispute resolution services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to take the next step in their career. In return, you will join a reputable business with a highly experienced senior leadership team and gain strong exposure to claims, disputes (predominantly adjudication) and expert witness work.
This type of role typically offers exposure to a wide range of assignments across multiple construction sectors. You can expect to work with a variety of well-known organisations, including tier one main contractors, specialist subcontractors and client bodies, supporting matters from live project issues through to formal dispute proceedings.
Responsibilities and Duties As a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of the wider team to support clients with commercial and contractual matters, including claims arising on live projects.
Responsibilities are likely to include:
Reviewing construction contracts and advising on contractual entitlements and risk
Providing practical, commercially focused advice to help avoid and resolve disputes
Supporting the preparation of claims and dispute submissions, including narrative and evidential inputs
Assisting the appointed expert with analysis and expert report drafting
Advising on cost matters, including valuation, variations and change control
Delivering coaching and training to clients on commercial, contractual and (where relevant) time-related issues
Producing clear written reports and supporting client representation in tribunals
Collaborating with solicitors and legal teams to provide expert support on construction disputes
Desired Skills and Experience Prior experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
Experience within a claims/disputes consultancy is advantageous but not essential
Proven capability providing professional commercial and contractual advice in construction
Strong grounding in core QS duties, including variations, change management and cost control
Exposure to formal dispute processes (adjudication, arbitration or litigation) is beneficial
Confident, professional and client-facing, with strong stakeholder management skills
Solid knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g NEC and JCT)
Competent with Microsoft Office packages
Qualifications/Educational Requirements Degree-qualified (or equivalent) is preferred
Professional membership (e.g. RICS or similar) and/or an MSc/LLM in Construction Law is desirable
Candidates actively working towards chartership or further qualifications may also be considered
Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy focused on risk identification and mitigation, dispute avoidance, expert witness support, coaching and training, project management and commercial management.
Since its formation, the business has developed a strong and growing client base and operates from multiple UK offices, enabling it to provide high-quality support to clients nationwide.
The consultancy is led by a highly regarded senior management team who are committed to developing their people, offering excellent guidance and long-term career progression for the successful candidate.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)
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