Associate Director - Quantum Lead at Rimkus

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantum Analysis, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Support, Expert Witness Evidence, Technical Report Writing, Cost Overrun Quantification, Delay Analysis, Estimate Preparation, Claims Management, Business Development, Mentoring, Quantity Surveying

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Rimkus is a worldwide provider of engineering and technical consulting to Contractors, corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus experts specialise in strategic project advisory, dispute resolution and construction management services, solutions for the built environment, and human factors support for the consumer, industrial, and healthcare industries. The Role We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Associate Director – Quantum Lead to join our dynamic team in Melbourne. In this pivotal role, you will support leading Quantum experts by undertaking significant tasks across our service streams, including providing expert services for construction and insurance clients, as well as offering claims and project advisory. In this position you will be required to: Work closely with Quantum experts as a trusted advisor on dispute resolution, litigation support, and expert witness evidence. Act as Lead Assistant, overseeing technical reports, expert reports, and client strategy recommendations. Independently author expert reports and claims responses/rebuttals, ensuring clarity, brevity, and impactful communication. Lead the quantification of cost overruns and damages, including measurement take-offs, delay analysis, and estimate preparation. Build a comprehensive understanding of the issues relevant to legal disputes on large-scale projects. Draft, manage, and lead the preparation of claims, including extensions of time, prolongation, and disruption. Secure new client appointments and strive to continuously identify and deliver business development initiatives for the business. Mentor and review the work of junior staff, supporting their technical development. Proactively contribute to a positive, inclusive culture and the continued success and reputation of Rimkus. Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management/ Construction Management, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years’ industry experience working for a construction or engineering contractor and/or specialist consultancy. Excellent written and verbal skills. Experience in writing or contributing to Quantum Expert reports. Achieved or working towards MRICS (desirable). Experience working on contentious claims (highly regarded), especially arbitration and/or other formal claims resolution. Excellent communication skills. Why Join Rimkus? Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference. Work alongside recognised industry experts within a leading global consultancy. Engage with diverse and complex challenges across a broad range of industry sectors. Benefit from a supportive workplace culture underpinned by structured mentorship and career progression. Receive a competitive remuneration package with a comprehensive range of benefits.

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting Quantum experts in dispute resolution, litigation support, and the preparation of expert reports for construction and insurance clients. Key duties include quantifying cost overruns, managing claims for extensions of time, and mentoring junior staff.