Quantum Consultant

at  Maxim Recruitment

MAX9636

Consultant
Steve Thomas
Region
London
Location
London
Salary
c£65k - £80k
Job Posted
11/05/2023
Type
Permanent
Status
Live: Interviewing now
A long established, London based claims and dispute resolution consultancy is seeking a Quantum Consultant who can carry out claims and quantum analysis based from their London office.
The successful candidate for this Quantum Consultant job will likely come from a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management background, having gained experience with a contractor, sub-contractor or similar specialist claims and quantum consultancy.
In return for your hard work as a Quantum Consultant, you will enjoy working for a growing, reputable specialist claims and adjudication consultancy in London, alongside like-minded professionals with enviable specialist experience in quantum and delay, claims and disputes. You will get to work with their prestigious client base and have exposure to problematic projects across all sectors of the construction industry.
Flexible remote working is supported on the basis that candidates understand that there will need to be regular weekly visits to the office for specific meetings and tasks.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 5 years minimum experience within a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management background, preferably with a premium, major building or civil engineering contractor / subcontractor.
• Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings. Experience in adjudication from start to finish would be desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT & FIDIC
• Strong reports writing skills are essential and candidates who can demonstrate prior report writing evidence will be looked upon very positively

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years minimum postgraduate experience
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a similar relevant subject
• Attained or working towards an MRICS is highly desirable
• Attained or working towards an MSc in Construction Law / LLM is highly desirable

This is a consultant role, which will report directly into the Director(s) of the business. The expectation for this role is that the successful candidate should be willing and able to manage each client’s day-to-day requirements with regards to contract administration, claims and adjudication work.

You must be capable of undertaking the following duties:

• Assist with the preparation of claims for loss and expense and other contractual entitlements
• Assist with the preparation of adjudication documentation
• Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation
• Be able to draft written reports, setting out process, conclusions, and recommendations
• Knowledge of operating and implementing Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC)
• Providing strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle
• Proactively manage cashflow
• Actively contribute to business development