Job: Senior Quantity Surveyor (Dispute Resolution & Claims)
Location: Leeds
Salary: £60,000 to £80,000 + package
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong interest in construction claims, dispute resolution, and contract advisory services? My client is an industry-leading consultancy based in Leeds and they are delivering expert commercial and contractual advice across high-value building projects in the North West for some of the UK’s leading main contractors.
This is a fantastic opportunity to specialise in a growing and highly lucrative sector, gaining invaluable expertise in construction law, loss and expense claims, and dispute resolution while working alongside a team of industry experts.

Working alongside my clients management team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and providing advice on construction contracts
• Providing guidance to clients to avoid disputes by providing accurate and professional contractual advice
• Providing support to clients on matters relating to loss and delay
• Working closely with Delay Analysts to provide support on all contentious and non contentious time related matters
• Offer coaching and training to my clients growing customer base
• Represent their clients in meetings
• Work closely with solicitors and legal teams to provide professional assistance to construction disputes

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in contract and commercial advisory services within the UK construction sector (main contractor or consultancy background preferred).
• Proven track record in dispute resolution, claims management, or commercial strategy.
• Expert knowledge of JCT & NEC contracts and an understanding of construction law principles.
• First-class communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• MSc in Construction Law or LLM is essential.
• Chartered status with RICS or CIOB is highly desirable

Working alongside my clients management team, the Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Reviewing and providing advice on construction contracts
• Providing guidance to clients to avoid disputes by providing accurate and professional contractual advice
• Providing support to clients on matters relating to loss and delay
• Working closely with Delay Analysts to provide support on all contentious and non contentious time related matters
• Offer coaching and training to my clients growing customer base
• Represent their clients in meetings
• Work closely with solicitors and legal teams to provide professional assistance to construction dispute

This is a long-term career opportunity with clear progression paths into specialist roles within the construction disputes and claims sector. My client offers a collaborative and professional working environment, alongside a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Hybrid working (office & remote)
• Starting salary of £60,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)
• £5,000 travel allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Standard pension contributions
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Paid professional fees (RICS, CIOB)
• Discretionary performance bonu