Director - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Competitive Bonus Scheme

Share purchase scheme

Job summary

Maxim Recruitment in Sydney is seeking a Quantum Director to lead complex quantum disputes for a premier international consultancy. You will work with a global Quantum team on high-profile projects across infrastructure, rail, mining, and more, based in Sydney.

The role requires around 15 years of construction/quantum experience, with testifying experience highly preferred. You will mentor staff and drive new business in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education in a construction-related field.
• MSc in Construction Law and Disputes would be a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead disputes strategy with Australian and global Quantum team within the specialist disputes division.
• Contribute to Quantum Expert reports; testifying experience is preferred.
• Supervise junior staff and support business development within the legal industry.
• Manage a broad range of construction/engineering projects.
• Oversee ~15 years of experience prior to specialising in Quantum matters.

Skills

Quantum disputes

Testifying experience

Business development

Team leadership

Education

Degree in construction field

MSc in Construction Law and Disputes

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work as a Quantum Director based in Sydney, working with Quantum experts in a specialist disputes division within an international multidisciplinary consultancy. Both local and international candidates are being considered. Full visa sponsorship can be provided for expats.

An excellent opportunity to work as a Director of Quantum headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and work alongside renowned WWL-named expert witnesses.

This role would suit Directors currently working within Quantum disputes and can demonstrate extensive quantum analysis and disputes experience. Experience testifying would be highly preferred.

Suitable candidates will want to work for a premium international consultancy operating at the top of the specialised construction disputes industry in Australia, providing independent expert opinion on delay matters and assisting clients through challenging adjudications, arbitrations and litigations.

This Director in Quantum position will provide you with the opportunity to work on high-risk, large-scale, and challenging projects in both the public and private sectors across a variety of industries: Infrastructure, rail, mining and resources, government, power and renewables, buildings , defence, health and education to name a few!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Working with the Australian and global Quantum team, which includes renowned experts and in consultation with members of the quantum team, you will determine the best approach to individual dispute resolution matters in order to help clients achieve the desired legal outcome. You will do this as a Director within the specialist disputes division of the construction disputes business.
• Experience in writing or contributing to Quantum Expert reports
• Testifying experience would be highly preferred.
• Broad experience across a range of construction/engineering projects
• Around 15 yearsof experience within the construction industry working on major or complex projects in a QS, contractadministrationor engineering prior to specialising in Quantum related matters.
• Support junior members of staff.
• Encourage business development and network with established contacts in the legal industry.

Desired Skills and Experience

In order to have the necessary experience to undertake the Director Quantum job role described above, it is expected that suitable candidates will have recent experience either as a Quantum Associate Director or Director. Testifying experience would be ideal.

• 10+ years of experience within construction and dedicated quantum dispute work.
• Has taken own appointments
• Experience testifying is highly desirable.
• Experience overseeing and managing the work of the team
• The ability to manage multiple commissions.
• An analytical mind with motivation to solve problems,
• Comfortable in business development and proven work winning capabilities

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-level education in a construction-related field.
• Relevant MSc in Construction Law and Disputes would be a strong advantage.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This specialist disputes division operates within one of the largest privately owned consultancies in Australia.

They have over 350 staff worldwide and are looking to sustainably grow this number across all divisions.

Not only do they have multiple offices in Australia, but also a strong presence in the Middle East and the Far East.

The consultancy provides various services alongside claims and disputes such as planning and scheduling, project controls, cost management, project management, risk management and strategic advisory services and many more.

Governmental organisations, legal professions, and large construction businesses regularly use their renowned expertise on both time and cost matters.

Full details of this premium international construction disputes specialist and their operations across the globe will be provided to shortlisted applicants.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Basic Salary in the region of $300k-$400k+ AUS (DOE)
• Competitive Bonus Scheme
• Superannuation
• Other benefits (i.e. share purchase scheme)