Associate Director - Quantum

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director to join their dynamic team in delivering Expert Witness and Recovery services. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects both in the UK and internationally, providing strategic advice and support to clients in distress. With a strong focus on quality and client outcomes, you will leverage your extensive construction knowledge and leadership skills to make a significant impact. The company promotes a flexible and inclusive work environment, ensuring you can thrive while contributing to exciting projects worldwide.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Inclusive Work Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of relevant construction and engineering experience.
• Experience leading claims through supply chains with successful resolutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Expert Witness services for adjudication and litigation.
• Support clients with distressed projects through strategic advice.

Skills

Construction Industry Knowledge

Forensic Mindset

Stakeholder Management

Project Performance Analysis

Strategic Advice

Education

Construction-related Degree

Legal Qualification

Tools

BCIS

Cost-X

CEMAR

Job description

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Turner & Townsend is a leading global consultancy business serving clients in the real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources segments. We are a growing, dynamic, and innovative company, quick to respond to market trends with a reputation for quality, providing clarity that helps teams realize their full potential.

At Turner & Townsend, we’re passionate about making a difference. This means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people reach their potential, and contributing to a prosperous society.

Every day, we assist our major global clients in delivering challenging and highly technical projects across over 130 countries.

Our Contract Services Claims & Disputes team, including our Recovery and Expert Witness services, has over 50 employees across the UK. We are innovative, client-focused, and supported by an inclusive and engaging company culture.

Our clients value our proactive approach, expertise, integrity, and quality, supporting them in navigating complex issues on their projects and programs. Consequently, our team works on some of the most exciting projects worldwide.

Job Description

You will be involved in delivering:

• Expert Witness services, assisting our quantum experts in delivering reports for adjudication, litigation, and dispute resolution;
• Recovery services, supporting our contract and commercial specialists in providing strategic advice to clients with distressed projects or programs.

Successful candidates will work in a team analyzing construction projects in the UK and internationally. We seek an ambitious, driven individual eager to join an experienced team of construction experts with a strong market presence.

Turner & Townsend offers a diverse portfolio across our Recovery and Expert Witness services and aims to grow to meet client needs.

We are seeking an Associate Director experienced in quantum matters or establishing themselves as an expert to support our leading teams. The successful candidate will have the chance to develop into a leading expert through our mentoring program, lead strategic objectives, and expand our market presence with direct links to UK leadership.

The work must meet high standards to withstand scrutiny. The candidate will:

• Possess a forensic and exploratory mindset;
• Have strong construction industry knowledge;
• Understand construction contracts and law;
• Value transparency and collaboration;
• Be able to work independently and adapt to team methods.

While our UK team supports complex projects worldwide, most work can be delivered remotely. The role involves working from a local office to maintain team cohesion, with flexible working arrangements to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of relevant construction and engineering experience;
• A construction-related degree and/or legal qualification;
• Experience leading claims through supply chains with successful resolutions;
• Ability to understand and articulate client requirements and outcomes;
• Capacity to analyze project performance and identify root causes of distress;
• Leadership in developing strategies to recover distressed projects or programs;
• Effective stakeholder management at all levels;
• Experience assessing project records to establish quantum;
• Knowledge of relevant applications like BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR;
• Ability to analyze claims/disputes and provide strategic advice;
• Support clients and legal teams in developing positions;
• Experience drafting expert witness reports;
• Stay updated on technical developments;
• Provide guidance to team members;
• Support client and consultant interfaces at all project stages;
• Act as an industry ambassador for Turner & Townsend.

Next Steps

Apply via our portal on Smart Recruiters. We are happy to discuss further or proceed with recruitment once interested.

Additional Information

With around 3,000 UK employees and over 6,000 worldwide, T&T is a leading global property consultancy, recently ranked number 1 in the Times PWC Top Track 250. We are a dynamic, innovative company committed to quality and market responsiveness.

Our people share our vision, and we promote a healthy, flexible, and inclusive work environment that supports work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and encouraging applications from all community sectors.

Learn more about us at our website. #LI-MS1

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