Associate Director - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a professional for high-level expert witness work in construction disputes. This role involves assisting Quantum Expert Witnesses, drafting reports, and conducting Quantum analysis. Candidates should have significant experience in construction claims and excellent analytical skills. The position allows for a hybrid work model, balancing time between the office and home, in a firm renowned for its international projects and industry-leading experts.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior colleagues to provide analytical expert opinions.
• Draft detailed and accurate reports for major disputes.
• Conduct Quantum analysis under guidance.
• Liaise internally and externally for required information.
• Participate in business development for client base growth.

Skills

Extensive experience as the lead assistant to a Quantum Expert

Proven career progression in construction disputes

Good contractual knowledge

Experience with dispute resolution procedures

Ability to approach tasks methodically and analytically

Personable and professional manner

Education

Relevant Construction Degree

Additional qualifications in construction law

Job description

Project Details

This role offers high-level expert witness work, supporting clients through a broad spectrum of construction-related disputes.

It’s an outstanding opportunity for a visionary professional with deep expertise in construction claims and dispute resolution to make a meaningful impact and help shape success in a fast-paced, international market.

The employer will allow you to split your time between being based in their stylish and spacious office based in London, and from home.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist senior colleagues and also the Quantum Expert Witness to provide highly analytical expert opinions with expert reports and joint statements for formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Assisting with drafting detailed and accurate reports including the cost and claims provided on major disputes.
• Under guidance from your manager and other colleagues, assist the Quantum Expert Witness to conduct Quantum analysis.
• Liaise with numerous parties both internally and externally to generate required information and documentation.
• Partake in business development to grow your own client base.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience as the lead assistant to a Quantum Expert or at the stage ready to take own appointments
• Proven career progression, showcasing excellence and a robust track record in construction disputes.
• A background in Quantity Surveying, ideally for major reputable employees and large-scale projects.
• Good contractual knowledge and ability to operate standard forms of contracts.
• Experience with dispute resolution procedures, ideally arbitration.
• Experience drafting sections of reports.
• Ability to approach tasks methodically and analytically.
• Incredibly meticulous and thorough in the work that you do.
• A personable and professional manner.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• A relevant Construction Degree or similar equivalent qualification.
• Additional qualifications and professional memberships relating to construction law would be advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will work as part of a team of quantum and delay construction disputes out of their London office.

Your team will be a small team within a larger, corporate multidisciplinary consultancy with numerous international offices located in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America.

The business has a very international feel to it, due to the fact they work on some of the largest and most reputable construction disputes in the World.

You will work alongside several industry-leading experts who are Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recommended.