Claims consultant

Systech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Systech in London is seeking a Claims Consultant to provide contract and claims advice across UK projects, traveling as needed, with the ability to be away from home Monday to Friday. You will prepare and present accurate quantum and commercial claims, supporting negotiation to achieve successful outcomes.

The role requires 5–10 years in major infrastructure projects, strong NEC/JCT knowledge, and a QS degree with RICS membership preferred.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (2:1 or higher)
• Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)
• Ideally possess a legal degree in Construction Law (preferred)
• Minimum 5–10 years of major infrastructure project experience
• Extensive knowledge of NEC and JCT main forms of contract
• Experience producing delay & disruption claims and dispute avoidance/resolution

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract
• Analyze facts and evidence including records and notices
• Provide honest appraisal of contractual and commercial position to clients
• Advise clients on claims strategy and objectives
• Prepare, negotiate and present quantum, delay and disruption claims

Skills

Contract analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying

Member of RICS (preferred)

Legal degree in Construction Law (preferred)

Job description

About Systech

Established in 1991, Systech International continues to grow providing responsive, high quality multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of major construction, infrastructure and energy projects. Our team of over 500 professionals deliver services over the full lifespan of projects – from bid to handover – from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

Claims consultant

LOCATION

London office and project site

HOURS

Full-time

CONTRACT TYPE

Consultant

SALARY

Competitive

Role

We have several exciting opportunities available for Claims Consultants who are in a position to travel across the UK and have the flexibility to be away from home Monday to Friday. As a Claims Consultant, you will be responsible for providing clients with effective and accurate contractual and claims advice, based on detailed and thorough forensic examination and analysis of project information and data. You will also be required to prepare and write formal quantum and commercial claims reports, working independently and with minimum supervision, to put forward reasoned, logical arguments to support claims events and assist with the presentation and negotiation of successful claims.

Responsibilities

• To ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the contract
• Analysis of facts and evidence including records and notices
• To give clients an honest appraisal of their contractual and commercial position
• Advise clients on claims strategy, making recommendations on how our client’s specific claim objectives can be achieved
• Preparation, negotiation and presentation of quantum, delay and disruption claims

Individual

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying (or similar, a 2:1 or higher preferred)
• A Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (preferred)
• Ideally possess a legal degree in Construction Law
• Minimum 5-10 years of major infrastructure project experience
• Extensive knowledge of main standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT
• Must be able to demonstrate the necessary experience and expertise in producing delay & disruption claims
• Experience of dispute avoidance and resolution

For more information on this role or to discuss our other current opportunities, please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]