Claims Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a Claims Consultant to join their team in Hull. The role offers a unique opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor aiming to specialize in claims management. Candidates will gain hands-on experience while working on diverse projects across sectors like rail and energy.

Benefits

Annual Christmas Bonus

Discretionary Project Performance Bonus

Private Family Medical Cover

Support towards further qualifications

Hybrid working Opportunity

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying from contracting background.
• Knowledge of claims settlements and standard forms of contracts.
• Professional memberships like MRICS desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and prepare claims for time extensions and additional costs.
• Guide on contractual obligations, risks, and entitlements.
• Interact with project teams and assess ongoing claims.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Contractual Guidance

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Masters in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Claims Consultant to join one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary engineering business to work on claims and disputes in-house at their head office in Hull.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to specialise their career or an existing claims consultant to gain valuable experience in claims and disputes management within a leading construction organisation.

The successful candidate will support senior team members in analysing and preparing claims, resolving disputes, and providing contractual advice across a range of exciting projects.

The In-House Senior Claims Consultant will play a critical role in managing and mitigating contractual and commercial risks across the company’s projects.

The successful candidate will provide expertise in claims preparation, defence, and resolution while supporting project teams in minimizing disputes.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with internal stakeholders, reporting directly to the Group Commercial Director gaining in-depth knowledge of the company’s projects and operations.

You will gain the opportunity to work across a variety of project types including rail, bridges, energy, and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Claims Consultant you will report directly to the Group Commercial Director.

• Analyse and prepare claims for time extensions, variations, and additional costs.
• Guide on contractual obligations, risks, and entitlements.
• Assessing claims under ongoing contracts, preparing defences, and negotiating settlements.
• Interact with internal stakeholders, such as project teams, commercial managers, and legal departments.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A background in Quantity Surveying, ideally from a main contracting or sub-contractor background.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties
• Ideally some exposure to claim settlements
• Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT.
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ideally A Masters in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution. Although full support and funding will be offered to gain this qualification.
• Professional memberships such as MRICS, MCIArb, or equivalent are desirable. Although full support can be offered to achieve this.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary is UK-based engineering and infrastructure company specializing in complex projects across various sectors, including rail, bridges, energy, and industrial facilities.

Known for its expertise in design, construction, and maintenance, the company delivers innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to clients' needs.

Its services span project management, civil engineering, mechanical and electrical works, and digital innovation to improve efficiency and outcomes.

They are now looking to build an in-house team of consultants who can support on the claims work.

A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• + Basic Salary up to £75k (DOE)
• + Annual Christmas Bonus
• + Discretionary Project Performance Bonus
• + Private Family Medical Cover
• + Support towards further qualifications
• + Hybrid working Opportunity – 2/3 days in the office

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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