Commercial and Claims Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic consultancy in London as a Quantity Surveyor, where you'll engage in claims and quantum analysis for prestigious clients. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects across the construction industry, providing strategic advice and managing claims negotiations. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive environment, gaining exposure to various assignments that enhance your career in a reputable firm. If you are passionate about construction and dispute resolution, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in your field.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare claims for loss and expense and contractual entitlements.
• Manage client’s day-to-day requirements regarding claims and adjudication.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Claims Analysis

Quantum Forensic Analysis

Contract Administration

Adjudication Documentation Preparation

Good Written and Spoken English

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS (working towards)

Tools

NEC Contracts

JCT Contracts

Job description

A long established, London-based claims and dispute resolution consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor who can carry out claims and quantum analysis.

The successful candidate for this job will likely have experience from a Quantity Surveying background, working on civils or build projects.

In return for your hard work as a Commercial Consultant, you will enjoy working for a growing, reputable specialist claims and adjudication consultancy in London, alongside like-minded professionals with enviable specialist experience in quantum and delay, claims and disputes.

You will get to work with their prestigious client base and have exposure to problematic projects across all sectors of the construction industry.

The nature of working within a specialist claims and disputes consultancy in London such as this, is that you will be used on a variety of assignments (sometimes concurrently) over the course of a year. The hiring company offers a range of specialist services to its clients, including (but not limited to):

• Expert Witness and Advisory Services
• Project Planning

Therefore, as part of your role you will be expected to work with a variety of clients from client organisations to contractors and subcontractors, across all sectors of the construction industry. You will gain exposure to claims negotiation on live projects, through to advising and preparing for dispute resolution proceedings such as adjudication.

Responsibilities and Duties

This is a consultant role, which will report directly into the Director(s) of the business.
The expectation for this role is that the successful candidate should be willing and able to manage each client’s day-to-day requirements with regards to contract administration, claims and adjudication work. You must be capable of undertaking the following duties:

• Assist with the preparation of claims for loss and expense and other contractual entitlements
• Support with the preparation of adjudication documentation
• Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation
• Providing strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle
• Proactively manage cashflow

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4 years minimum experience within a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management background.
• Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT.
• Good written and spoken English

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a similar relevant subject
• Attained or working towards an MRICS is desirable

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This dynamic firm specialises in delivering a wide range of services, including cost and commercial management, planning, dispute resolution, and expert witness expertise. Their diverse client portfolio includes tier-one main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, engineers and legal firms.

The consultancy's clients operate across the UK, tackling both small and large-scale projects in public infrastructure, construction, and engineering. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a forward-thinking team working on impactful projects across the industry.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.