Construction Dispute Resolution Consultant

Marmion; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension salary sacrifice

Fully funded CPD

Job summary

Marmion is seeking a Consultant Quantity Surveyor to join our Leeds team, focusing on construction dispute resolution and commercial advice. You will work on high-value projects, analysing contracts and claims from inception through to formal dispute resolution, under the mentorship of industry experts.

You will collaborate across construction, engineering, and energy sectors, building technical knowledge while advancing your consultancy skills and taking on greater responsibility as your career

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or similar.
• MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or working towards.
• 3+ years’ post-degree experience in quantity surveying, construction dispute resolution, or similar.
• RICS qualified or actively working towards chartership.
• Experience in construction disputes, claims, construction law or commercial management.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships.
• Experience preparing or contributing to Expert Witness Reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial, contractual and strategic matters throughout all stages of the construction project lifecycle.
• Analyse tender, contract and claims documentation to identify commercial risks and support dispute resolution strategies.
• Prepare claims for loss and expense, and adjudication documentation.
• Draft reports that clearly set out processes, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Support dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation support activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services.

Skills

Dispute resolution

Construction law

Commercial management

Client relations

RICS chartership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or similar

MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law

Job description

Consultant Quantity Surveyor - Construction Dispute Resolution | Up to £60,000 | Leeds

Take the next step in your career with a leading construction dispute resolution consultancy. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects, learn from recognised industry experts and build specialist expertise in a growing area of construction consultancy.

If you have experience in construction law, commercial management or dispute resolution and are ready to develop your expertise within a specialist consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join:

• Up to £60,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Hybrid working (Leeds office)
• Bonus Scheme
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Work alongside recognised industry experts
• Fully funded CPD, further qualifications and professional memberships
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and additional employee benefits
• Pension salary sacrifice

*Candidates must be a UK resident with permanent UK working rights residing within Leeds (or surrounding areas). Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.*

The Opportunity

Working alongside leading dispute resolution specialists, you will contribute to high-profile projects while developing practical expertise across commercial advice, claims and formal dispute resolution. You will be supported to build your technical knowledge, strengthen your consultancy skills and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

You’ll work across complex construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy projects, providing commercial and contractual advice from project inception through to formal dispute resolution.

This role offers genuine long-term career progression, structured professional development and the opportunity to develop into a recognized expert within construction dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on commercial, contractual and strategic matters throughout all stages of the construction project lifecycle
• Analyse tender, contract and claims documentation to identify commercial risks and support dispute resolution strategies
• Prepare claims for loss and expense, and adjudication documentation
• Draft reports that clearly set out processes, conclusions, and recommendations
• Support dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation support activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services

About You:

This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or construction claims professional who wants to specialise further in dispute resolution. It would also suit an existing Consultant seeking broader exposure to complex projects across the construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy sectors

You will bring relevant experience from the construction or engineering sector and a strong understanding of construction law, commercial management or dispute resolution. You will be commercially aware, analytical and motivated to develop your expertise within a specialist consultancy. RICS qualification or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

We would love to speak with candidates with the following:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or similar
• MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or working towards
• 3+ years’ post-degree experience in quantity surveying, construction dispute resolution, or similar
• Experience in construction disputes, claims, construction law or commercial management
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Experience preparing and assessing construction costs, claims, and adjudication documentation
• RICS qualified or actively working towards chartership
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships
• Experience in preparing or contributing to Expert Witness Reports.

About Our Client:

Our client is a highly respected specialist consultancy providing commercial, contractual and dispute resolution services across the construction, infrastructure, engineering and energy sectors. With decades of experience, the business is known for technical excellence, lasting client relationships and the successful resolution of complex commercial disputes.

Candidates must live within commutable distance to Leeds. No sponsorship available – applicants must have permanent UK working rights and live locally.