Consultant

Gold Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Private pension contributions

Paid professional fees

25 days leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Gold Group in London is seeking a Consultant to join its Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution team. The role targets candidates at the start of their career, with an MSc in Construction Law or related field, and aims to build expertise across claims, contracts and dispute resolution on UK projects.

You'll support senior consultants, develop specialist knowledge, and gain exposure to a broad range of construction and engineering projects across the UK, with a clear career development path

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and written communication skills.
• Good eye for detail and ability to interpret contractual information.
• Interest in construction claims, contracts and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and assessment of construction claims.
• Supporting the analysis of contractual and project documentation.
• Reviewing contracts, correspondence, programmes, payment records and other project information.
• Assisting with delay, disruption and quantum-related matters.
• Supporting the preparation of reports, submissions and other technical documentation.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and adjudication matters.
• Undertaking research into contractual and legal issues.
• Working with experienced consultants to develop solutions to complex contractual and commercial problems.
• Liaising with clients and project stakeholders as experience develops.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Contract interpretation

Education

MSc in Construction Law/Arbitration

Quantity Surveying / Contract Administration degree

Job description

Consultant - Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution
45,000 - 60,000 + package
Construction Consultancy Claims & Dispute Resolution

We are working with a specialist construction consultancy that specialises in Construction Claims & Dispute Resolution and they are looking to appoint a Consultant to join their growing team in Central London.

This is a junior-level opportunity that would suit someone who has recently qualified, has completed an MSc in Construction Law, or has developed a strong interest in pursuing a career within construction claims, contract management and dispute resolution.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants and gain exposure to a broad range of construction and engineering projects across the UK, developing specialist experience across claims, contracts and disputes.

The Role

As a Consultant, you will support senior members of the team across a range of commissions, with responsibilities potentially including:

• Assisting with the preparation and assessment of construction claims.
• Supporting the analysis of contractual and project documentation.
• Reviewing contracts, correspondence, programmes, payment records and other project information.
• Assisting with delay, disruption and quantum-related matters.
• Supporting the preparation of reports, submissions and other technical documentation.
• Assisting with dispute resolution and adjudication matters.
• Undertaking research into contractual and legal issues.
• Working with experienced consultants to develop solutions to complex contractual and commercial problems.
• Liaising with clients and project stakeholders as your experience develops.

About You

This role would suit someone at the beginning of their career who is keen to specialise in construction claims and dispute resolution.

You may be:

• A recently qualified Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Contract Administrator looking to move into consultancy.
• A graduate with an MSc in Construction Law, Arbitration or a related discipline.
• Someone with construction/commercial experience who has developed a strong interest in claims and disputes.
• A candidate who is considering a long-term career in claims consultancy, dispute resolution or expert services.

You will need strong analytical and written communication skills, a good eye for detail and the ability to understand and interpret contractual information.

Most importantly, the business is looking for someone who is genuinely interested in developing a career in this specialist area and is keen to learn from an experienced and driven team.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join an established specialist consultancy with experience across commercial and contract management, claims, dispute resolution, adjudication, arbitration, expert services and delay analysis.

You will be exposed to a variety of sectors including building, civil engineering and infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, renewables and power generation, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad technical and commercial skill set.

The role offers a structured route into a specialist area of construction consultancy, with the potential to develop your career around claims, dispute resolution and contract advisory services.

• Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Private pension contributions
• Paid professional fees