Consultant - Commercial / Quantum

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consultancy firm in Manchester is seeking a Consultant - Commercial / Quantum to manage project cost reporting and provide forensic analysis in dispute resolution. This role requires 3-5 years of experience in consulting, strong time management, and a construction-related degree. The company offers an excellent career development path with a strong emphasis on training and appraisals.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years' post-graduate experience in consulting or contracting.
• Exposure to NEC and JCT contract types.
• Ability to conduct valuations and analyze final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project-related cost and value reporting.
• Conduct forensic analysis in dispute resolution.
• Train and develop internal project teams.

Skills

Experience in pre and post-contract services

Strong time management skills

Excellent knowledge of project costs

Client-facing role experience

Exceptional IT and writing experience

Education

BSc or equivalent construction or engineering degree

Chartership (MRICS/MCIArb)

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Consultant - Commercial / Quantum, Manchester

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Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The client prides itself on working within all sectors of the construction and engineering industry. Therefore, this role can deliver an exciting variation of project exposure on domestic and international projects, which can include (but not limited to) housing, residential, power and civil sector(s).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing project-related cost and value reporting
• Analysing initial budget estimates to final figures across the whole project lifecycle
• Preparing, negotiating, and reviewing contract administration
• Drafting, managing, and reporting contractual obligations from procurement to final account
• Determining schedules by monitoring programmes and aiding clients with risk management
• Providing accurate assessments of progress and reports
• Delivering Forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Evaluating clear and impartial evidence for tribunals (ADR)

As a consultant, your responsibilities will also include:

• Management of internal and external project teams
• Training, development, and performance management of employees, as applicable
• Acting as a role model and mentor to other employees
• Providing support to Senior Management and Manager – commercial & quantum
• Promoting yourself with professional institutions and being involved with developing the construction professionals of the future

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful Quantity Surveyor must have:

• Experience in pre and post-contract services on large-scale, complex projects
• 3 – 5 years’ post-graduate experience as well as working in Consultant and Contracting backgrounds expected
• Rounded knowledge of a variety of construction and engineering projectsis required
• Ideally have some familiarity with alternative dispute resolution work. Namely, forensically analysing quantum-related data in preparation for mediation or adjudication
• Exposure with standard contract types such as NEC and JCT, as well as demonstrated expertise in contract administration desired
• Excellent knowledge of the impacts of change, delay, and disruption on a project’s cost
• Previous Quantity Surveying experience working on multiple projects throughout the whole lifecycle of the project expected
• Competently check costs, conduct valuations and analyse final account figures
• Must have exceptional IT and writing experience, and be able to demonstrate previous examples of successfully writing narratives and producing / assisting with quantum related reports
• Must have strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Be completely comfortable in a client-facing role

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Must have attained or be working towards chartership (MRICS/MCIArb) strongly preferred
• BSc or equivalent construction or engineering degree preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a reputable and established consultancy offering a range of planning, quantity surveying, alternative dispute resolution and advisory services to their clients. This can include work in relation to disputes that are heading for adjudication and mediation.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will work alongside highly reputable experts on an appealing variety of projects and disputes. This role will be a great career move for any aspiring quantum construction disputes professional who wishes to keep their involvement on live project work.

The employer has a strong HR function and places a high emphasis on regular appraisals, career development and internal/external training. They expect candidates to be ambitious and place the same emphasis on their self-development.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives