Director, Construction Quantum — Global Expert & Team Leader

Secretariat Intl; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat Intl is recruiting for a senior role within its Construction Quantum team. You will support world-renowned quantum experts in formal dispute resolution and lead a team through detailed analysis, expert reports, and client interactions on large construction disputes.

With extensive construction experience and a background in engineering or quantity surveying, you will contribute to business development and manage budgets, while travelling internationally as required.

Qualifications

• Degree level education in Engineering, Construction or Quantity Surveying related field.
• Ideally 15+ years of construction-related industry experience.
• Further qualification in construction law (MSc or similar).
• Experience in preparing Quantum Expert reports.
• Proven business development experience and ability to win expert appointments.
• Broad experience across a range of construction/engineering projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and comfortable with large data sets.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced international consultancy environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting world-renowned quantum experts in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Assisting in undertaking detailed analysis and preparation of expert reports and all other aspects of an expert witness workload on substantial disputes.
• Managing the workload and tasks of the project team.
• Managing budgets and fee reports.
• Assisting in analysis or preparation of expert reports.
• Leading management, development and training of your team members.
• Client and lawyer liaison, including leading client meetings.
• Liaison with other expert disciplines.
• Continue to build Secretariat’s reputation in the construction sector and legal community.
• Acting as an expert witness and winning your own premium expert appointments.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Team player

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering/Construction/QS degree

Engineering degree

Construction law MSc or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Secretariat Intl is recruiting for a senior role within its Construction Quantum team. You will support world-renowned quantum experts in formal dispute resolution and lead a team through detailed analysis, expert reports, and client interactions on large construction disputes.

With extensive construction experience and a background in engineering or quantity surveying, you will contribute to business development and manage budgets, while travelling internationally as required.