Director - Quantum Expert

Maxim Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Director - Quantum Expert in Edinburgh to tackle high-profile disputes. The role demands expert-level quantum analysis and experience in construction disputes, along with a strong network to generate new work. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay and benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Highly Competitive Bonus Structure

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements

Health insurance

Life insurance

Personal accident cover

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience.
• Experience in complex projects in QS, contract administration or engineering roles.
• Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT & FIDIC.

Responsibilities

• Leading drafting of expert witness reports for dispute resolution.
• Providing strategic advice throughout the construction life cycle.
• Managing and supporting junior staff working on specific tasks.

Skills

Quantum Forensic Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Report Writing

Client Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Master’s degree in construction law LLM

Tools

BCIS

Cost-X

CEMAR

Job description

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Director - Quantum Expert (MAX10295)

Director - Quantum Expert

Ref MAX10295 Consultant Nilam Modhwadia Region North and Scotland Location Edinburgh Salary up to £150k DOE Job Posted 12/02/2025 Type Permanent Status Live: Interviewing now

You'll work alongsideWho's Who Legal Experts, tackling high-profile domestic and international disputes, driving results in a range of disputes.

This role is made for ambitious leaders who thrive on delivering expert-level quantum analysis and possess a proven track record of success.

Candidates for Director-level construction dispute appointments will have a well-established network of legal professionals and will be able to use their network to be able to develop and generate new dispute work for their employer.

Responsibilities and Duties

Working as a Quantum Expert in the Edinburgh office, you will work with the Quantum team to prepare analysis and expert reports for high value and complex arbitration and litigation proceedings.

Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings

Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes

Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes

Ideally experience testifying.

Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation

Effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary

Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress

Providing strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle

Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes

Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply-chain

Undertaking research and development of emerging industry related technologies as well as keeping up with the developments within own technical area of expertise

Manage, support and guide Junior staff working with you on specific tasks

Supporting the interface with the client and other consultants, at all project stages.

Winning and delivering new work.

Active involvement in the recruitment/hiring of new staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

10+ years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience, in addition to disputes experience

Experience of having worked on claims matters working on major or complex projects in a QS, contract administration or engineering role prior to specialising in Quantum related matters

Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.

Experience in testifying and being cross-examined.

Experience in performing detailed Quantum Forensic Analysis is expected

Ability to bring in new clients and work.

Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT & FIDIC

Knowledge of relevant applications and technologies in the quantity surveying, commercial management industry, for example BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR

Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply-chain, leading to successful negotiated resolution of the same

Ability to understand and articulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes

Strong report writing skills are essential and candidates who can demonstrate prior report writing evidence will be looked upon very positively.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management or a similar degree in construction

Master’s degree in applicable construction specialism, highly preferable a construction law LLM or similar.

Ideally MRICS, MInstCES or equivalent qualified or working towards Chartership

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Join one of the globe's most reputable consultancies, known for delivering high-quality advisory services in claims, disputes, and expert witness work.

With offices across the UK, this consultancy offers the best of both worlds—a corporate structure with a personal, supportive approach to their staff and their career development.

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

All applications and discussions will be treated with the strictest confidence

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Competitive salary up to £150k (DOE)

Highly Competitive Bonus Structure

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements

Option to buy more holidays

Health insurance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Personal accident cover

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Created on 02/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom