Manager - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Manager in the Quantum division of a prestigious consultancy in Central London. This role offers the chance to work alongside industry-leading experts on major international disputes, providing forensic reviews and analytical expert opinions. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in quantity surveying and a meticulous approach to their work. Join a market-leading firm that specializes in independent expert services and be part of a dynamic team tackling high-profile projects across various industries. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying with a focus on major projects.
• Degree qualified in a relevant subject; MSc or LLM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic reviews of costings and quantities for disputes.
• Assist in preparing expert opinions and reports for arbitration.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Quantum Analysis

Dispute Resolution Procedures

Analytical Skills

Contractual Knowledge

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

MSc or LLM in Construction Law

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join as a Manager within the Quantum division of an international and prestigious expert witness consultancy headquartered in Central London.

The successful candidate will have solid experience in a quantity surveying background, ideally with some experience in quantum analysis.

You will work as part of a team with direct communication with industry-leading Who’s Who Legal named experts, on major international disputes.

The hiring company is willing to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits to the right candidate.

Responsibilities and Duties

The exact job duties of the Manager will vary based on the size of each individual dispute you are working on.

Some of your duties will include:

• Provide forensic reviews of both costings and quantities
• Assisting colleagues with the preparations for testifying experts and legal counsel with presentations and cross-examination reports.
• Assist senior colleagues and also the Quantum Expert Witness to provide highly analytical expert opinions with expert reports and joint statements for formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Providing support to colleagues providing submissions to the International Court of Arbitration (ICC), including analysing implemented changed design and increased costs.
• Assist with the meticulous review of contemporaneous data to analyse the dispute in infrastructure projects in ICC.
• Under guidance from your Director and other colleagues, assist the Quantum Expert Witness to conduct Quantum analysis in an ICC Arbitration representing the claimant in regard to major infrastructure projects.
• Liaise with numerous parties both internally and externally to generate required information and documentation.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in Quantity Surveying/ Commercial Management ideally for major reputable employers and large-scale projects.
• Good contractual knowledge and ability to operate standard forms of contracts.
• Experience or knowledge of dispute resolution procedures, ideally arbitration.
• Ability to approach tasks methodically and analytically.
• Incredibly meticulous and thorough in the work that you do.
• A personable and professional manner.
• A high standard of written and spoken English.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Must be Degree qualified in a relevant subject (or similar equivalent).
• An MSc or LLM in construction Law would be highly preferable. Although full sponsorship towards this can be offered.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a market leading construction consultancy who specialise in providing independent expert services on major international disputes. You will work alongside several leading industry experts on exciting and high-profile disputes.

The team has extensive experience working on projects in a variety of industries, such as energy, real estate, offshore, oil and gas, transportation, IT, and defence.

They have offices across the globe and advise on exciting projects across the world.

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