Lead Construction Claims Surveyor for Major Projects

Building Careers UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Claims Surveyor in Warrington to lead the preparation, management, negotiation and resolution of complex construction claims on major projects. You will work with senior teams, clients, and legal advisors to protect the company’s contractual position.

The role covers assessment, adjudication preparation, and dispute resolution support, requiring substantial experience in high-value claims and a strong law/contractual background.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.
• Significant experience on major building, infrastructure, or complex construction projects.
• Extensive experience preparing and negotiating EOT, disruption, loss & expense, and contractual claims.
• Proven experience managing claims from initial identification through to negotiation and resolution.
• Experience preparing documentation and evidence for adjudication and dispute proceedings.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contractual mechanisms.
• Previous experience in a Tier 1 contractor or major-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and managing complex contractual claims across major construction projects.
• Leading Extension of Time (EOT), disruption, loss and expense, and associated claims.
• Reviewing contracts and project records to establish entitlement and quantum.
• Preparing detailed contractual and commercial submissions.
• Negotiating claims with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Providing specialist contractual and claims advice to project and commercial teams.
• Supporting the preparation of matters for adjudication and broader dispute resolution.
• Reviewing project documentation, programmes, records, correspondence, and commercial information.
• Identifying potential claims and commercial risks at an early stage.
• Working with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers to maximise entitlement.
• Supporting senior management with complex contractual and commercial matters.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the claims process.

Skills

Claims surveying

Contractual management

Negotiation

EOT (Extension of Time)

Delays & disruption

Adjudication

Client liaison

Risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation & reporting

Education

Law Degree

MRICS (advantageous)

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Claims Surveyor in Warrington to lead the preparation, management, negotiation and resolution of complex construction claims on major projects. You will work with senior teams, clients, and legal advisors to protect the company’s contractual position.

The role covers assessment, adjudication preparation, and dispute resolution support, requiring substantial experience in high-value claims and a strong law/contractual background.