Manager - Quantum

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading expert witness consultancy in Central London seeks a Manager for their Quantum division. The successful candidate will work on major international disputes, providing forensic reviews and assisting with expert opinions. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in Quantity Surveying and a relevant degree. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package will be offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management, especially in large projects.
• Ability to operate standard forms of contracts.
• Experience in arbitration and dispute resolution procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic reviews of costings and quantities.
• Assist with presenting expert opinions and cross-examination reports.
• Support submissions to the International Court of Arbitration.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Analytical skills

Dispute resolution knowledge

Contractual knowledge

Meticulousness

Professional demeanor

High standard of English

Education

Degree in 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.

The offices are across the globe and advise on exciting projects across the world.

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

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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