Quantity Surveyor - Construction Claims

MARMION; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus Scheme

Career progression

Fully funded CPD

Private medical insurance

Pension salary sacrifice

Job summary

Marmion is seeking a Construction Dispute Resolution Consultant in Leeds with a salary up to £60,000, offering hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package. You will join a specialist consultancy focused on complex construction disputes and commercial advice.

Ideal candidates have an MSc in Construction Law (or working towards it), 3+ years’ post-degree experience, and knowledge of major contracts (JCT/NEC/FIDIC). Sponsorship is not available and UK work rights are required.

Qualifications

• MSc in Construction Law or working towards it.
• 3+ years' post-degree experience in quantity surveying, construction dispute resolution, or similar.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts.
• RICS qualified or progressing toward chartership.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial, contractual and strategic matters throughout all stages of the construction project lifecycle.
• Analyse tender, contract and claims documentation to identify commercial risks and support dispute resolution strategies.
• Prepare claims for loss and expense, and adjudication documentation.
• Draft reports that clearly set out processes, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Support dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation support activities.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services.

Skills

Construction law

Dispute resolution

Commercial management

Client relationships

Analytical thinking

Education

MSc in Construction Law

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management/Law

Job description

Construction Dispute Resolution Consultant | Up to £60,000 | Leeds

Opportunity to work on complex construction dispute resolution projects

Ideally you'll have MSc in Construction Law or be working towards achieving

No Sponsorship available - Candidates must have unrestricted right to work in UK

Take the next step in your career with a leading construction dispute resolution consultancy. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects, learn from recognised industry experts and build specialist expertise in a growing area of construction consultancy.

If you have experience in construction law, commercial management or dispute resolution and are ready to develop your expertise within a specialist consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join:

• Up to £60,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Hybrid working (Leeds office with home working flexibility)
• Bonus Scheme
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Work alongside recognised industry experts
• Exposure to complex, high-value disputes
• Fully funded CPD, further qualifications and professional memberships
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and additional employee benefits
• Pension salary sacrifice

The Opportunity

Working alongside leading dispute resolution specialists, you will contribute to high-profile projects while developing practical expertise across commercial advice, claims and formal dispute resolution. You will be supported to build your technical knowledge, strengthen your consultancy skills and take on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

You will work across complex construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy projects, providing commercial and contractual advice from project inception through to formal dispute resolution.

This role offers genuine long-term career progression, structured professional development and the opportunity to develop into a recognised expert within construction dispute resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on commercial, contractual and strategic matters throughout all stages of the construction project lifecycle
• Analyse tender, contract and claims documentation to identify commercial risks and support dispute resolution strategies
• Prepare claims for loss and expense, and adjudication documentation
• Draft reports that clearly set out processes, conclusions, and recommendations
• Support dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation support activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services

About You:

This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or construction claims professional who wants to specialise further in dispute resolution. It would also suit an existing Consultant seeking broader exposure to complex projects across the construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy sectors

You will bring relevant experience from the construction or engineering sector and a strong understanding of construction law, commercial management or dispute resolution. You will be commercially aware, analytical and motivated to develop your expertise within a specialist consultancy. RICS qualification or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

We would love to speak with candidates with the following:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or similar
• MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or working towards
• 3+ years' post-degree experience in quantity surveying, construction dispute resolution, or similar
• Experience in construction disputes, claims, construction law or commercial management
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Experience preparing and assessing construction costs, claims, and adjudication documentation
• RICS qualified or actively working towards chartership
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships
• Experience in preparing or contributing to Expert Witness Reports.

About Our Client:

Our client is a highly respected specialist consultancy providing commercial, contractual and dispute resolution services across the construction, infrastructure, engineering and energy sectors. With decades of experience, the business is known for technical excellence, lasting client relationships and the successful resolution of complex commercial disputes.

Candidates must live within commutable distance to Leeds. No sponsorship available - applicants must have permanent UK working rights and live locally.