Quantum Associate Director

Maxim Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary £90k-150k (DOE)

Job summary

Maxim Recruitment in Glasgow is seeking a Quantum Associate Director to join a growing specialist consultancy focused on construction claims and disputes. You will apply your quantum expertise to support case work and help build the firm's contact network among clients and colleagues.

The role emphasizes leading teams on complex projects, delivering high-quality forensic analysis, and providing strategic commercial advice to resolve disputes effectively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying, in client-side or main contractor environments.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial support.
• In-depth knowledge of standard forms of contract.
• Experience developing and managing procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Understanding of construction law, focusing on damages assessment and quantification.
• Eagerness to develop own contact database.
• Ability to manage multiple commissions concurrently and coordinate inputs from project teams.

Responsibilities

• Forensic analysis of project accounts to identify and substantiate disputes.
• Prepare written reports for dispute resolution processes (mediation, adjudication, litigation).
• Represent parties or defend in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide commercial support on live projects and oversee client teams.
• Train and develop junior staff.

Skills

Quantum expertise

Quantity Surveying

Commercial support

Standard forms of contract

Procurement strategies

Contract administration

Construction law

Contact database development

Multi-project management

Education

Higher qualification in construction law

Professional body membership

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Quantum Associate Director to join an expanding specialist claims and disputes consultancy in Glasgow

The successful applicant ideally will have ongoing quantum expert instructions, shall have an eagerness to develop their own contact database and a proven ability to support other quantum experts.

Responsibilities and Duties

This Quantum job vacancy is with a specialist claims and disputescompany that offers a range of specialist consultancy services to its clients who are experiencing problems in their projects and do not have the in-house expertise to resolve them favourably. Services provided can include:

Forensic analysis of project accounts to identify and substantiate areas of dispute

The preparation of written reports for use in dispute resolution processes, including mediation, adjudication and litigation

Representation of parties or defence involvement in formal dispute resolution proceedings, including adjudication and mediation

Commercial support on live projects, including oversight of client teams and provision of strategic commercial advice

Training and development of junior staff

Desired Skills and Experience

Circa 10+ years of experience with a background in Quantity Surveying, gained within either a client-side or main contractor environment

Proven track record of delivering commercial support.

In-depth knowledge of standard forms of contract.

Proficient in developing and managing procurement strategies and contract administration

An understanding of construction law, with a particular focus on the assessment and quantification of damages

Eagerness to develop own contact database

Capable of managing multiple commissions concurrently, including overseeing and coordinating inputs from wider project teams

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Studying towards a higher qualification in construction law or similar equivalent could be advantageous

Membership of an appropriate professional body is also advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a specialist consultancy focused on construction claims and disputes, with headquarters in London and plans to open up new regional offices. They are a well-established and growing business, known for their highly experienced team of professionals — including accredited mediators, qualified adjudicators, and practicing expert witnesses.

With a strong reputation and extensive network within the legal sector, the consultancy is frequently engaged by lawyers and solicitors representing both domestic and international construction firms to provide expert advice and support on complex and contentious projects.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive Salary in the region of £90k-150k (DOE)