Quantum Expert

Maxim Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Greater London is seeking a strategic leader for their Quantum Expert team. This role requires extensive expertise in construction claims and the ability to provide expert witness testimony in high-value disputes. The ideal candidate will have strong business development skills and a proven track record in managing teams. This opportunity offers a blend of office work and remote flexibility, making a significant impact within an international environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an expert witness in quantum disputes.
• Proven career progression in construction disputes.
• Strong experience in dispute resolution proceedings and cross-examination.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Quantum Expert team and oversee operations.
• Manage a team of dispute resolution professionals.
• Provide expert witness testimony in high-profile cases.

Skills

Expert witness testimony

Dispute resolution

Business development

High-value project management

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Construction Degree

Professional memberships in construction law

Job description

Project Details

This role offers a rare blend of strategic leadership and high-level expert witness work, supporting clients through a broad spectrum of construction-related disputes.

It’s an outstanding opportunity for a visionary professional with deep expertise in construction claims and dispute resolution to make a meaningful impact and help shape success in a fast-paced, international market.

The employer will allow you to split your time between being based in their stylish and spacious office based in London, and from home.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take a central leadership role within the UK leadership team, overseeing the Quantum Expert team.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of dispute resolution professionals, including consultants and experienced experts.
• Provide expert witness testimony in high-profile cases.
• Represent law firms, insurers, and employers in high-value disputes and arbitrations, involving multi-million-pound claims.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, development, and retention of top-tier staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience as an expert witness in Quantum
• Proven career progression, showcasing excellence and a robust track record in construction disputes.
• Strong experience providing testimony in dispute resolution proceedings.
• Experience with cross-examination is highly desirable.
• Ability to independently secure expert appointments.
• Proven business development acumen, with a history of winning new work.
• Experience handling high-value projects and disputes.
• A well-established network of law firms and legal partners.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• A relevant Construction Degree or similar equivalent qualification.
• Additional qualifications and professional memberships relating to construction law would be advantageous.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will work as part of a team of quantum and delay construction disputes out of their London office.

Your team will be a small team within a larger, corporate multidisciplinary consultancy with numerous international offices located in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America.

The business has a very international feel to it, due to the fact they work on some of the largest and most reputable construction disputes in the World.

You will work alongside several industry-leading experts who are Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recommended.