Senior Claims Consultant

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Claims Consultant to manage a variety of claims assignments. The role includes supporting expert witness appointments and drafting detailed claims narratives. Ideal candidates will have around 15 years of experience in construction and a background in Quantity Surveying. Strong analytical skills and client-facing communication abilities are essential. The position offers a competitive salary and potential for personal growth within the company.

Benefits

Basic Salary circa £70k-85k (DOE)

Car allowance

Discretionary bonus

Private health cover

Support towards further qualifications

Pension

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Around 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Background in Quantity Surveying preferably in contracting.
• Experienced in managing formal disputes and providing professional advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage various claims assignments across sectors.
• Support expert witness appointments and provide advice.
• Draft claims narratives and forensic reports.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Claims settlement experience

Contracts understanding

Client-facing communication

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Chartered member of the RICS

Further qualifications in Construction Law

Job description

Project Details

Project Details

This specialist consultancy provides expert advisory and dispute resolution services to the construction and engineering industry. They work with leading law firms, contractors, and employers on some of the most complex and high-value projects, offering deep sector knowledge, analytical clarity, and credible expert evidence.

This role will include a mix of claims work and expert work, including adjudication and litigations.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking a talented Senior Claims Consultant to strengthen their close-knit team and help deliver exceptional claims and expert witness services. This role offers clear potential to progress into leading assignments and building a client base as part of the consultancy’s long-term growth plan.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing a variety of claims assignments across sectors and contract types
• Supporting expert witness appointments, including adjudication and litigation support
• Drafting detailed, well-reasoned claims narratives and forensic reports
• Coordinating with clients, legal teams, and project stakeholders to compile relevant documentation
• Providing high-level commercial and contractual advice
• Participating in business development activities and building your own portfolio of clients
• Assisting in mentoring and guiding junior staff where appropriate

Desired Skills and Experience

• Circa 15 years of experience in the construction industry.
• A background in Quantity Surveying, ideally from a main contracting or sub-contractor background.
• Experience with Negotiations and Claims Settlements
• Strong understanding of standard forms of contracts
• Ideally some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.)
• Experienced in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice
• Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to adapt to and learn new technologies.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or a degree in Cost Management or similar.
• Ideally, a Chartered member of the RICS.
• Further qualifications in Construction Law would also be highly advantageous, but not a necessity.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Combining traditional quantity surveying with advanced data analytics, this York-based firm delivers efficient solutions tailored to complex construction projects. Additionally, they provides project advisory services aimed at enhancing project performance, managing risks, and ensuring contract compliance. They offer specialised services in construction disputes, focusing on quantum and delay analysis as well as project advisory. Their dispute resolution services cover expert witness roles, adjudication, and litigation support.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Basic Salary circa £70k-85k (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Discretionary Bonus
• Private Health Cover
• Support towards further qualifications
• Pension
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays