Senior Consultant - Commercial & Quantum

Maxim Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected consulting firm in Birmingham is hiring a Senior Consultant in Commercial & Quantum to support clients in claims on live projects. The ideal candidate will have a Quantity Surveying background, strong communication skills, and knowledge of standard contract forms. This role offers a competitive salary up to £85k and a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Healthcare

Discretionary Bonus

Support towards further qualifications

Hybrid working Opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor in Quantity Surveying.
• Professional construction commercial and contractual advisory skills.
• Ability to manage variations and changes effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support clients relating to claims on live projects.
• Examine and advise on construction contracts.
• Assist expert with report writing and representation.

Skills

Quantity Surveying background

Dispute resolution expertise

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Membership in RICS or similar

Job description

A well-respected claims and disputes consultancy based in Birmingham is looking to hire a Senior Consultant- Commercial & Quantum.

The successful candidate will likely come from a main contracting Quantity Surveying background who has had some exposure to claims or a Claims/Disputes Consultant who has worked for a consultancy providing dispute resolution services.

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of well-known clients, including tier one main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Senior Consultant you will work with the wider team to support clients relating to claims on live projects.

You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role:

• Examining and advising on construction contracts.
• Helping clients (or internal colleagues) prevent conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
• Assisting the expert in writing reports
• Helping clients (or internal colleagues) with matters related to cost.
• Provide coaching and training to the many clients on commercial, contractual and temporal issues.
• Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals.
• Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working for a main contractor or a specialist subcontractor in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Ideally worked in a claims/disputes consultancy, although this is not essential.
• Experienced in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties including managing variations and changes.
• Formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous.
• Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client
• Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Qualified to degree level or similar equivalent is desired
• Membership to a professional body such as the RICS or similar equivalent OR having studied a Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance.

Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom.

The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Basic Salary up to £85k (DOE)

Additional benefits include: Car allowance, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare, Medical Insurance, Discretionary Bonus, Support towards further qualifications, and Hybrid working Opportunity