Senior Consultant - Quantum

Rimkus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with international travel

Job summary

Rimkus in Birmingham seeks an experienced Contractor Quantity Surveyor to provide analytical support on construction disputes. You will investigate, analyse and value costs and claims, reviewing records and preparing quantum calculations.

The role suits a commercially strong QS able to handle large data sets, ensure evidential bases for quantum assessments, and work with a Quantum Expert across international disputes.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Strong practical experience as a QS, ideally with a main contractor or major subcontractor.
• Excellent measurement and valuation skills.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and entitlement.
• Ability to interrogate large volumes of commercial and project information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, variations and valuations.
• Undertake detailed measurement and remeasurement from drawings and project records.
• Review and value variations and additional works.
• Analyse contractor cost records including labour, plant, materials and preliminaries.
• Prepare detailed quantum calculations and valuation schedules.
• Review claims for prolongation, disruption and other costs.
• Reconcile claimed amounts with contemporaneous records and ledgers.
• Prepare cost comparisons and supporting schedules, mainly in Excel.
• Identify gaps and evidence requirements.
• Assist with appendices and schedules for expert reports.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost analysis

Excel modelling

Contract understanding

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Contractor Quantity Surveyor to provide technical and analytical support to Quantum Experts on construction and infrastructure disputes.

The successful candidate will assist with the detailed investigation, analysis and valuation of construction costs and claims.

This role would suit a commercially strong Contractor Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable working with large volumes of project and cost information and can interrogate records methodically to establish a clear evidential basis for quantum assessments.

Key Responsibilities

The role is expected to include:

• Reviewing contracts, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, variations, valuations, payment records and other commercial documentation.
• Undertaking detailed measurement and remeasurement from drawings and project records.
• Reviewing and valuing variations and additional works.
• Analysing contractor cost records, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Preparing detailed quantum calculations and valuation schedules.
• Reviewing claims for prolongation, disruption, loss and expense, overheads and other additional costs.
• Reconciling claimed amounts against contemporaneous records, invoices, applications for payment and cost ledgers.
• Preparing cost comparisons, reconciliations and supporting schedules, primarily in Excel.
• Identifying gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring further supporting evidence.
• Assisting with the preparation of appendices, exhibits and schedules supporting expert reports.
• Maintaining clear audit trails between source documentation, calculations and conclusions.
• Supporting the Quantum Expert with queries and further analysis arising during preparation of the expert report.
• Where required, assisting with the review and analysis of opposing party submissions and quantum assessments.

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Strong practical experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a main contractor or major subcontractor.

• Excellent measurement and valuation skills.

• Strong understanding of construction costs, variations, payment and final account principles.

• Advanced or very strong Microsoft Excel capability.

• Ability to interrogate large quantities of commercial and project information accurately.

• Good understanding of construction contracts and contractual entitlement.

• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to analysis.

• Ability to produce clear, well‑organised calculations that can withstand detailed scrutiny.

• Ability to work independently while taking direction from a Quantum Expert.

• Ability to prepare reports on quantum related matters would be advantageous.

• Work on high profile international disputes and expert witness appointments.

• Become or retain position as an industry leading expert in engineering and construction law.

• Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training.

• Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with opportunities for global travel.

• Join a culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork