Senior Dispute and Claims Consultant

Intersect Global Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy seeks a Senior Construction Claims Professional to lead high-profile commissions in construction claims and dispute resolution. Join a recognized expert team in Central London offering hybrid working. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in claims management and exceptional communication skills. This role offers competitive remuneration tailored to attract leading professionals, alongside opportunities to manage complex projects.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration

Flexible hybrid working

Work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Delay Analyst, or similar role.
• Strong reputation in claims management and dispute resolution.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law and damages assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and negotiation of construction claims.
• Conduct delay analyses on major projects.
• Provide authoritative reporting for dispute resolution.

Skills

Claims management

Dispute resolution

Project delay analysis

Contract law knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Claims Professional

We are representing a prestigious consultancy with an outstanding reputation in construction claims and dispute resolution. They seek to appoint a Senior Construction Claims Professional to their expert team. This is a rare opportunity to join a business recognised for its high-level expertise, working on some of the most challenging and complex projects across the UK and beyond.

The Opportunity

Based from the firm’s Central London office (with flexible hybrid working), you will lead high-value and high-profile commissions. You will act as both advisor and expert, providing authoritative analysis and robust reporting in support of complex disputes, and guiding clients through live planning challenges. You will be a recognised expert in your field, engaging with senior stakeholders and delivering independent, strategic advice that stands up to the highest levels of scrutiny in mediation, adjudication, and litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, defence, and negotiation of construction claims.
• Conduct detailed prospective and retrospective delay analyses across major projects.
• Provide clear, authoritative reporting for dispute resolution processes as either advocate or independent expert.
• Offer strategic commercial support, drawing on a strong understanding of NEC, JCT, and other contract forms.
• Manage and mentor junior colleagues, while delivering multiple high-profile commissions.
• Forensically investigate project delays, translating technical evidence into compelling arguments.

About You

• A seasoned professional with 10+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Delay Analyst, or similar.
• A proven reputation in claims management, dispute resolution, and expert reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of contract law and damages assessment within the construction industry.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with gravitas to influence and advise at boardroom level.
• Flexible, resilient, and adept at managing complexity and competing priorities.

The Reward

• A highly competitive remuneration package, tailored to attract leading professionals.
• The opportunity to join a consultancy with a reputation for excellence and discretion in this specialist field.
• The platform to work on high-profile, complex projects with Central London offices and hybrid flexibility.