Senior Dispute and Claims Consultant

Intersect Global Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious consultancy in London is looking for a Senior Construction Claims Professional to lead high-profile projects in dispute resolution and claims management. With over 10 years of industry experience, you will provide strategic advice and engage with senior stakeholders while mentoring junior colleagues in a flexible hybrid work environment. This role offers a competitive remuneration tailored for leading professionals.

Benefits

Highly competitive remuneration package

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Delay Analyst, or similar.
• Proven 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 detailed delay analyses across major projects.
• Provide reporting for dispute resolution processes.
• Offer strategic support with a strong understanding of contract forms.
• Mentor junior colleagues while delivering high-profile commissions.

Skills

Claims management

Dispute resolution

Contract law knowledge

Excellent communication

Leadership

Job description

Overview

We are representing a prestigious consultancy with an outstanding reputation in the field of construction claims and dispute resolution, and they are looking 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 be entrusted with leading on high-value and high-profile commissions. Acting as both advisor and expert, you will provide authoritative analysis and robust reporting in support of complex disputes, as well as guiding clients through live planning challenges. You will be a recognised expert in your field, confident in engaging with senior stakeholders, and able to deliver independent, strategic advice that stands up to the highest levels of scrutiny in mediation, adjudication, and litigation.

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 simultaneously delivering multiple high-profile commissions.
• Forensically investigate project delays, with the ability to translate 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 the gravitas to influence and advise at boardroom level.
• Flexible, resilient, and adept at managing both 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 while enjoying Central London offices with hybrid flexibility