Senior Quantum Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quantum Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on both domestic and international projects, providing industry-leading training and support to enhance your delay analysis skills. Ideal candidates will have a background in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, with significant experience in quantum disputes. You will assist in preparing claims, conduct forensic analysis, and draft expert reports, all while contributing to business development. With excellent career prospects and a supportive environment for professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for ambitious individuals looking to advance in the field of claims and disputes.

Benefits

33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%

Career development support for MSc in Construction Law

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Strong familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with claims preparation and adjudication documentation.
• Conduct Quantum Forensic analysis of project records.
• Draft expert witness reports for dispute resolution.

Skills

Delay Analysis

Quantum Forensic Analysis

Claims Preparation

Report Writing

Strategic Advice

Cash Flow Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Master’s degree in Construction Law

Tools

BCIS

Cost-X

CEMAR

Job description

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The client in question can offer the opportunity to work on domestic and international projects and disputes, as well as offering industry-leading training & support which will enhance and develop your delay analysis skills.

The successful candidate for this Quantum Consultant job will likely come from a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management background, having gained experience with a contractor, sub-contractor, or similar specialist claims and quantum consultancy.

This role would suit ambitious Consultants currently working within quantum disputes, Quantum Senior Consultants, as well as Quantity Surveyors seeking progression within disputes and who can demonstrate significant claims and quantum experience on live projects/contracts.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with the preparation of claims for loss and expense and other contractual entitlements.
• Assist with the preparation of adjudication documentation.
• Assist clients, lawyers, and counsel in developing their position where required.
• Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes.
• Conduct Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation.
• Draft written reports, setting out process, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Support the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root causes of distress.
• Provide strategic advice at all stages of the construction lifecycle.
• Proactively manage cash flow.
• Contribute to business development and support colleagues with project deliverables.
• Develop and pursue claims up or down the supply chain.
• Research and develop emerging industry-related technologies and stay updated on developments within your technical area.
• Contribute to client meetings.
• Support and guide junior staff working on specific tasks.
• Interface with clients and other consultants at all project stages.
• Act as an ambassador, championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience within a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management background, preferably with a major building or civil engineering contractor/subcontractor.
• Experience with claims arising as a contractor or subcontractor's Senior QS or Project QS.
• Familiarity with claims and formal dispute proceedings.
• Experience in adjudication from start to finish is desirable but not essential.
• Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC, JCT, & FIDIC.
• Knowledge of relevant applications and technologies like BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR.
• Strong report writing skills; candidates with prior report writing experience will be highly regarded.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related construction field.
• Master’s degree in a relevant construction specialty, preferably in construction law (LLM) or similar.
• Ideally MRICS, MInstCES, or equivalent qualification or working towards Chartership (not essential).

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple UK offices, providing advisory services related to claims, contractual issues, adjudications, and expert witness services.

They offer excellent career prospects for candidates dedicated to claims and disputes work, with regular performance and pay reviews, and support for professional development such as MSc in Construction Law.

A full client employer profile will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary up to £68k (DOE)
• 33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%.