Associate Quantum Expert

We are exclusively recruiting for an Associate Quantum Expert to be based in a Leeds office, of a top end Expert Witness sector consultancy. You should experience in the Expert Witness sector, and be able to support lead Expert’s on high value and complex construction disputes arising in the UK and overseas markets.

Project Details

You will work on high value and complex construction disputes arising in the UK and overseas markets, in various project sectors.

Responsibilities and Duties

The role available is to work as an Associate within the business providing support to a lead Expert on major construction disputes. You will initially act as a “number 2” to a lead Expert, whilst mentoring Consultants at the business that assist in writing Expert Reports. You will be integral in analysing documents at an expert level and assessing any grounds for negligence or unreasonable pricings and reporting these findings. The majority of this work will relate to the Arbitration and Litigation process of major claims and disputes. During a year, you will likely be involved on multiple large scale projects and the role will offer exposure to an exciting variety of project sectors.

Desired Skills and Experience

- Experience in the Expert Witness sector is essential
- Strong Quantity Surveying background, enabling and assisting in the continuance of high calibre Quantum Expert witness services by the  company
- Larger project experience is preferred
- Strong continuity at previous employers

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

- Degree qualified
- MRICS or FRICS

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The company is a leading Expert Witness sector consultancy that works on some of the most high profile construction disputes in national and international construction. They predominantly work in the Arbitration/Litigation stages of projects and provide their expertise to clients in regards to major claims, as well as providing advice over the life cycle of a project as consultants. The company retain and win much of their work from previous engagements on major projects and hold an unrivalled reputation in the market place. Working on projects across numerous continents, they provide great project exposure and an opportunity to learn from the best in the business.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

•         Contributory pension scheme
•         Private Health Care
•         Professional subscription payments
•         25 days paid leave + bank holidays
•         Discretionary bonus
•         Death in Service benefit