Commercial and Claims Consultant

A long established, London-based claims and dispute resolution consultancy is seeking a Quantity Surveyor who can carry out claims and quantum analysis.

The successful candidate for this job will likely have experience from a Quantity Surveying background, working on civils or build projects.

In return for your hard work as a Commercial Consultant, you will enjoy working for a growing, reputable specialist claims and adjudication consultancy in London, alongside like-minded professionals with enviable specialist experience in quantum and delay, claims and disputes.

You will get to work with their prestigious client base and have exposure to problematic projects across all sectors of the construction industry.

Project Details

The nature of working within a specialist claims and disputes consultancy in London such as this, is that you will be used on a variety of assignments (sometimes concurrently) over the course of a year. The hiring company offers a range of specialist services to its clients, including (but not limited to):

• Expert Witness and Advisory Services
• Dispute Resolution Services
• Alternative Dispute Resolution advice
• Risk Management
• Project Planning

Therefore, as part of your role you will be expected to work with a variety of clients from client organisations to contractors and subcontractors, across all sectors of the construction industry. You will gain exposure to claims negotiation on live projects, through to advising and preparing for dispute resolution proceedings such as adjudication.

Responsibilities and Duties

This is a consultant role, which will report directly into the Director(s) of the business.
The expectation for this role is that the successful candidate should be willing and able to manage each client’s day-to-day requirements with regards to contract administration, claims and adjudication work. You must be capable of undertaking the following duties:

• Assist with the preparation of claims for loss and expense and other contractual entitlements
• Support with the preparation of adjudication documentation
• Quantum Forensic analysis of tender, contract, and claims documentation
• Providing strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle
• Proactively manage cashflow

Desired Skills and Experience

• 4 years minimum experience within a Quantity Surveying / Commercial Management background.
• Good knowledge of common contracts such as NEC and JCT.
• Good written and spoken English

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a similar relevant subject
• Attained or working towards an MRICS is desirable

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This dynamic firm specialises in delivering a wide range of services, including cost and commercial management, planning, dispute resolution, and expert witness expertise. Their diverse client portfolio includes tier-one main contractors, subcontractors, consultants, engineers and legal firms.

The consultancy's clients operate across the UK, tackling both small and large-scale projects in public infrastructure, construction, and engineering. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a forward-thinking team working on impactful projects across the industry.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Basic Salary £50k - £60k (DOE)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Further education sponsorship
• Professional fees paid
• Pension
• Medical and Life Insurance
• Hybrid Working
• Additional holidays for long service