Quantum Consultant - Expert Witness Services

A Global Disputes Practice is seeking a Consultant with a strong Quantity Surveying background to join their Expert Witness division in Central London. The ideal candidate will be a Quantity Surveyor with a well rounded knowledge of the Quantity Surveying role who has an interest in getting into Expert Witness work.

Previous Expert Witness experience is not required as full training and support in this field will be given. The transition from Quantity Surveying to Expert Witness work is thought to be relatively simple for Quantity Surveyor's who fully understand Cost Plans and Variations and are able to look at these at a highly analytical level. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from the best in the business whilst being exposed to exciting disputes on major projects globally.

Project Details

You will work on a variety of projects at various stages in the UK and across the globe, but working predominantly out of the London office.

Responsibilities and Duties

The role available is to work as a Quantum Consultant providing support to a Director within the business on major claims & disputes in the construction market. A large amount of your time will be spent using your Quantity Surveying expertise to analyse 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, as well as providing expertise as a consultant over the life cycle of a project. During a year, you will likely be involved on multiple projects and the role will offer exposure to an exciting variety of projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

•  Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties including cost plans and variations is essential
•  Experience of working on site is preferred but not essential
•  Some knowledge of Expert Witness work would be an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided
•  All sector experience in considered due to variety of works
•  You should be within an easy commute of Central London
•  Willingness to learn
•  Eager to work as an Expert Witness in the future

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

•  Qualified to degree level or similar equivalent is desired
•  Membership to a professional body such as the RICS or similar equivalent is desired, or ambition to achieve.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will be joining a Top End specialist Expert Witness consultancy that provides expert advice in the disciplines of Delay Analysis, Claims and Disputes, Forensic Planning, capital investment programme management, construction project management, and construction costs management in the UK and overseas. This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to work on international projects, as our client undergoes a high percentage of their work on a global basis.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

This company offer a very generous benefits package, including season ticket loan, private health care, pension contribution up to 10%, gym membership costs, life assurance, long term illness cover, and an unrivalled bonus scheme.