Claims Engineer

A highly regarded claims and disputes consultancy is looking for a Claims Engineer or Claims QS with some previous claims experience to join their team. They can provide excellent training and offer a competitive salary package.

Project Details

Handle claims for main contractor clients in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Identify time and cost events affecting the construction process
  - Research and draft claim documents
  - Draft correspondence related to delays and additional costs
  - Liaise with the project team to ensure that the necessary records are kept.
  - Work independently and as part of a team when required
  - Ensure a professional attitude when dealing with clients

• Research and produce claims correspondence and submissions to the clients
• Act as advisory body regarding matters relevant to construction claims which will include dispute avoidance and construction contracts administration.
• Assist civil engineering contracting client on dispute resolution matters for their large scale civil and building projects
•  Provide support to contractor in client negotiations
•  Act in a supporting role assisting with the interpretation and preparation of claims strategies

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience with major contractors (build or civils contractor) as a Quantity Surveyor or Engineer
• Some previous experience in preparing claims or undertaking compensating events/ extension of time/ variation/ pricing of extra work/ negotiation
• Strong communication skills verbal and written in English.
• Ability to work independently

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or related discipline
• Candidates should ideally nearly chartered in their chosen field

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Highly regarded construction claims and dispute resolution consultancy in Hong Kong that has a strong portfolio of clients and can offer excellent long term career growth.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary
•  Generous annual leave
•  Long term employment with excellent career path
•  Group health insurance
• Study reimbursement scheme: the company encourage employee to take further claims related education, such as Post Graduate diploma in Dispute Resolution/ Construction Law and Arbitration. The cost of education can be reimbursed fully.