Quantum Senior Associate

An excellent Quantum Senior Associate opportunity in Dubai for a Quantity Surveyor with quantum expert experience to support internationally recognised experts on high-value Middle East and international construction disputes, with a salary of up to AED 40,000 per month and exposure to arbitration and expert witness work.

Project Details

This Quantum Senior Associate job in Dubai involves working within the quantum division of an expert witness consultancy on complex, high-value construction and engineering disputes across the Middle East and internationally. Disputes typically relate to major projects such as infrastructure, transport, energy, oil and gas, and large-scale real estate developments, and are often heading towards international arbitration or litigation. As a Quantum Senior Associate you will help prepare expert witness reports and support dispute strategy on matters where the quality and independence of the quantum analysis is critical to the outcome.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Quantum Senior Associate in Dubai, you will provide hands-on analytical support to one of the firm's quantum experts across several disputes at once, mainly international arbitrations. The exact duties will vary with the size and stage of each dispute, and your responsibility will grow as you build your track record.

• Carry out detailed quantum analysis in support of the Quantum Expert Witness on international arbitration and litigation matters
• Draft sections of quantum expert reports and joint statements for review by the expert 
• Analyse and value claims for variations, loss and expense, prolongation, disruption and extension of time (EOT) related costs
• Review contemporaneous project records, contracts, correspondence and cost data to establish the factual position
• Support the preparation of submissions for ICC and other arbitration proceedings
• Carry out early-stage research and analysis on new commissions
• Liaise with internal delay experts, external solicitors, counsel and client teams
• Assist with the preparation of witnesses and counsel for hearings
• Help supervise and review the work of more junior quantum team members

Desired Skills and Experience

The ideal Quantum Senior Associate will have around 5 years' experience, combining a strong grounding in quantity surveying with direct experience of quantum expert work. Candidates currently working at an expert witness consultancy in Dubai or the Middle East who want greater responsibility, or broader exposure to major disputes, are particularly encouraged to apply.

• Around 5 years' total experience, ideally including 2 to 3 years as a Quantity Surveyor and 2 to 3 years of quantum expert work as part of an expert team
• Experience gained with a premium expert witness construction consultancy in Dubai or the Middle East is highly desirable
• Experience assisting a Quantum Expert with expert reports for arbitration, litigation or adjudication
• A strong QS background on large, complex projects, with contractor or consultant experience
• Sound knowledge of construction contracts, including FIDIC forms commonly used in the Middle East
• Strong understanding of quantum claims, including variations, loss and expense, prolongation and disruption
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• A methodical and meticulous approach, with a professional manner
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong report writing skills
• A clear commitment to a long-term career in construction claims and disputes

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

The following quantity surveyor qualifications are sought for this Quantum Senior Associate role:

• Chartered status (MRICS, MInstCES or equivalent), or working towards it, is highly desirable
• An MSc or LLM in Construction Law is desirable 
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline is essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment, a specialist construction recruitment agency, is seeking a Quantum Senior Associate for its client, a respected international expert witness consultancy with an established office in Dubai. The business provides independent quantum and delay expert services on construction and engineering disputes across the Middle East and around the world. It acts on major arbitration and litigation matters across sectors including infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, transport and real estate. Its Dubai team works closely with experienced testifying experts, giving Quantum Senior Associates direct involvement in high-value international disputes. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Salary of up to AED 40,000 per month, depending on experience
Generous bonus