Senior Consultant - Quantum

A well-respected claims and disputes consultancy based in Warrington is looking to appoint a Senior Consultant – Commercial & Quantum. The successful candidate is likely to come from a main contractor Quantity Surveying background with some exposure to claims, or from a claims/disputes consultancy environment providing dispute resolution services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to take the next step in their career. In return, you will join a reputable business with a highly experienced senior leadership team and gain strong exposure to claims, disputes (predominantly adjudication) and expert witness work.

Project Details

This type of role typically offers exposure to a wide range of assignments across multiple construction sectors. You can expect to work with a variety of well-known organisations, including tier one main contractors, specialist subcontractors and client bodies, supporting matters from live project issues through to formal dispute proceedings.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Senior Consultant, you will work as part of the wider team to support clients with commercial and contractual matters, including claims arising on live projects.

Responsibilities are likely to include:

• Reviewing construction contracts and advising on contractual entitlements and risk
• Providing practical, commercially focused advice to help avoid and resolve disputes
• Supporting the preparation of claims and dispute submissions, including narrative and evidential inputs
• Assisting the appointed expert with analysis and expert report drafting
• Advising on cost matters, including valuation, variations and change control
• Delivering coaching and training to clients on commercial, contractual and (where relevant) time-related issues
• Producing clear written reports and supporting client representation in tribunals
• Collaborating with solicitors and legal teams to provide expert support on construction disputes

Desired Skills and Experience

• Prior experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a main contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Experience within a claims/disputes consultancy is advantageous but not essential
• Proven capability providing professional commercial and contractual advice in construction
• Strong grounding in core QS duties, including variations, change management and cost control
• Exposure to formal dispute processes (adjudication, arbitration or litigation) is beneficial
• Confident, professional and client-facing, with strong stakeholder management skills
• Solid knowledge of standard forms of contract (e.g NEC and JCT)
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) is preferred
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS or similar) and/or an MSc/LLM in Construction Law is desirable
• Candidates actively working towards chartership or further qualifications may also be considered

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy focused on risk identification and mitigation, dispute avoidance, expert witness support, coaching and training, project management and commercial management.

Since its formation, the business has developed a strong and growing client base and operates from multiple UK offices, enabling it to provide high-quality support to clients nationwide.

The consultancy is led by a highly regarded senior management team who are committed to developing their people, offering excellent guidance and long-term career progression for the successful candidate.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive Basic Salary (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus
• Support towards further qualifications
• Hybrid working opportunity