Associate Director Quantum Delay - #1774963

Maxim Recruitment


Date: 5 hours ago
City: Leeds
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Maxim Recruitment

A long-established multidisciplinary disputes consultancy is looking to expand its operations in Leeds. They are seeking an Associate Director with either or both Quantum and Delay experience within the construction and engineering sector. The construction consultancy and dispute related service they provide include commercial management, planning, dispute resolution and expert witness services. Typical projects they provide services on include civil engineering, road, rail, building and PFI projects.


As part of your role as Associate Director, Quantum/Delay you will be expected to work with a variety of clients from government organisations to contractors and subcontractors, across a range of sectors within the construction industry.


A long-established multidisciplinary disputes consultancy is looking to expand its operations in Leeds. They are seeking an Associate Director with either or both Quantum and Delay experience within the construction and engineering sector. The construction consultancy and dispute related service they provide include commercial management, planning, dispute resolution and expert witness services. Typical projects they provide services on include civil engineering, road, rail, building and PFI projects.


As part of your role as Associate Director, Quantum/Delay you will be expected to work with a variety of clients from government organisations to contractors and subcontractors, across a range of sectors within the construction industry.


Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director within a leading multidisciplinary disputes consultancy, typical job duties will include:



  • Developing and expanding business opportunities through utilisation of your own network of contacts and building new networks as part of your business development responsibilities

  • Undertaking the forensic analysis of tender, contract and claims documentation

  • Carry out independent preparation of claims for loss and expense

  • Perform independent preparation of adjudication documentation

  • Take responsibility for drafting written reports, setting out process, conclusions and recommendations

  • Administer Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC)

  • Provide strategic advice at all stages of the construction life cycle


Most Associate Director duties and responsibilities will be able to be carried out from the Leeds office however, some meetings may have to be undertaken at different locations across the UK.


Desired Skills and Experience

It is expected that suitable candidates for the role of Associate Director would have relevant skills and experience to be able to undertake the role. Key criteria are likely to include



  • Approximately 10 years of post degree experience including extensive experience within construction disputes

  • Able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of dispute resolution procedures and principles of contract law

  • Extensive experience of major construction and engineering projects

  • Proficiency in preparing, assessing and interrogating construction costs

  • Experience of preparing Adjudication documentation

  • Experience in preparing (or assisting with) Expert Witness Reports

  • Exceptional communication skills in English both written and spoken

  • Ability to operate and administer Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC)


Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Suitable Associate Director candidates will ideally be:



  • MRICS qualified or equivalent

  • Have achieved or be working towards a Construction Law MSc or Post Graduate Diploma (or equivalent)


Employing Company Overview and Profile

This potential future employer is a specialist claims and disputes consultancy with a prestigious client base of tier one main contractors, regional contractors, specialist sub-contractors and client organisations. They provide commercial and dispute resolution support to their clients in the UK from several offices. They are dedicated to fostering a sense of diversity and inclusivity within their workforce.
A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.


Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

The position of Associate Director comes with an impressive salary and a range of benefits including:


Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position


07441 343 671
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)


London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK




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