Ref
MAX10409
Consultant
Nilam Modhwadia
Region
North and Scotland
Location
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Up to £85k DOE
Job Posted
22/02/2025
Type
Permanent
Status
Live: Interviewing now
A well-respected claims and disputes consultancy based in Sheffield is looking to hire a Senior Consultant - Commercial & Quantum.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a Senior Consultant, you will work with the wider team to support clients relating to claims on live projects. Your responsibilities will include:
* Examining and advising on construction contracts.
* Helping clients (or internal colleagues) prevent conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
* Assisting in report writing.
* Supporting clients (or internal colleagues) with cost-related matters.
* Providing coaching and training on commercial, contractual, and temporal issues.
* Report writing and representing clients in tribunals.
* Collaborating with solicitors to offer expert support in construction-related disputes.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Experience working for a main contractor or a specialist subcontractor in a Quantity Surveying role.
* Experience in a claims/disputes consultancy is preferred but not essential.
* Proven ability to provide professional construction commercial and contractual advice.
* Strong knowledge of Quantity Surveying duties, including managing variations and changes.
* Experience supporting or managing formal disputes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation) is advantageous.
* Excellent communication skills and client-facing experience.
* Good knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Degree qualification or equivalent is desired.
* Membership in a professional body such as RICS or a Masters in Construction Law is preferred; candidates working towards these qualifications will also be considered.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm specializing in risk analysis, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance. It has a growing client base across the UK, with multiple office locations. The company is led by a highly respected senior management team that supports professional development.
Additional Benefits and Incentives
Salary up to £85k (DOE), plus benefits including:
* Car allowance
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Private Healthcare
* Medical Insurance
* Discretionary Bonus
* Support for further qualifications
* Hybrid working options
Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position. Contact her at 0203 710 8098 (office hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday).
Earn a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful placements.
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