Project Details
The successful candidate will manage construction claims and complex adjudications involving Tier 1 and 2 contractors and specialist subcontractors. The work will involve collaborating closely with solicitors and clients on a range of dispute resolution assignments across the construction and engineering sectors.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Sector Lead for the Construction Disputes division will:
1. Lead a growing team delivering high-quality construction dispute resolution services
• Manage complex claims and adjudication
2. Provide strategic contractual and commercial advice to clients throughout the lifecycle of a dispute
3. Oversee client relationships with Tier 1 and 2 contractors, specialist subcontractors, and legal advisors/ solicitors
4. Develop and implement business development and marketing strategies to expand the disputes practice
5. Contribute to company leadership and sector strategy within construction disputes
6. Support recruitment, training, and mentoring of junior staff where required
Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
7. Previous experience in quantity surveying and experience working with standard forms of contracts such as NEC.
8. Significant experience working on construction claims and adjudications
9. Well connected in the construction industry
10. Proven leadership and business development capability
11. Strong understanding of UK construction contracts and dispute resolution procedures
12. Excellent client-facing and networking skills
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
13. Degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or similar discipline (essential)
14. LLM in Construction Law or similar (preferred)
15. Chartered status with RICS, CIOB, or similar professional body (preferred)
Employing Company Overview and Profile
This well-established UK-based consultancy provides specialist commercial management, quantity surveying, and construction dispute resolution services to contractors, subcontractors, and clients across a range of sectors including infrastructure, civil engineering, and building.
The organisation has earned a strong reputation for its practical, hands-on approach to managing complex projects and resolving contractual issues. Its consultants work closely with Tier 1 and specialist subcontractors to deliver expert advice on contract administration, claims, adjudication, and dispute avoidance.
Known for technical excellence, integrity, and client focus, the consultancy combines deep industry knowledge with commercial insight to support clients through every stage of a project’s lifecycle — from contract negotiation to final account and dispute resolution.
A full client overview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
16. Car allowance
17. Hybrid working
18. 5% employer pension contribution
19. Life assurance
20. Health insurance and critical illness cover
21. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays