Associate Director – Quantum

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Full time
Location: Sheffield
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Job offered by: TN United Kingdom
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Social Network : Social network you want to login/join with: In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors, and client organisations.

The client base for the business is more biased towards projects in the built environment (i.e. schools, hospitals, residential etc.). However, candidates from all types of mainstream project backgrounds will be considered. Responsibilities and Duties As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and be charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects.

You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role: Examining and advising on construction contracts. Helping clients (or internal colleagues) prevent conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel. Helping clients (or internal colleagues) with matters related to delay and loss. Collaborating with the Delay Analysts to offer support on disputed and time-related issues. Providing coaching and training to clients on commercial, contractual, and temporal issues. Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals. Collaborating with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes. Business Development. Desired Skills and Experience Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience, ideally in Quantity Surveying. Experienced in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice. Strong knowledge and understanding of typical Quantity Surveying duties including managing variations and changes. Candidates who have been actively involved in projects in the built environment are preferred due to the client’s typical workload; however, candidates with differing project experience may also be considered. Formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation, etc.) would be advantageous. Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client. Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential. Competent with Microsoft Office packages. Qualifications/Educational Requirements Qualified to degree level or similar equivalent is desired. Membership to a professional body such as the RICS or similar equivalent OR having studied a Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may also be considered. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance.

Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom.

The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Basic Salary up to £120k (DOE) + Car allowance + Pension + Discretionary Bonus + Support towards further qualifications + Hybrid working Opportunity

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