Senior Consultant - Quantum

• We are seeking an experienced Contractor Quantity Surveyor to provide technical and analytical support to Quantum Experts on construction and infrastructure disputes.
• The successful candidate will assist with the detailed investigation, analysis and valuation of construction costs and claims.
• This role would suit a commercially strong Contractor Quantity Surveyor who is comfortable working with large volumes of project and cost information and can interrogate records methodically to establish a clear evidential basis for quantum assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• The role is expected to include:
• Reviewing contracts, bills of quantities, schedules of rates, variations, valuations, payment records and other commercial documentation.
• Undertaking detailed measurement and remeasurement from drawings and project records.
• Reviewing and valuing variations and additional works.
• Analysing contractor cost records, including labour, plant, materials, subcontractors and preliminaries.
• Preparing detailed quantum calculations and valuation schedules.
• Reviewing claims for prolongation, disruption, loss and expense, overheads and other additional costs.
• Reconciling claimed amounts against contemporaneous records, invoices, applications for payment and cost ledgers.
• Preparing cost comparisons, reconciliations and supporting schedules, primarily in Excel.
• Identifying gaps, inconsistencies and areas requiring further supporting evidence.
• Assisting with the preparation of appendices, exhibits and schedules supporting expert reports.
• Maintaining clear audit trails between source documentation, calculations and conclusions.
• Supporting the Quantum Expert with queries and further analysis arising during preparation of the expert report.
• Where required, assisting with the review and analysis of opposing party submissions and quantum assessments.

Requirements

• We are particularly interested in candidates with:
• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Strong practical experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally with a main contractor or major subcontractor.
• Excellent measurement and valuation skills.
• Strong understanding of construction costs, variations, payment and final account principles.
• Advanced or very strong Microsoft Excel capability.
• Ability to interrogate large quantities of commercial and project information accurately.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and contractual entitlement.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to analysis.
• Ability to produce clear, well-organised calculations that can withstand detailed scrutiny.
• Ability to work independently while taking direction from a Quantum Expert.
• Ability to prepare reports on quantum related matters would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Work on high profile international disputes and expert witness appointments.
• Become or retain position as an industry leading expert in engineering and construction law.
• Access to continuous professional development and advanced legal/technical training.
• Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with opportunities for global travel.
• Join a culture that values integrity, accountability, commitment, and teamwork