Associate Director - Quantum

3 Days Old

Recruitment and Resourcing Manager - Infrastructure Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries, specializing in real estate, infrastructure, energy, and natural resources. Job Description You will be involved in delivering:
our Expert Witness services, by assisting our quantum experts in delivering expert quantum reports for adjudication, litigation, and other forms of dispute resolution; our Recovery service by assisting our contract and commercial specialists in providing strategic advice to clients whose projects and major programmes are in commercial distress.
The successful applicant will:
require a forensic and exploratory mindset; have a strong knowledge of the construction industry; understand construction contracts and the law; value transparency and collaboration; be able to work independently where required and be agile to adapting to the working method of others.
Qualifications
Relevant construction and engineering industry experience (+10 years in the region); A construction‑related degree qualification and/or legal qualification; Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply‑chain, leading to successful negotiated resolution of the same; Ability to understand and articulate client requirements and their desired outcomes; Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root causes of distressed elements; Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed projects or major programmes in line with client outcomes; Effective stakeholder management with the client and at all levels of the supply‑chain, including chairing meetings with the client and other advisors as necessary; Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes; Working knowledge of relevant applications and technologies in the quantity surveying, commercial management industry (e.g., BCIS, Cost‑X, CEMAR); Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on proceeding or amending the basis of claim; Assist clients, lawyers and counsel in developing their position where required; Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings; Stay abreast of developments within one’s technical area of expertise; Provide direction to staff working on specific tasks; Support the interface with the client and other consultants at all project stages; Act as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by Turner & Townsend in the industry.
Next Steps Our recruitment is via our dedicated portal on Smart Recruiters. Please register your interest; from there we will arrange an informal chat with our service leads or engage our recruitment team. Additional Information Turner & Townsend provides a great place to work, fostering a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Equal Opportunity Statement Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Leeds
Job Type:
FullTime

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