Description
A highly respected consultancy turning over c£70m in the UK, well regarded for dispute resolution and forensic consultancy is currently investing in the development of a new Construction Expert Witness practice. As part of this it seeks a Quantum Expert to lead this aspect of the practice. Known for both its staff and client focus, its culture and team spirit, it works at the forefront of industry and employs some great people. A highly successful business in several important markets, the business leadership see developing a construction capability as an important part of their strategic expansion, and seek someone with drive and ambition to collaborate and share in their vision.
The company will take a patient and collaborative approach to supporting the successful candidate to integrate its expertise and empower them to, in their time, develop a practice capable of matching other leading construction practices.
The company is well known for its supportive and quality-first approach to developing both its staff and its business, and we welcome applications from both high ranking and established business leaders, but also emerging expert witnesses who feel they have the capabilities to take on an opportunity like this and become part of this exceptional team.
The role would suit someone who feels they would enjoy working in a strong and evolving dispute resolution and forensic consultancy, with a genuine people-focused culture, to assist it to develop its expert witness capability further.
Responsibilities
- Providing Quantum Expert Witness testimony and support to a broad client base in the construction and engineering sectors.
- Working on high value £multi-million/billion disputes, investigations and arbitrations.
- Becoming a key member of the London and UK leadership team, head of the Quantum Expert team reporting to the Head of UK
- Business development and helping to market the business domestically where required
- Assisting with development and management of new and existing experts and consultants.
Requirements
- Degree / professionally qualified in quantity surveying, ideally chartered with additional qualifications in construction law.
- A career demonstrating progression and a high level of technical aptitude.
- Someone who has ideally been cross-examined
- A confident and articulate communicator with exceptional verbal and written English language skills.
- At least part of your background is likely to have been spent with a main contractor in the building, infrastructure, or power sector.
This is a truly exceptional senior position within a highly respected outfi. If of further interest, or you need more information please contact Barry Haylett on barry.haylett@north-gate.co.uk or at our London office on 0207 280 0190.
