Claims Consultant in London

A renowned consultancy firm is looking for an established Claims Consultant to join their reputable team!

This opportunity will allow the successful candidate to play a crucial role in build and infrastructure projects across a wide range of sectors!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of highly experienced, well-rounded and forward-thinking consultants, and to make your own individual mark within the industry!

You will have the chance to work with industry-leading construction and engineering companies, sub-contractors and client organisations across the UK!

This specialist Commercial and Contract Management Consultancy firm is eager to offer the right candidate the chance to benefit from excellent training and support, unrestricted progression, and an excellent salary and benefits package!

Responsibilities of the Claims Consultant:

• Review and analysis of tender and contract documentation.
• Full commercial management of construction projects through to agreement of final account.
• Preparation of claims for loss and expense.
• Preparation of adjudication referral, response and reply to documents.
• Strategic advice at all stages of the construction lifecycle.
• The role will require an experienced commercial manager with the ability to interpret and operate both standard form and bespoke contract procedures and mechanisms.

Requirements of the Claims Consultant:

• Ideally MRICS status or working towards completing RICS chartership.
• Possess a degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, Dispute Resolution or similar with suitable post qualification experience.
• Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of commercial procedures, the principles of contract law and the ability to prepare and assess and interrogate construction costs.
• Must also have a strong working knowledge of dispute resolution procedures, specifically Adjudication, and have prepared or assisted in the preparation of referral or response documents.
• Must have the ability to interrogate, prepare and defend contractual claims ranging from single issue disputes, valuation, and payment disputes through to complex time and quantum disputes.
• Ideally, the candidate will possess a second Degree in a relevant subject (Masters, LLM) and will have prepared or assisted in the preparation of Expert Witness reports, Statements of Claim and Defence documents.
• Assignments will usually be undertaken within the client organisation; therefore, candidates must have the ability to work independently, possess sufficient confidence and judgement to request help, guidance and advice when required and maintain the highest standard of discretion.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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