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MAX10013 Consultant Region London Location London Job Posted 23/07/2024 Type Permanent Status Live: Interviewing now A Senior Director is required to join and run part of the Quantum team within a premium specialist Construction Arbitration and construction dispute consultancy based in London. The successful candidate will act as the lead primary Quantum Expert, preparing expert analysis and reports for high-value arbitration proceedings worldwide. As a construction Quantum Senior Director, you will work on complex disputes related to major projects globally. This role is based in Central London with options for remote work a few days a week. Responsibilities and Duties Your role will include: Leading Quantum matters in International Arbitration and Litigation, supporting colleagues with report writing Preparing expert reports and managing processes at a high level Advising clients on corporate governance, project controls, and risk management Examining documents and advising on projects across industries like infrastructure, oil & gas, and residential construction Providing expert advice through presentations, proposals, and reports Managing a quantum disputes project team and workload Handling budgets, fees, and client negotiations Drafting and approving project proposals and fees Leading team development and training Organizing client meetings and events Enhancing the company's reputation in construction and legal communities Serving as an Expert Witness, developing new leads for additional work Collaborating with leadership to drive business growth Leading as a testifying expert and securing premium appointments Desired Skills and Experience Ideal candidates will have experience in quantum disputes at Associate Director, Director, or Senior Director levels, with: Experience in writing or contributing to Quantum Expert reports Broad experience across construction/engineering projects Desirable previous Quantity Surveyor experience 15+ years in the construction industry working on major projects, with specialization in quantum matters for 5+ years Willingness to work internationally for short periods Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills Team-oriented with a focus on staff development Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Qualifications/Educational Requirements MRICS qualification or equivalent preferred BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field preferred MSc in Construction Law or LLM in progress or achieved Employing Company Overview and Profile This leading Construction Arbitration and Expert Witness consultancy provides advice globally to governments, contractors, and legal firms. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. All applications will be handled confidentially by Steve Thomas and Nilam Modhwadia, who are actively recruiting for this role and related positions. Steve Thomas is managing this position. (Office hours 9.30am-5.30pm, Monday to Friday) Locations: London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK Successful matches may earn a £500-£1000 reward.

A Director is required to join the Quantum Analysis team of a premium, renowned Construction Expert Witness consultancy in their London office. The successful candidate will act as the lead assistant to the primary Quantum Expert, working together to prepare analysis and expert reports for high-value and complex arbitration proceedings. As a Construction Quantum Director / Associate Director, you will work on complex construction disputes related to various major projects worldwide. This senior-level Quantum Director role is based in Central London, with the option to work from home a few days a week. Responsibilities and Duties Your role as Director / Associate Director Quantum Disputes will include: Acting as the "number 2" / lead assistant to the testifying quantum expert Expert report writing and process management at the highest level Examining documents and projects across industries such as infrastructure, oil & gas, and residential Providing specialist expert advice through presentations, proposals, and reports Managing the workload of the wider quantum disputes project team Managing budgets, finances, fee statements, and client negotiations Drafting fees and project proposals for large projects Leading the development and training of team members Leading client meetings and organizing client-related events Working towards providing expert testimony in legal settings Collaborating with leadership to drive the business forward Developing your reputation to act as the lead Expert on individual appointments and build your profile as a premium testifying Expert Desired Skills and Experience The ideal candidate will have some previous experience handling quantum matters in disputes. Preferred qualifications include: Experience in writing or contributing to Quantum Expert reports Broad experience across construction/engineering projects Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor (desirable) 10-15 years of experience in the construction industry on major or complex projects in QS, contract administration, or engineering roles before specializing in Quantum At least 3 years of experience performing detailed Quantum Forensic Analysis Strong interpersonal skills to build trust and relationships with clients Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Team-oriented with a desire to develop staff Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Qualifications/Educational Requirements MRICS/FRICS qualification preferred BSc or equivalent in construction or engineering preferred MSc in Construction Law or LLM qualification in progress or achieved Company Overview The company is a leading Construction Expert Witness consultancy in the international construction and disputes markets, providing advice on landmark projects globally. Employees have the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex disputes worldwide. Steve Thomas is managing this position as our specialist consultant. Contact: (Office hours 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday) Locations: London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK Get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful placements.

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor Location: Buntingford Travel Requirements: UK and EMEA Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00 Salary: Competitive Job Summary: As a Managing Quantity Surveyor at Datalec Precision Installations (DPI), you will lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and oversee all commercial and financial aspects of assigned data centre projects. Working closely with Project Managers and Operations Directors, you will be responsible for evaluating, negotiating, and managing commercial and contractual risks, ensuring DPI's financial interests are protected and maximised. Collaborating and managing both internal and external stakeholders, you will lead and deliver commercially sound projects, profitably and line with DPI standards. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, capable of mentoring junior staff and driving commercial excellence across multiple projects. Core Duties & Responsibilities Report directly to the Head of Commercial, ensuring proactive cost control and commercial governance across all projects. Provide regular commercial updates and financial reports to the Head of Commercial. Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports aligned with required reporting periods, ensuring precise tracking of revenues, costs, risks and opportunities. Evaluate, negotiate, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of cost forecasts, budget variances, and commercial KPIs. Escalate significant commercial risks or issues to senior management with recommended actions. Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and insights. Lead, manage, and develop a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring high performance and professional growth, through the provision of objectives, responsibilities, and accountabilities, managing performance accordingly. Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, and appraisals. Identify training needs and support continuous professional development within the team, to support development plans and career progression. Allocate resources effectively across projects, balancing workloads and priorities. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment aligned with DPI's values. Oversee the bid process for future opportunities, ensuring commercial viability and risk mitigation. Oversee the financial performance of multiple concurrent projects. Lead the preparation and management of project budgets, forecasts and cost plans. Ensure accurate commercial assessment of bids and projects, identifying and managing risks. Perform full contract surveying duties, including variation assessments, final accounts, and dispute resolution. Develop procurement strategies and manage subcontractor agreements. Provide strategic procurement advice and support, including subcontract and material order preparation. Approve material purchase orders and subcontractor orders, contractual documents throughout UK and EMEA and ensure we are compliant with local laws. Ensure compliance with contract terms and timely issuance of notices. Attend and represent DPI in client meetings, maintaining strong professional relationships. Review monthly valuations, prepare Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports and profit and loss reports. Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial and Operations Directors, and customers. Collaborate with project teams to ensure Health & Safety budgets align with project deliverables. Conduct regular project and post project reviews, ensuring continuous commercial improvement through lessons learnt. Ensure compliance with internal business processes and Construction ERP systems, maintaining accurate project documentation and financial records, ensuring accuracy in data. Lead and uphold Health and Safety standards for employees and third parties, ensuring compliance with company and legal requirements. Represent the business, upholding our core values and behaviours with all internal and external customers, clients and third parties. Maintain business and client confidentiality, adhering to applicable Data Protection regulations and Information Security Standards in line with company, and group policies and procedures. Qualifications: Skills and Experience Proven experience in a similar commercial or quantity surveying leadership role. Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred but not essential). Strong leadership abilities, with proven ability to develop a team. Sector and Industry knowledge within Data Centre and associated services environment. Demonstrated experience in managing both internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated proficiency in commercial acumen and skills. Experience of evaluating, negotiating, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks. Excellent influencing and negotiation abilities. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills. High level of numeracy and analytical thinking. Proficiency in ERP systems (ideally Eque2), Sharepoint, and Office 365. Accreditations and certifications relevant to the level of the role. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, as required. Values & Behaviours: DPI Values Dedication Precision Integrity Behaviours Inspiration - Has a clear vision of where to go and the ability to articulate it. Empowers people to implement our vision and strategy. Great communicator who captures the imagination, generating trust and commitment. Team Spirit - Thinks about "we" not "me"; we do this together. Brings purpose to the team to make it a cohesive unit. Knows when to seek help and when to give it. Prepared to take action to address issues for the good of the team and celebrate others' successes. Self-Awareness - Emotionally intelligent; has empathy for others and gets the best out of people by meeting them on their terms. Great at building rapport with colleagues and customers; knows that their behavior impacts on the performance of others and adapts approach to achieve the best results. Achievement - Always striving to be the best and consistently delivers. High performer: bringing high energy, competence and making the right decisions to get things done. Tenacity - Relentless in the pursuit of their goals. Excellent at solving problems and overcoming obstacles; seeing the challenges before others see them and taking action, to avoid them becoming problems. Sees setbacks as opportunities and becomes stronger in adversity. Influence - Highly skilled at getting others committed to the goal. Confident, enthusiastic and encourages creativity. Understands the needs of stakeholders and as a result, engages them. Our Vision To compete at the highest standards in data centre fit-out, MEP construction and managed services throughout Europe and beyond. Our Mission Continue to develop and deliver products and services unparalleled in terms of quality. Retain our clients, broaden our breadth of service identifying closely with their changing requirements. Execute a robust H&S and Wellbeing strategy. Consider and implement wherever possible initiatives that relate to environmental improvements. Our Strategy People - Build an organisation capable of managing the business we will become. Recruit and retain and develop the best industry professionals. Health, Safety and Wellbeing remain paramount, for our employees and clients. Products - must address an industry need. We must have differentiators such as assured quality, modularisation, and off-site construction techniques. Datalec's commitment to quality is unsurpassed in the industry, we seek perfection. New products and services must be delivered to the same exacting standards. Purpose - relates both to our clients and our organisation. We need to understand both how to be able to confidently present our solutions and product strategy to the market. Separately, we create a working environment that promotes and rewards employees fairly, actively supporting a culture of transparency and mutual respect. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: Master's (preferred) Experience: similar commercial/quantity surveying leadership role: 5 years (required) Data centre: 3 years (required) Licence/Certification: MRICS (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required) Location: Buntingford SG9 9ER (required) Willingness to travel: 25% (required) Work Location: In person

Contracts Manager Coventry Construction Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE) The company: Are you a Contracts Manager looking for a new role? An exciting opportunity has come about for an experienced individual within the Coventry (and surrounding) area to join a well-established and highly regarded Main Contractor who have been delivering lasting impact for clients within both the Public and Private Sectors. My client currently enjoys a turnover of £70 million with project values reaching up to £20 million. The ideal candidate will be a Contracts Manager and will join the Building Division, supporting the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Manager looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you! The Role: As a Contracts Manager you will play an integral role in running multiple sites within the West Midlands area. Overseeing individual site teams, which will be headed up with project managers and site managers. Responsible for the operational and financial aspect of the project. Ensure that the project is managed and executed in the proper manner. Liaise with the construction team, quantity surveyors, clients, consultants, and contractors. Attend client meetings throughout the project lifecycle, building strong, sustainable business relationships with the client. What we want from you: Experience of working as a Contracts Manager managing multiple sites. Proven track record in leading teams on projects. Successful track record in making independent, strategic decisions. Commercially aware with excellent people management skills. Experience of speaking to clients at multiple levels. Experience of managing sub-contractors effectively. On Offer for You: Salary up to £90,000 with additional benefits. Career development and progression. Be a part of an amazing team and company who value work/life balance. If you're interested in the role or have any further questions, please apply, or contact Romi at Kenton Black in the Birmingham office on .

NEW ROLE FOR 2025 Commercial Manager London Up to c£105,000, plus company package Are you currently working as a Commercial Manager looking for a fresh challenge or a Managing Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? We have partnered up with a longstanding client at Kenton Black who is going through a sustained period of growth and is looking to bolster their commercial team by bringing in a Commercial Manager within London to oversee all commercial aspects of major projects across London! My client is a leading M&E and Telecoms contractor within the civil engineering and rail sector, working on many major projects across London and the Midlands. This Commercial Manager role will report directly to the Head of Commercial. This role will oversee a portfolio of projects across the London area as well as concentrate on change within these projects. The business has a very strong order book for the next 18-24 months with further growth predicted. Role Purpose: Contract Management: Oversee NEC3 Option C Contract administration and reporting, focusing on change management. Value Engineering: Lead efforts in value engineering, from Compensation Event Quotation development to formal submission and negotiation. Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal teams and external client stakeholders. Risk Management: Lead Change Management and Risk Reduction meetings, providing commercial risk advice to the wider project team. Commercial Governance: Ensure compliance with commercial governance, and maintain accurate commercial records. On offer is a very lucrative salary and package as well as the opportunity to join a very reputable contractor. This role is paying up to £105,000 plus company package. Apply now! Or get in touch with Ben Symonds at Kenton Black Birmingham!

About the job Are you an experienced Estimator looking for an exciting opportunity to work on large- scale landscape construction projects? NAO Landscapes Ltd. is seeking a detail- oriented and proactive Estimator to join our Pre-Construction Team, based at our Central London office near Bank Station. We offer a competitive salary based on experience and the chance to work in a dynamic, growing company committed to excellence in landscaping. What You'll Do As an Estimator at NAO Landscapes, you'll play a critical role in preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates, supporting tender submissions, and collaborating closely with our team to deliver high-quality projects. Key responsibilities include: • Estimating & Pricing: Analyze project requirements and prepare detailed cost estimates using the latest pricing strategies and data. • Supplier & Procurement Coordination: Source materials, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure alignment with project budgets and timelines. • Bid Submission: Compile and submit tenders, collaborating with the Pre- Construction Manager to deliver competitive proposals. • Collaboration & Communication: Work with site managers, quantity surveyors, and the pre-construction team to ensure a smooth transition from tender to project delivery. • Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of estimates and contribute to lessons learned for future pricing strategies. What We're Looking For • Experience: Previous experience in an estimating or purchasing role, ideally in landscaping construction. • Skills: • Strong numerical and analytical abilities. • Proficiency in estimating and project management software. • Excellent negotiation and communication skills. • Knowledge: Understanding of landscape construction methods, materials, and costs. • Qualifications: Proven experience interpreting technical drawings and managing supplier relationships effectively. Why Join NAO Landscapes? • Be part of a growing company delivering high-profile landscape construction projects. • Collaborate with a talented and supportive team. • Work in a vibrant Central London office location. • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

An exciting management role to lead and provide advisory services to clients on commercial and quantum issues relating to contentious projects. The hiring company is a Quantity Surveying, Planning and Construction Disputes consultancy based in Macclesfield, Cheshire. They are looking for a Chartered (MRICS) Quantity Surveyor likely to be operating in a managerial role, either as a Commercial Manager or within a specialist Quantum disputes position. The successful candidate must have had exposure to a significant number of claims on contentious projects. Ideally you will have experience of managing or working in a senior role on the quantum analysis for formal disputes such as adjudication, arbitration and/or litigation. The successful candidate will be employed in managerial role, often leading a team responsible for providing high level commercial, contractual and dispute resolution advice to clients. One of the real selling points to this role is the variety of interesting and complex projects that you will get exposure to. The hiring company work with an established client base both domestically and internationally. The have a strong reputation for providing expertise in planning, commercial and dispute resolution and are regularly appointed to assist leading contractors, consultancies, and client organisation on contentious projects. Responsibilities and Duties Working as a Manager in a consultancy role providing commercial and quantum related services across a range of sectors for a variety of clients. This role will report directly into the Director of the business and have managerial responsibilities for small teams of staff. Specific duties will include: Feasibility Studies Contract Administration Control, manage and report contractual obligations from procurement to final account Determine schedules, monitor programmes and understand risks Accurate assessments of progress Forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Clear and impartial evidence for tribunals (ADR) Produce narratives, analyse quantum and produce expert reports. Provide information to clients with regards to matters in dispute. Produce quantum reports and claims for issue externally. As a senior employee the role also includes: Management of internal and external project teams Training, development and performance management of internal employees, as applicable Acting as a role model and mentor to other employees Providing support to Directors A full and detailed job description of all duties and responsibilities can be provided to shortlisted candidates. Desired Skills and Experience Candidates should have a proven track record of successfully managing large scale, complex projects from inception through to completion. Candidates should have significant exposure to claims and disputes on contentious projects, either in their role as a Commercial Manager or whilst working in a senior role within a specialist claims and disputes consultancy. Must have experience in a senior role providing quantum advice and analysis for formal dispute proceedings such as adjudication, arbitration or litigation. Must have exceptional writing skills and ideally have demonstrable experience of contributing to the writing of expert reports. An exceptional level of understanding of construction law and dispute resolution techniques, including when it is advisable to proceed with formal dispute proceedings and when it is beneficial to seek alternative dispute resolution methods. Strong managerial skills and capable of managing teams of internal and external staff Familiar with common forms of contracts such as NEC and/or JCT, and have demonstrable skills of administering contracts effectively . Be fully comfortable in a client facing role. An ambitious individual looking to buy into the core values of the business and lead the business forward with its growth plan . Qualifications/Educational Requirements Candidates are required to have completed a relevant construction degree, such as a degree in Quantity Surveying. Candidates must be fully chartered, specifically with the RICS. It would be desirable for candidates to have completed a higher education course relating to construction law, such as an MSc or LLM. Employing Company Overview and Profile The hiring company is a reputable and established consultancy offering a range of advisory services to their client, relating to planning, quantity surveying and alternative dispute resolution. They can provide candidates with frequent exposure to contentious projects which may require contract administration, claims preparation and dispute resolution techniques. This also includes providing an expert witness service for formal dispute hearings such as adjudications, mediations, arbitration, and litigations. The successful candidates will work alongside highly reputable Directors on an appealing variety of projects and disputes. The employer has a strong HR department and places a high emphasis on regular appraisals, career development and internal/external training. They expect candidates to be ambitious and place the same emphasis on their self-development. Additional Benefits Package and Incentives Up to £85k Salary + Bonus (Circa 4% annually) + 22 - 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension (Employer 5% contribution) Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position (Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday) London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.