
Associate Director - Quantum
Turner & Townsend
The Role
Overview
Deliver expert quantum analysis, claim recovery & witness reports for construction disputes.
Key Responsibilities
- claim analysis
- contract strategy
- expert reports
- stakeholder management
- client advisory
- project recovery
Tasks
-Assist clients, lawyers and counsel in developing its position where required -Providing direction to staff working with you on specific tasks -Acting as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by Turner & Townsend in the industry -Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root cause of those elements in distress -Review and assess contemporaneous project records to establish quantum associated with claims and/or disputes -Lead development of a contract and commercial strategy to successfully recover performance of distressed project or major programmes in line with Client outcomes -Lead the drafting of detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings -Effective stakeholder management with the Client and at all levels of the supply-chain, chairing meetings with the Client and other advisors as necessary -our Recovery service by assisting our contract and commercial specialists in providing strategic advice to clients whose project and major programmes are in commercial distress. -Supporting the interface with the client and other consultants, at all project stages -Critically analyse the strengths and weaknesses of Client claims and/or disputes, providing strategic advice on (i) proceeding; and or (ii) amending the basis of claim -our Expert Witness services, by assisting our quantum experts in delivering expert quantum reports for adjudication, litigation, and other forms of dispute resolution; and
Requirements
- 10+ yrs
- construction degree
- contract knowledge
- bcis
- claims management
- forensic mindset
What You Bring
-Relevant construction and engineering industry experience (in the region of) +10yrs -A construction-related degree qualification and/or legal qualification -need an understanding of construction contracts and the law -Working knowledge of relevant applications and technologies in the quantity surveying, commercial management industry, for example BCIS, Cost-X, CEMAR -Experience in leading the pursuit of claims up or down the supply-chain, leading to successful negotiated resolution of the same -have a strong knowledge of the construction industry -require a forensic and exploratory mindset -Ability to understand and articulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes -be able to work independently where required and agile to adapting to the working method of others
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The Company
About Turner & Townsend
-Operates across various sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources, providing comprehensive services such as construction consultancy, asset and facilities management, and environmental consultancy. -Expertise spans advisory, cost and commercial management, digital solutions, and program management, enabling them to handle complex capital projects and drive transformative change for their clients. -With over 10,000 employees in 48 countries, the company leverages local knowledge and global expertise to deliver tailored solutions for each project.
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Buildings
Infrastructure
Interview Process
-register interest through smart recruiters portal. -optional informal chat with service leads for background information. -engage with recruitment team for next steps.