Senior Consultant – Commercial and Contractual; QS

Senior Consultant – Commercial and Contractual (QS)

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A Multi‑Disciplinary Construction Consultancy specialising in Dispute Avoidance, Expert Witness, Dispute Resolution, Training, Project Management, Commercial Management, Programme Management and Risk Analysis & Mitigation. The company has been established since 2002 and has a strong and growing client portfolio. With five office locations across the UK, it is strategically positioned to provide high‑level service nationwide. The company’s mission statement is “Through focussed teamwork and a passion for technical excellence, we work with clients to deliver great products and services and strive to improve the quality of people’s lives”.

• Construction professional providing professional commercial and contractual advisory services and dispute resolution services, with no limits on scope for personal and career growth.
• Reports to the Divisional Lead.
• Professional with a construction‑related degree who has worked for a number of years in:
• A business providing dispute resolution/avoidance services and advice; and
• A contracting organisation involved in managing claims/disputes.
• Outstanding candidates with sole employment in one of the above business types will be considered.
• Has experience in resolving disputes and providing commercial and contractual advice to clients.
• Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Reviewing and providing advice on construction contracts.
• Assisting clients (or internal colleagues) to avoid disputes by providing professional, commercially focused advice.
• Assisting clients (or internal colleagues) on issues associated with loss and delay.
• Working with Ramskill Martin’s Delay Analysts to provide assistance on contentious and non‑contentious time‑related matters.
• Providing training to Ramskill Martin’s clients on commercial, contractual and time‑related matters.
• Representing Ramskill Martin’s clients in various tribunals.
• Working with solicitors to provide professional assistance in construction disputes.
• Required to provide managerial support to the Divisional Lead.
• Dynamic team player, enthusiastic developer of individuals both technically and personally.
• Will be involved in assisting Ramskill Martin with growth plans including recruitment, new product design, and diversification into new construction sectors.

• Experienced in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice or working in a senior commercial role for a contracting organisation. A career including employment by both types of business is ideal.
• Experience in dispute avoidance or resolution is crucial with a keen interest in developing expertise.
• Proven track record of building and leading teams and desire to develop all members of the professional team.
• Experienced in devising strategies and the tenacity to follow a project from inception to completion.
• High level of practical and academic understanding of commercial and contractual matters combined with a clear understanding of construction law.
• Assertive, confident, comfortable in a meeting environment and able to actively contribute.
• Ability to deliver high standard of services.
• Experience or keen interest in business development and building relationships with clients of diverse backgrounds.
• Significant experience and working knowledge of JCT, NEC and non‑standard forms of contract and willingness to learn more.
• Ability and passion for working as part of a team is paramount.
• Further studies will be encouraged.

• High working knowledge and experience with JCT and NEC forms of contract.
• Experience managing, avoiding and resolving disputes to a high professional standard.
• Aspire to be an expert in the professional field.
• Drive, passion and personality to assist in the resolution of construction disputes professionally, commercially and pragmatically.
• Ability to communicate across all levels internally and externally.

• Construction degree qualified, ideally in Quantity Surveying, with a…