Associate Surveyor

As Associate Surveyor, you will work alongside a team of industry leading professionals and play a key role in resolving complex construction disputes, providing expert advice, and managing negotiations, adjudications, arbitrations and other dispute resolution (ADR) processes. This role requires a strong understanding of both construction processes and legal frameworks., Dispute Management & Resolution

• Provide expert advice on construction-related disputes, including contract disagreements, delays, claims and defects.
• Lead and manage the dispute resolution process, including adjudications, arbitrations and mediations.
• Prepare detailed reports, expert witness statements and evidence-based submissions for disputes.
• Conduct detailed assessments of construction contracts and identify areas of potential dispute risk.
Contract & Claims Consultancy
• Review and advise on construction contracts, particularly in relation to dispute clauses and risk mitigation.
• Advise on claims management, including delay and disruption claims, extensions of time (EOT) and loss and expense claims.
• Support clients in negotiations and settlement discussions to resolve disputes before they escalate.
Client Relationships & Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with clients, legal teams, contractors and other stakeholders involved in the dispute process.
• Act as the point of contact for clients during ongoing disputes, providing timely updates and strategic advice.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations or during expert determination proceedings.
Expert Witness & Technical Support
• Act as an expert witness in court proceedings or formal dispute hearings as required.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clients and junior staff on construction disputes and contract administration.
• Conduct forensic analysis of construction projects, including project documentation, timelines and financials, to establish causes of disputes.
Leadership & Mentoring
• Mentor junior surveyors and dispute resolution staff, providing training and development opportunities.
• Lead dispute resolution teams on complex projects, ensuring effective collaboration and management of resources.
  
  Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related to Construction (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualification in Dispute Resolution, Construction Law or Arbitration (desirable but not essential)
• Membership in professional bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in quantity surveying or project management, with at least 5 years specialising in construction dispute resolution and/or adjudications
• Proven track record in successfully resolving construction disputes with clients, developers and contractors
• Experience in handling disputes related to large-scale construction projects (e.g., commercial, infrastructure or residential).
• Excellent communication, negotiation and rapport building skills
• Excellent written skills for drafting reports, negotiating settlements and presenting evidence
  
  Atkins Search are currently recruiting for an Associate Surveyor, specialising in Dispute Resolution, to join a highly reputable Consultancy
based in Manchester with an unrivalled company culture, fantastic opportunities to progress your career with hybrid and flexible working available. Please note - if you are an experienced Surveyor and/or recently completed qualification(s) in Construction Law, Dispute Resolution or Arbitration, your application will be considered. CLIENT My client is an esteemed, professional Construction Consultancy that provide a variety of services to include dispute resolution, quantity surveying, project management, fund and bank monitoring and building surveying. You will join a team of industry leading professionals with the opportunity to work across various sectors including residential and affordable housing, education, industrial, office and commercial, retail, healthcare, mixed use developments and leisure.


• A highly competitive salary £70,000 - £75,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)
• Pension contribution
• Annual bonus
• Flexible working hours
• Personal and professional development plans
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual salary review
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional training and development
• Mileage and expense reimbursement
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Regular social events
• Relaxed working environment
• Clear career path and realistic opportunities to progress