quantity surveyor

HKA has an exciting opportunity for a quantity surveyor looking to move into a dispute resolution consultancy environment, our ideal candidate will currently be working with a major contractor on decent sized UK projects and live contracts or those who are already working within a dispute consultancy. Role & Responsibilities:

• Undertaking the analysis of construction accounts, costs, values and payments to identify errors or opportunities
• You will be trained to undertake technical analyses using appropriate methodologies and prepare reports on findings that can be incorporated within expert reports used in arbitrations and adjudications
• Under supervision of the senior team members, you will be trained to draft sections of quantum expert reports
• Reviewing documents on varied project types in a broad range of industries, for example infrastructure, oil & gas and residential
• Supporting the project team and Expert
• Drafting notes and external communications to assist with the overall project scope and individual work streams
• Participating in client meetings
• Regularly attending marketing events - client events, seminars and lectures to build relationships in the field, All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.
Department Claims and Dispute Resolution Locations Warrington, UK Remote status Hybrid Remote Contact Laura Fox Oliveira Recruitment Manager - Europe, Middle East and Africa - Corporate ServicesView our opportunities
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• 3+ years' experience working in a relevant Quantity Surveying or cost controls capacity for a reputable contractor
• Experience of overseeing and managing the commercial administration of various construction contracts, ideally with input and exposure to assessing claims for legitimacy and quantum, and having some exposure to the resolution of disputes.
• Be capable of managing, administering and understanding key forms of contract
• The ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills including experience drafting reports, letters or briefing documents for management or stakeholders relating to construction claims or cost related matters
• Be able to demonstrate strong skills using relevant software tools
• Show the potential ability to communicate highly technical material to non-technical audience
• Be able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, creative problem solving skills and be able to evidence the ability to work as a part of a team
• Although not essential some previous experience of undertaking claims assessments, undertaking dispute discussions, handling risk identification and mitigation matters, and able to begin to undertake contract reviews.
  
  HKA has an exciting opportunity for a quantity surveyor looking to move into a dispute resolution consultancy environment.
HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters. As part of the HKA team you can expect:
• A strong collaborative culture focused on growing the claims and disputes practice and our team together.
• The opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing team working alongside respected senior management that are passionate about mentoring and professional development.
• The ability to progress your career to the next stage by working on some of the most iconic projects and complex cases in the world., At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path., HKA is one of the world's leading consultancy of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution within the capital projects and infrastructure sector.
We also have experience advising clients on the economic impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Founded in 2017 Co-workers 931 Claims and Dispute Resolution · Warrington, UK · Hybrid Remote