Senior Commercial Consultant - Construction Claims

Senior Commercial Consultant - Construction Claims�

Location:�Cheshire or South Yorkshire

Contract Type:�Permanent

Salary:��100,000 + Bonus + Package

• Join a leading multi-disciplinary construction consultancy


• Provide expert advice on complex construction contracts and disputes


• Collaborate with a skilled team of delay analysts and solicitors


• Deliver training to clients on commercial and contractual matters


• Competitive salary package with bonus and attractive benefits

An established multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Consultant to join their team in Cheshire/South Yorkshire. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your construction claims expertise to provide professional advice and support to clients on complex commercial and contractual matters.

Position Overview

As a Senior Commercial Consultant, you will play a key role in assisting clients and internal colleagues in avoiding and resolving construction disputes. Working closely with the consultancy's delay analysts and solicitors, you will provide expert advice on contentious and non-contentious time-related matters, ensuring the successful delivery of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide expert advice on construction contracts


• Assist clients and colleagues in avoiding disputes through professional, commercially-focused advice


• Provide guidance on issues related to loss and delay in construction projects


• Collaborate with delay analysts to address time-related matters


• Deliver training to clients on commercial, contractual, and time-related topics


• Represent clients in various tribunals and dispute resolution proceedings


• Provide professional assistance to solicitors in construction disputes


• Offer managerial support to the Divisional Lead

Requirements

• Extensive experience in providing professional construction commercial and contractual advice or working in a senior commercial role for a contracting organisation


• Proven track record in dispute avoidance and resolution


• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams effectively


• High level of practical and academic understanding of commercial and contractual matters


• Assertive, confident, and comfortable in a meeting environment


• Capability to deliver high-quality services consistently


• Significant experience and working knowledge of JCT and NEC Forms of Contract


• Construction degree, ideally in Quantity Surveying, with a minimum of 10+ years' industry experience


• Chartered status or other relevant professional qualifications


• Excellent communication and negotiation skills


• Strong time management abilities


• Goal-driven mindset focused on personal and business success

Company Overview

With a strong client portfolio and five strategically located offices across the UK, this multi-disciplinary construction consultancy specialises in dispute avoidance, expert witness services, dispute resolution, training, project management, commercial management, programme management, and risk analysis & mitigation. Since its establishment in 2002, the consultancy has been dedicated to delivering great products and services that improve the quality of people's lives through focused teamwork and a passion for technical excellence.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career progression with support from senior management


• Strong team ethos and friendly working environment


• Access to training, coaching, and professional development


• Exposure to a variety of challenging projects


• Competitive salary package with bonus and attractive benefits

Alongside a generous benefits package, you'll be immersed in a value-driven environment, collaborating with a supportive team that fosters your professional growth and success.

How to Apply

If you're a driven professional with a passion for construction claims and a desire to make a positive impact, we'd love to hear from you.