Construction Dispute Resolution Consultant

Looking to develop your career within one of the UK's most respected construction dispute resolution consultancies? Why Join:

• Up to £60,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Hybrid working (Leeds office with home working flexibility)
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Work alongside recognised industry experts
• Exposure to complex, high-value disputes
• Fully funded CPD, further qualifications and professional memberships
• Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and other additional benefits
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Candidates must be a UK resident with permanent UK working rights residing within Leeds (or surrounding areas). Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.* The Opportunity Working alongside some of the industry's leading dispute resolution specialists, you'll gain exposure to high-profile projects, develop specialist expertise and play an active role in helping clients avoid and resolve complex commercial disputes. You'll support a diverse portfolio of complex construction, engineering, infrastructure and energy projects, providing commercial and contractual advice from project inception through to formal dispute resolution. This role offers genuine long-term career progression, structured professional development and the opportunity to develop into a recognised expert within construction dispute resolution. Key Responsibilities:
• Advise clients on commercial, contractual and strategic matters throughout all stages of the construction project lifecycle
• Analyse tender, contract and claims documentation to identify commercial risks and support dispute resolution strategies
• Prepare claims for loss and expense, and adjudication documentation
• Draft reports that clearly set out processes, conclusions, and recommendations
• Support dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation support activities
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through the delivery of high-quality consultancy services About You: This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager or Construction Claims professional looking to specialise further within dispute resolution, or an existing Consultant seeking broader project exposure. Our ideal candidate will have experience within the construction or engineering sector together with a strong understanding of construction law, commercial management or dispute resolution. You will ideally be RICS qualified and commercially aware, analytical and motivated to continue developing your expertise within a specialist consultancy. We would love to speak with candidates with the following:
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Law or similar
• MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or similar would be advantageous.
• 3+ years' post-degree experience in quantity surveying, construction dispute resolution, or similar
• Experience in construction disputes, claims, construction law or commercial management
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Experience preparing and assessing construction costs, claims, and adjudication documentation
• RICS qualified or working towards chartership
• Proven track record of building and managing client relationships
• Experience in preparing Expert Witness Reports. About Our Client: Our client is a highly respected specialist consultancy with decades of experience delivering commercial, contractual and dispute resolution services across the construction, infrastructure, engineering and energy sectors. They have built an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, long-term client partnerships and successfully resolving complex commercial disputes. For more on Marmion, head to wearemarmion.com or check out our 5* reviews on Trustpilot & Google. Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.