Associate Surveyor - Dispute Resolution

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.

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.

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.

The successful Associate Surveyor will be aligned with the above job description in addition to –

• 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

My client’s core business focus is to work together to deliver lasting, successful, quality outcomes and a positive legacy. As their employees are the heart of their business, their priority is to keep them happy and safe.

Some of the exciting perks and benefits that they offer an Associate Surveyor can include:

• 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

Atkins Search acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in construction, consultancy, residential and infrastructure recruitment and service the North West, Midlands, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Lincolnshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties regions.