Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

The position of Associate sits within our Quantum team which supports the Ankura Construction Disputes & Advisory practice - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

Ankura is recognised as one of the five fastest growing consulting companies with 1800 employees across 32 offices in four continents.

We are looking for a ‘rising star’ to complement our talented team of quantum experts. This is a key role, operating in a fast-paced culture, and will suit a candidate with the ambition and desire to grow and develop into an independent expert, whilst we provide the opportunity and training to support you in that endeavour, including excellent networking opportunities.

You will have the opportunity to work with highly reputable, specialist expert witnesses, recognised by Who’s Who Legal. You will be part of a talented team of experts working on some of the world’s most interesting and significant disputes.

Our quantum experts are primarily involved in dispute resolution, litigation support and expert witness testimony, cost, and damages analysis, claims assessment, schedule analysis, technical issue analysis and account evaluation services. You will be required to perform advanced data research, management, and analysis. This role will involve frequent client interaction, including preparing results.

The international nature of our work means that successful candidates should be prepared to travel globally, sometimes at short notice. You will have the opportunity to broaden your experience by working on complex and landmark projects in the construction and engineering sector all over the globe.

Applications should include a current CV, identifying relevant experience, and must be accompanied by a covering letter outlining why you would like to be considered. All information provided will be treated in strict confidence and used exclusively for consideration in relation to this position.

Why Join Ankura

We can support and develop individuals who aspire to be an expert.
Vast opportunities for career development, with formal development process, training programmes and internal e-learning training platform, Ankura Academy.
Work within a team of world recognised leading experts in an established leading global consultancy.
Work within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation / assessment of claims in respect of variations, extension of time, disruption, acceleration and prolongation.
Assist in preparation of Expert reports in respect of variations, extension of time, disruption, acceleration and prolongation.
Good interpersonal skills (specifically the ability to quickly integrate and work within a team).
Delivering tasks within specified time frames

Requirements

Possess a relevant construction related technical degree.
Membership (or already working towards membership) of RICS or similar.
Demonstrable interest in construction law
Experience of contract administration and contract management (ideally from a main contractor’s perspective).
Proven ability to prepare/assess contractual claims.
Experience across a range of construction/engineering projects
Good analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to a dynamic consultancy environment.
Ability to manage own workload to meet deadlines.
Willingness to learn.
Good team working skills.
Ambition to progress their career.

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Associate, Construction Disputes & Advisory (Quantum)