Job Description

An exciting role to work as a Senior Claims Consultant in Brisbane, Australia with aspecialist provider of independent expert evidence, claims management, and dispute resolution services to the building, construction and engineering industries.

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Candidates will likely come from a strong commercial background and have a good knowledge and experience in administering contracts and claims documentation for contentious projects. Ideally someone currently in a Commercial Manager or Contracts Administrator role with a contractor who has secured a Masters In Law or equivalent post qualification.

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It is critical that the successful candidate has extremely strong writing skills and understands the importance of accuracy when report writing.

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You will have the opportunity to work for a boutique consultancy who offer a genuine consultative service to their clients providing advice on commercial and contractual strategy, claims management and advice on dispute resolution.

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You will be exposed to a broad range of interesting and challenging work, dealing with complex claims and disputes for companies operating in the construction and infrastructure industries.

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Responsibilities and Duties

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Your role will see you:

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- developing claims and disputes strategies to meet client objectives;
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- undertaking forensic reviews of project records to prepare chronologies of events;
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- managing and preparing construction claims including variations, extensions of time, disruption claims, acceleration claims and the like, including performing technical analysis, gathering evidence and drafting technical submissions;
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- drafting contractual correspondence and providing contract administration and commercial management advice;
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- managing dispute resolution processes including mediation, expert determination and preparing adjudication applications and responses under security of payment legislation; and




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- working with client project teams and legal professionals
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Desired Skills and Experience

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- Experience in a Quantity Surveying or similar commercial role.
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- Experience of administering contracts and writing contractual correspondence.
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- An analytical mind and methodical approach to analysing and solving problems.
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- Solid written and verbal communication skills. Particularly written skills and understanding the importance of producing accurate written work. Examples of which will be tested during the interview process.
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- Prior experience of carrying out quantum and programme analysis in a consulting role would be advantageous but is not essential for promising candidates with the ability to learn new skills.
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Qualifications/Educational Requirements

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- A construction related degree is essential.
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- Achieved or working towards a Masters in construction law or similar subject would be advantageous, but is not essential.
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Employing Company Overview and Profile

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The hiring company is a growing provider of specialist commercial advisory, claims management and dispute resolution services to the construction and infrastructure industries throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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They are a small but growing boutique firm with headquarters in Sydney and with a strong client base in Australia and New Zealand. They pride themselves on providing a true consultative and advisory service to their clients.

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The team is made of up industry experts with a wealth of experience in the claims and disputes sector.

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Successful candidates can expect to join a highly professional team that like to provide a very high level of service to their clients.

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Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

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- Generous salary – dependant on experience
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- Flights and mobilisation costs incurred can be offset against Australian tax
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- Visa costs covered by your employer as required
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📌 Senior Claims Consultant (Queensland)
🏢 Maxim Recruitment
📍 Queensland