Senior Claims Consultant

About the Role

Ashbrittle Recruitment is seeking a Senior Claims Consultant to join a leading international construction consultancy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is suitable for a professional with 5-10 years of experience in construction claims, disputes, and contract administration. The position offers long-term career prospects within an established international organization.

Role Overview

The Senior Claims Consultant will be involved in the preparation, assessment, and management of contractual claims across major construction projects. This role requires a commercially and contractually astute professional, ideally with a Quantity Surveying background from a Tier 1 main contractor, looking to specialize further in claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewing project records, contractual information, and contemporaneous documentation to assess claim entitlement and validity.
• Undertaking and reviewing time impact analyses and supporting delay assessments.
• Preparing clear, robust, and well-structured claim narratives and associated documentation.
• Collaborating with project and site teams to develop and substantiate claims.
• Assessing contractual entitlement and commercial implications.
• Supporting the negotiation and resolution of claims with employers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Providing advice on contractual and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assisting with the administration and management of contracts and disputes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction, Engineering, Law, or a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience in claims preparation and/or claims consultancy, preferably gained within major construction or Oil & Gas projects.
• Solid Quantity Surveying, commercial management, or contract administration background.
• Experience working with Tier 1 main contractors or leading construction claims consultancies is advantageous.
• Previous Middle East experience is preferred.
• MRICS and/or MCIArb qualification is advantageous; candidates working towards either qualification will also be considered.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation abilities.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts and commercial principles.

Application Process

Interested candidates with strong claims and disputes experience are invited to apply via this website to further their career within an established international consultancy.