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Senior Director, Quantity Surveying Dispute

Posted 2 months ago

  • Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Any
  • External
  • Expires In a month
Who we are:
Adair is an independent, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with an excellent track record in both the public and private sectors. We specialise in construction dispute resolution, providing expert advice and independent professional opinion on quantum, delay, and technical matters. We work on some of the UK's most high profile and complex disputes. Offering flexible, high-quality services and solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Our success has been built on providing an exceptional client service to solicitors, trusts and private individuals.
What we're looking for:
This is a key role, operating in our fast-growing Dispute Resolution team. It will suit a candidate with the ambition and desire to grow and develop in the dispute world, with excellent networking opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work with highly reputable, specialist expert witnesses, and the President Elect of the RICS. This role will be based in Birmingham and you will be pivotal in growing a team while we support and develop your skills.
Quality:
Constructively challenge, when necessary, the Client’s views or expectations and provide meaningful alternatives
Sustain a high level of drive, enthusiasm and commitment completing tasks at agreed key stages and milestone deadlines
Deliver a high quality of service and products by utilising Adair policy and procedures
Managing time, planning, and organising to ensure excellence
Continuously improve and develop best in class Adair products
Finance:
Report regularly to the Board on deliverable performance of services you are directly responsible for
Report regularly to the Board on financial performance of services you are directly responsible for
Negotiate satisfactory agreements regarding costs and fees
Monitor performance against fee income and takes corrective action where necessary
People:
Experienced people manager, running a small team and consistently demonstrating sound management practices
Routinely mentor, develop and coach others
Evaluate team performance and take appropriate action
Invest in the development and retention of the team
Insist on and demonstrate “one firm” culture and behaviour
Business development:
Identify and establish new relationships and opportunities. You will be the primary point of contact with the lawyers
Understand the importance and play a key role in maintaining and developing existing client and consultant relationships to facilitate new work
Assist Directors in tendering for service, incl. attending interviews
Represent and promote Adair positively at all times
Lead the production of marketing collateral for all their projects
What you'll need:
To have a Bachelors Degree or equivalent. To be a full member of the RICS (MRICS/FRICS). Strong interpersonal skills with colleagues, Clients and members of the public. Have a keen eye for detail and strive to provide a quality service.
What we offer:
Competitive salary dependent on level of education and experience.
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