Claims Director

Systech is the world’s leading privately held, independent provider of consulting, expert and legal services, managed and owned by industry professionals who are passionate about construction. 

We are a global consultancy, with a 30-year history of providing advice on iconic infrastructure, engineering, and construction projects. 

Operating from 26 strategic locations in 4 continents, we provide responsive, high quality, multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of complex and challenging projects, globally.

We continuously strive to improve how we deliver services to our clients and feel incredibly proud of the long-standing relationships we have built with clients and contractors around the world.

The opportunity

We are expanding our claims team in the UK and are seeking to hire highly qualified and established claims preparation and rebuttal specialist to join our stellar team. 

We have exciting opportunities available for a Claims Director with a proven ability to support contractors with managing claims on major projects. 

This suits someone who has a strong aptitude for contract law, who has led teams on claims and who is passionate about delivering an exceptional service for their clients. 

It is not enough to be technically proficient, we want someone who is also proactive, positive, collaborative, and who wants to join a team who continuously strive to add value. 

Responsibilities

• Preparing quantum and contractual claims
• Leading teams on claims assignments
• Developing relationships with new and existing clients 
• The ability to demonstrate your history of winning fee earning quantum work 
• Driving a business development focussed culture
• Extensive knowledge of main standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT
• To advise of dispute avoidance and resolution strategy
• Assist more junior members of staff with their career development 

Individual

• BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying 
• A Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
• Additional qualifications (LLM, FCIArb, FRICS) (preferred)
• Have demonstrable experience of working on quantum and contractual claims
• Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Presentable and articulate
• Excellent organiser with proven time management skills
• Willingness to work within a close management team
• Dynamic and passionate career focused individual
• Embrace innovation and new ideas

What you can expect from Systech

• Leadership team with a growth mindset
• A dynamic and agile culture  
• An environment where you will be recognised for strong performance 
• An ‘open door’ policy where you will have access to the senior management 
• Opportunities to work on major projects both in the UK and overseas 
• Competitive package
• Trust and autonomy