Senior Director, Quantity Surveying Disputes - Bristol, United Kingdom - Adair Ltd

Description

Job Description

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 Bristol 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
• Report regularly to the Board on deliverable performance of services you are directly responsible for

Finance

• 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.