Lion Group is a holding company for a number of different ventures including:
witness-experts.com - An expert witness consulting agency for legal firms
count.co.uk - An accounting, tax and government funding company
floodmaker.com - a marketing agency
The Role
About Us
Witness-Experts specializes in connecting legal firms, NGOs, and government organizations with the most suitable expert witnesses for their unique cases. We ensure precise expertise to support critical legal matters with reliability and precision.
The Role
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will use your in-depth knowledge of quantity surveying and contract law to provide clear, impartial expert testimony and analysis on a freelance, case-by-case basis. This role is ideal for quantity surveyors who wish to leverage their expertise in a legal context, assisting law firms with accurate financial and contractual insights that impact case outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed analyses of project costs, contract compliance, and financial documentation for legal review.
- Prepare impartial, evidence-based reports to support claims or defenses in legal disputes related to construction costs, delays, or contract issues.
- Serve as an expert witness in court or arbitration, presenting findings clearly and confidently to judges, arbitrators, and other legal professionals.
- Collaborate closely with legal teams, translating technical financial details into understandable terms for non-specialist audiences.
- Remain up-to-date with construction law and relevant standards to ensure accurate, reliable consultancy for each case.
Key Areas of Focus
- Review and interpret construction contracts, identifying any breaches, non-compliance, or areas of potential dispute.
- Offer objective insight into project cost management, budget overruns, and discrepancies in financial reporting.
- Assess project timelines, identifying delays, disruptions, and their financial impacts on overall project costs.
- Provide assessments related to risk allocation, project liabilities, and potential financial exposure in disputes.
- Present findings in court or tribunal settings with clarity, professionalism, and an unbiased perspective.
Qualifications
- Recognized qualifications in quantity surveying and substantial knowledge of construction law.
- Experience in expert witness services or consultancy roles within legal frameworks, with the ability to deliver accurate, unbiased testimony.
- Proven capacity to interpret contracts and conduct detailed financial analysis in construction disputes.
What’s on Offer?
- Flexible, project-based work, allowing you to contribute expertise on a freelance basis.
- Opportunities to support leading law firms in impactful cases, influencing legal outcomes in construction and contract law.
- Work with a consultancy recognized for its commitment to integrity, professionalism, and precision in expert witness services.
Ideal Profile
- Chartered status with RICS (MRICS or FRICS) or equivalent, with expertise in both quantity surveying and legal contexts.
- Significant experience in quantity surveying, ideally with exposure to high-stakes dispute resolution or litigation cases.
- Proven ability to produce precise, evidence-based reports that can withstand legal scrutiny.
- Strong communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical details in a clear, accessible way for court proceedings.
What's on Offer?
- Flexible working options
- Opportunity to make a positive impact