Associate, Construction Quantum

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From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilised on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

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ABOUT OUR CONSTRUCTION QUANTUM TEAM

Whether it’s to prevent or prepare for potential project complications before they begin, manage and mitigate risk on an ongoing project, or resolve disputes rooted in issues from the past, Secretariat experts understand the complexities that can result in delays and costs. Our quantity surveyors, engineers, forensic accountants, project managers, architects, schedulers, and industry specialists are experts in the valuation of construction works of all types and have experience handling projects in every corner of the world.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an ambitious, self-motivated, and proactive team player to join our growing team of highly experienced quantity surveying experts, based in our Dubai office. We can offer exposure to some of the most significant and technically challenging disputes worldwide and accelerated learning and development through hands-on involvement in live matters. This role gives you an Opportunity to build a differentiated skillset at the intersection of data, construction, and expert advisory and we are looking for consultants who can:

• Build, manipulate, and analyse large datasets (primarily in Excel) to support quantum analysis

• Structure, clean, condition, and aggregate raw data into clear, reliable, and auditable datasets

• Develop and maintain robust databases to support ongoing analysis and reporting

• Identify key issues within data and support development of overall analysis

• Develop clear, structured, client-ready outputs (tables, charts, models)

• Support drafting of reports and analytical sections

• Maintain strong quality control and accuracy across all deliverables

• Work closely with senior team members on live disputes and tight deadlines

• Able to take messy, inconsistent data and turn it into something reliable and usable

• Takes ownership of data and outputs, not just tasks

• Improves efficiency through tools, automation, and smarter ways of working

Requirements

• Exceptional Excel skills (non-negotiable) – able to build and audit complex models quickly

• Strong interest / capability in AI, automation, or data tools (Python, Power BI, etc. a plus)

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability

• Strong capability in handling large, unstructured datasets and turning them into usable outputs

• Clear and concise communicator (written and verbal)

• Strong work ethic (non-negotiable), positive attitude, and willingness to learn

• Produces accurate, well-structured analysis with minimal oversight

• Thinks beyond the numbers to identify what matters

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up-and-coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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