James Spencer has over 20 years of expertise in the UK and Middle East construction sectors, bridging roles in large civil engineering, main contractors, specialty commercial management, and dispute resolution consultancy. He excels in high-quality construction projects, with a focus on claims management, conflict avoidance, and the valuation of complex claims, particularly in delay claims associated with key variations or compensation events.
James leads with a forensic focus and practical insight, driving teams to excel in quantity surveying, cost management, and project management across diverse sectors including power, infrastructure, commercial, data centres, cultural complexes, residential, marine and land reclamation, and distribution centres.
Known for delivering exceptional service, James fosters strong client relationships, consistently driving project excellence and innovative solutions in challenging environments.
- Strategic Intervention manager liaising with heads of commercial across all processes for the construction of a new nuclear power station in Somerset, UK.
- Provided commercial support and drafted report inclusive of time impact analysis and loss & expense claim on a high profile £60 million retail regeneration project. Report facilitated the client agreeing commercial settlement with the employer.
- Prepared dashboard style report from project records and presented in conjunction with forensic planner to demonstrate delays and associated quantum to allow the main contractor to conduct direct communication with the employer and settle the final account.
- Provided quantum support in conjunction with the expert team for a heavy civils project in Central America.
- Prepared, in conjunction with client and in-house legal team, a claim involving delay and quantum on major airport in the UK.
- Provided commercial support by researching and drafting report on claim for delay and change on an international aviation project in the UK.
- Performed numerous quantum reviews and reports on project accounts for clients, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Prepared and compiled numerous contract documents varying on a variety of residential, retail, commercial, hotel & leisure and land reclamation projects. Contract values ranged from £0.1 million to £100 million.
Education
- Nottingham Trent University
BSc, Planning & Residential Development, 2004
Licenses/Certifications
- Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS)
- Chartered Institute of Building, MEMBER (MCIOB)
- Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, MEMBER (MCIArb)
- Advanced Professional Award Expert Witness Evidence (APAEWE)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Accredited Mediator
- BIM Level 2 Fundamentals
- BRE BIM Level 2—BIM PIM TIM
Languages
English