Douglas Beckwith LLB(Hons) PGDip(Bar) LLM FRICS
Senior Chartered Quantity Surveyor | Project & Dispute Resolution Specialist
45+ Years of Post-Qualification Experience | Expert Witness | Mediator & Adjudicator
Highly accomplished Chartered Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with a distinguished career in international construction, contract management, procurement, and dispute resolution. Proven expertise in forensic quantity surveying, expert witness testimony, and complex dispute avoidance, with submissions to tribunals, courts, arbitrations, and adjudications.
Core Expertise:
✔ Dispute Resolution & Expert Witness – Extensive experience in mediation (since 1988), adjudication, arbitration, and litigation. Regularly appointed as titular expert, providing testimony in senior courts and international disputes.
✔ Project & Contract Management – Led high-value projects globally, specializing in commercial dispute avoidance, risk mitigation, and strategic procurement.
✔ High-Net-Worth & Sensitive Cases – Skilled in managing high-stakes disputes for private clients and major stakeholders.
✔ Senior Leadership & Business Strategy – Former leader of professional firms, driving business development, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
Additional Credentials:
Drone Technology for Data Capture – Holds CAA Operational Authorisation (UK) and certifications for EU & USA commercial drone operations, blending technical innovation with construction expertise.
Summary:
A strategic thinker with a proven track record in resolving complex disputes and optimizing project delivery. Combines deep industry knowledge with a passion for cutting-edge technology in construction and beyond.