Full Name
Steven Beaumont
Job Title
Regional Head, Asia
Company
Rimkus
Speaker Bio
Steven Beaumont is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor and internationally recognised expert in construction claims and dispute resolution, with over three decades of experience across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa on a variety of heavy civil engineering, infrastructure, oil and gas, and hydroelectric projects.
Steven’s expertise spans quantum analysis, delay and disruption claims, and the strategic management of disputes under FIDIC, NEC, EPC, and bespoke contracts. His career has been defined by his ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and lead high-value claims, ranging from US$10m to US$300m, on projects up to US$17bn in value.
Steven emphasises the use of mediation and negotiation to steer parties away from costly arbitration and litigation. His work often involves close collaboration with legal teams, yet his focus remains on proactive contract administration and early identification of risk to mitigate disputes.
Steven has delivered lectures and seminars on claims management and ADR throughout the GCC and Asia and served as a visiting lecturer at Sungkyunkwan University School of Law in South Korea. His presentations offer a practical, real-world perspective on how ADR can be effectively integrated into project delivery and commercial strategy.
Steven holds an MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and a BSc in Quantity Surveying. He holds memberships to several professional bodies.
Steven’s expertise spans quantum analysis, delay and disruption claims, and the strategic management of disputes under FIDIC, NEC, EPC, and bespoke contracts. His career has been defined by his ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and lead high-value claims, ranging from US$10m to US$300m, on projects up to US$17bn in value.
Steven emphasises the use of mediation and negotiation to steer parties away from costly arbitration and litigation. His work often involves close collaboration with legal teams, yet his focus remains on proactive contract administration and early identification of risk to mitigate disputes.
Steven has delivered lectures and seminars on claims management and ADR throughout the GCC and Asia and served as a visiting lecturer at Sungkyunkwan University School of Law in South Korea. His presentations offer a practical, real-world perspective on how ADR can be effectively integrated into project delivery and commercial strategy.
Steven holds an MSc in Construction Law and Dispute Resolution and a BSc in Quantity Surveying. He holds memberships to several professional bodies.
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