£250k – 300k (DOE) plus Bonus and Benefits Package

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a Senior Managing Director, based in London, to lead and grow an established Delay Construction Disputes division within a highly respected global consulting firm.

This position can be completed anywhere in the UK, however regular travel to the London office must be expected. The consultancy offers top-tier expert advisory services for large-scale, high-value construction projects. With a proactive, hands-on approach, their team of specialists assists clients in navigating complex challenges, including contract disputes, litigation support, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation.

This role combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on expert witness work, supporting clients across a wide spectrum of construction-related disputes. If you’re a visionary leader with deep expertise in construction claims and dispute resolution, this position provides an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact and drive success in a dynamic global market.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take a central leadership role within the UK leadership team, overseeing the Delay Expert team.
• Lead and manage a diverse team of dispute resolution professionals, including consultants and experienced experts.
• Provide expert witness testimony in high-profile cases.
• Represent law firms, insurers, and employers in high-value disputes and arbitrations, involving multi-million-pound claims.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, development, and retention of top-tier staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience as an expert witness in delay analysis.
• Proven career progression, showcasing excellence and a robust track record in forensic delay analysis.
• Strong experience providing testimony in dispute resolution proceedings.
• Experience with cross-examination is highly desirable.
• Ability to independently secure expert appointments.
• Proven business development acumen, with a history of winning new work.
• Experience handling high-value projects and disputes.
• A well-established network of law firms and legal partners.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-qualified, ideally with additional qualifications in Construction Law.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.