Managing Director - Quantum

Client of Maxim Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader to join their team as a Quantum Expert Witness. This demanding role combines leadership with expert witness work, focusing on contract disputes and arbitration in high-value construction projects. The successful candidate will leverage their strong industry network and communication skills to secure appointments and manage client relationships effectively. If you have a background in complex construction disputes and a passion for driving strategic growth, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a thriving global market.

Qualifications

• Expertise in construction claims and disputes with a focus on quantum.
• Proven track record in securing expert appointments and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Act as an independent expert witness in high-value disputes.
• Lead a team of dispute resolution professionals and drive business growth.

Skills

Quantum Expert Witness

Business Development

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Construction Claims

Education

Degree Qualified

Chartered Status

MSc in Construction Law or LLM

Job description

Project Details
The consultancy in question offers premium expert advisory services in quantum, delay, and project risk management for large-scale, high-value construction projects. With a hands-on approach, their team of specialists helps clients navigate challenges in contract disputes, litigation support, arbitration, and mediation.
Their team, composed of seasoned experts, specialist expert witnesses, recognised by Lexology, is experienced in resolving contractual issues and delivering practical solutions to mitigate risk and enhance project outcomes.
This demanding role blends leadership and business development with hands-on expert witness work, helping clients navigate contract disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation. If you are a visionary leader with expertise in construction claims and disputes, this role offers the opportunity to make a major impact and drive success across a thriving global market!

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Acting as an independent expert witness
2. Leading a team of dispute resolution professionals including consultants and experienced experts
3. Providing expert witness testimony
4. Representing main contractors, law firms, and employers in high-value disputes and arbitrations worth multiple millions of pounds
5. Drive strategic growth through business development and client relationship management
6. Take an active role in the recruitment, training, and development of high-performing staff to support business expansion

Desired Skills and Experience

1. Demonstrated experience as a Quantum Expert Witness, ideally with experience of testifying and cross-examination
2. Proven ability to secure expert appointments and build a pipeline of dispute work
3. Track record in leading teams and developing new business in the expert witness or consultancy space
4. Background in complex construction projects and large-scale disputes, ideally across international jurisdictions
5. Strong industry network and book of contacts
6. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

1. Degree Qualified
2. Ideally Chartered
3. MSc in Construction Law or LLM qualification achieved or working towards highly preferred