Managing Director - Delay

Maxim Recruitment; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 250.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maxim Recruitment is seeking a Managing Director based in Sydney to lead the APAC region for a premium consulting division renowned in construction disputes, quantum, and project risk management.

You will blend strategic leadership with hands‑on expert witness work, driving growth across international markets, securing expert appointments, mentoring staff, and expanding the client base for high‑value disputes.

Formación

• Extensive leadership and business development experience in construction disputes.
• Proven track record securing expert appointments and leading teams.
• Experience handling large-scale international disputes and cross‑jurisdictional work.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and develop a high-performing dispute resolution team.
• Provide expert witness testimony and manage complex claims.
• Drive strategy and growth through client relationships and BD initiatives.
• Oversee recruitment, training and staff development to support expansion.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Business Development

Expert Witness

Dispute Resolution

Client Relationship Management

Team Management

English Communication

Educación

MSc in Construction Law or LLM

Chartered

Degree Qualified

Descripción del empleo

An exciting opportunity for a Managing Director, based in Sydney, Australia to lead and grow the APAC region of a globally-renowned expert construction disputes division of a highly-reputable, premium consulting firm.

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’re 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

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

Desired Skills and Experience

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

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

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

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This internationally recognised consultancy is a market leader in the provision of expert witness services in the construction and engineering sectors. With an elite team of experts in quantum, delay, and technical disciplines, they advise on high‑profile disputes across the globe.

All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality. A full client overview will be shared with shortlisted candidates prior to any submission.