Associate Director - Expert Witness Services

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in expert services in London is seeking an Associate Director to provide high-level expert advice in arbitration and complex claims management across various sectors. Candidates should possess a relevant construction degree and strong program management experience. This role offers the chance to work on international projects, with opportunities for promotion and generous bonuses for high performers.

Benefits

Progression scheme with unlimited potential

Flexible promotion opportunities

Generous performance bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the field as an appointed Expert.
• Ability to deliver expert claims services aligned with client briefs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expert advice to external clients.
• Support various alternative dispute resolution areas.
• Coach junior staff in specialized topics.
• Write detailed Expert Reports.

Skills

Strong on-site experience

Experience in claims management and dispute resolution

Programme management skills

Ability to speak second languages

Education

Relevant construction degree

Qualifications in construction law

Job description

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Associate Director - Expert Witness Services, London

Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

You will be given the opportunity to take the lead Expert role in an Arbitration at an early stage, providing a 1st class service to major clients in a range of sectors. Typically these will be high value and complex both in the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provision of specialist expert advice to external clients
• Support the provision of specialist expert advice on all alternative dispute resolution subject areas
• Act as an appointed Expert on selected commissions if you show the ability to do so
• Deliver expert claims services in line with client briefs
• Coaching and training on specialist areas to junior members of staff
• Write Expert Reports

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong on-site experience is key
• Experience of programme management on major projects
• Experience in providing claims management and dispute resolution services is essential
• Ability to speak second languages as well as fluent English is a benefit though not essential

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Relevant construction degree or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Qualifications in construction law

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will join a top-end specialist professional consultancy that provides expert advice in Delay Analysis, Claims and Disputes, Forensic Planning, capital investment programme management, construction project management, and construction costs management in the UK and overseas. This is a great opportunity for individuals who want to work on international projects, as a large proportion of their work is on major projects overseas, completed from a London office, with site visits overseas when required (short duration and not regular).

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

The company offers incentives like no other, including a progression scheme with unlimited potential for high performers. They have the flexibility to promote faster than once a year and offer a generous bonus for high performers.