Associate Director - Planning

Maxim Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Associate Director. You will support senior management, manage client assignments related to claims, and collaborate with experts on disputes. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in the construction industry, is proficient in project management tools, and possesses strong client-facing skills. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Basic Salary up to £110k (DOE)

Car allowance

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
• Experience acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness (desirable).
• Strong background in live planning & programming for contractors.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Managing Director and support senior management.
• Run assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects.
• Collaborate with Delay Analysts on disputed and time-related issues.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Delay analysis expertise

Proficiency in P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project

Client-facing skills

Understanding of NEC and JCT contracts

Education

Degree level qualification

Masters in Construction Law (desirable)

Job description

Project Details

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects.

You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role :

• Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues.
• Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them.
• Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
• Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss.
• Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues.
• Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients.
• Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals.
• Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes
• Business Development

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
• Experience acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness (desirable).
• Strong background in live planning & programming for contractors OR prior experience in delay analysis within a disputes consultancy.
• Proficiency in P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Client-facing, well-presented, and highly articulate.
• Experience in formal disputes (e.g. adjudication, arbitration, litigation)

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• Qualified to degree level
• A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable, but not essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This construction consultancy specializes in risk analysis, dispute resolution, expert witness services, and commercial management. With multiple offices across the UK, they have built a strong reputation and a growing client base.

The firm is led by a highly experienced senior management team, offering excellent guidance, professional development, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a respected disputes consultancy, apply now!

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Basic Salary up to £110k (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Hybrid working Opportunity