Building Surveying / Architect Expert Witness

Ridge and Partners LLP; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking a Building Surveying / Architect Expert Witness. This role requires extensive experience in construction and the ability to work independently on technical disputes. The position offers flexibility in location and involves responsibilities such as defects inspections, report writing, and providing expert evidence in legal settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ professional experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in a related role, evidenced during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct defects inspections and expert report writing.
• Attend expert meetings and draft joint statements.
• Provide oral and written evidence in Court or tribunals.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor

Architect

Job description

Building Surveying / Architect Expert Witness

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What’s the Opportunity

Due to the success of the current team, we are looking to expand by recruiting an experienced Building Surveyor and/or Architect with a proven track record of practical experience in construction, particularly defects analysis.

This is an opportunity for someone wishing to work as part of an established specialist team on a range of technical disputes. Previous experience as an Expert Witness is preferred, enabling the candidate to handle instructions independently with support as needed. As part of the recruitment process, your relevant experience will be discussed during interviews, and we will require redacted examples of your report writing.

The role is flexible regarding location, with preferred bases in London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Bristol. Note that a minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in a similar role is required.

Who are we?

Ridge Expert Witness Advisory Services (EWAS) is a team of construction experts supporting solicitors in property litigation, including Building Surveying, Architectural, Fire, Structural, and Services experts.

Role Responsibilities

• Defects inspections and expert report writing (training provided)
• Desktop reviews of information
• Attending expert meetings and drafting joint statements
• Providing oral and written evidence in Court or tribunals, including cross-examination

Further details will be discussed during the interview.

Required Skills and Experience

Extensive experience in a related role, evidenced during the interview process.

• Chartered Building Surveyor, Builder, or Architect with a strong practical construction background
• Focused, confident decision-maker, aware of limits when information is insufficient
• Knowledge of current industry standards, regulations, and guidance
• Problem-solving skills to interpret technical information
• Ability to communicate complex matters clearly, both written and orally
• Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to learn from the team
• Flexible working attitude, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Willingness to travel regionally for site visits

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
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• Industry: Construction

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