Director - Delay Expert

Maxim Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus structure

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

A leading consultancy seeks an experienced Delay Expert to join their Birmingham office. The role involves managing a team, delivering expert-level analysis, and developing a network for dispute work. Candidates should possess a strong work background in construction dispute resolution and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in delay, planning, and related construction fields.
• Experience as a Delay Expert with testimony experience.
• Proven ability to deliver delay planning services and develop claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of delay analysts across several cases.
• Provide specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients.
• Network and develop relationships with construction solicitors and industry contacts.

Skills

Management

Delay Analysis

Forensic Advice

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in a construction-related field

MCIArb or FCIArb qualifications

MSc in engineering or Construction Law and Disputes (LLM)

Tools

Primavera

Asta PowerProject

TILOS

CEMAR

Excel

Job description

A Delay Expert is required to join a large multidisciplinary consultancy in their prestigious, globally recognized Birmingham office.

You'll work alongside Who's Who Legal Experts, tackling high-profile domestic and international disputes, driving results in a range of disputes.

This role is ideal for ambitious leaders who thrive on delivering expert-level delay analysis and possess a proven track record of success.

Candidates for Director level construction dispute appointments will have a well-established network of legal professionals and will be able to leverage their network to develop and generate new dispute work for their employer.

The client’s brand and reputation help to consistently secure work on some of the largest and most high-profile projects and disputes in the UK and internationally.

You will manage a team of Delay Analysts on complex and concurrent projects and will be ready to grow your team, win work, and progress towards delay expert status.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Delay Director in the London office, you will:

• Manage a team of delay analysts across several cases.
• Work towards writing your own expert reports.
• Provide specialist delay and forensic advice to external clients.
• Support the provision of expert advice on all dispute resolution areas.
• Act as an appointed Expert on selected commissions.
• Utilize your experience of testifying to grow your reputation and secure further opportunities.
• Deliver expert delay and forensic planning services per client briefs.
• Network and develop relationships with construction solicitors and industry contacts.
• Analyze project performance, identifying root causes of distress.
• Develop strategies to recover performance of distressed projects or programs.
• Assess the strengths and weaknesses of claims and disputes, providing strategic advice.
• Stay updated on developments within your technical expertise.
• Manage stakeholder relationships effectively, including chairing meetings.
• Coach and train your delay analysis team for professional growth.
• Promote the consultancy’s services within the industry.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years in delay, planning, and related construction/engineering fields.
• Experience as a Delay Expert with testimony experience.
• Extensive experience managing programs and using planning software.
• Proficiency with Primavera, Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, Excel.
• Experience managing a team of delay analysts on multiple cases.
• Contributed to expert report sections and aiming to write your own reports.
• Provided delay and forensic advice to clients.
• Proven ability to deliver delay planning services and develop claims.
• Strong work-winning skills and industry contacts.
• Experience in recruiting and training staff.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in a construction-related field or equivalent qualification.
• MCIArb or FCIArb qualifications are advantageous.
• Desirable: MSc in engineering or Construction Law and Disputes (LLM).

Company Profile

Join a reputable global consultancy known for high-quality claims, disputes, and expert witness work, with a supportive office environment and career development opportunities.

Full client profile available for shortlisted candidates. All applications are confidential.

Additional Benefits

• Salary up to £150k (DOE)
• Competitive bonus structure
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Contact Nilam Modhwadia, our specialist consultant, at 0203 710 8098 (office hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Mon-Fri). Successful matches will receive a £500-£1000 reward.