Director - Project Advisory and Recovery

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the UK is seeking a Director specializing in Recovery within the construction sector. This role involves managing Project Advisory services, leading teams, and ensuring successful project delivery across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction industry, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in project recovery and client relationship management. The company offers excellent career prospects and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Health, medical, and life insurance

Personal accident cover

Qualifications

• Approximately 15 years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience.
• Proven leadership in managing professional teams and delivering successful projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage Project Advisory services for leading clients.
• Analyze capital projects for compliance with stakeholder management.
• Develop recovery and resolution strategies to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Client Relationship Development

Report Writing

Business Opportunity Identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying

Master’s degree in construction law

Tools

NEC

JCT

FIDIC

Job description

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Director - Project Advisory and Recovery, London

Client: Maxim Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 557fead08eca

Job Views: 3

Posted: 14.05.2025

Expiry Date: 28.06.2025

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Director specialising in Recovery within the construction sector to join a large multidisciplinary consultancy. The role involves providing and leading Project Advisory services related to planning, delivery, review, and turnaround of complex projects and programmes across various sectors including retail, residential, O&G, energy, manufacturing, and public infrastructure.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage Project Advisory services for leading clients, overseeing planning, delivery, review, and turnaround of complex projects.
• Supervise multi-sector advisory teams in developing, implementing, and recovering large-scale projects, including roles of Consultants, Contractors, and Clients.
• Analyze capital projects for compliance with stakeholder management of time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Identify risks in large-scale projects and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Advise on governance, contract structures, and analyze progress at key milestones, providing detailed status reports to stakeholders.
• Review and advise on contractual issues and dispute resolution strategies.
• Apply analytical skills to construction claims and project distress issues, delivering high-standard consultancy advice.
• Develop recovery and resolution strategies to ensure project success.
• Promote the Contract Services offered by the firm within the industry.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Approximately 15 years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience.
• Proven leadership in managing professional teams and delivering successful projects.
• Experience analyzing cost and schedule progress for project recovery and review.
• Expertise in client relationship development and organizational success.
• Good knowledge of contracts such as NEC, JCT, and FIDIC.
• Experience leading claims processes and dispute resolution negotiations.
• Strong report writing skills with demonstrable evidence.
• Ability to identify new business opportunities.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or related construction field.
• Master’s degree in construction law or similar specialization is highly desirable.
• Ideally MRICS, MInstCES, or working towards Chartership (not essential).

Company Overview

The hiring company is one of the largest UK-based consultancies, offering a range of advisory services related to claims, disputes, adjudications, and expert witness work. They provide excellent career prospects with support for professional development and higher qualifications.

Additional Benefits

• Salary: £100k+ (DOE)
• Car allowance
• 33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
• Pension scheme with employer contributions up to 5%
• Health, medical, and life insurance
• Personal accident cover