Head of Technical Expert Services

Maxim Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist claims consultancy in the UK is seeking a remote Technical Expert to lead on major disputes and deliver expert witness reports. Candidates should have a background in Architecture or Engineering and proven experience in securing expert witness appointments. This role offers flexible working, along with benefits including an annual bonus, pension, and private health care.

Benefits

Annual Discretionary Bonus

Flexible working opportunity

Sponsorship for further qualifications

Pension

Private Health Care

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Background in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or MEP.
• Previous appointment(s) in an expert witness capacity.
• Testifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead Technical Expert on major disputes.
• Draft and deliver expert witness reports.
• Drive business development initiatives.

Skills

Experience acting as a Technical Expert

Proven expertise in drafting high-quality expert reports

Strong ability to build, develop, and sustain client relationships

Education

Chartered in a relevant institution

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for a Technical Expert to join an expanding specialist claims and disputes consultancy.

The successful applicant will have an established book of business with experience and appetite for building an admired multidisciplinary technical expert team.

This is a remote position, and the Technical Expert can be based anywhere in the UK.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Serve as the lead Technical Expert on major disputes.
• Draft and deliver expert witness reports.
• Contribute actively to Senior Leadership Meetings.
• Drive business development initiatives, promoting the consultancy’s brand, services, and values to prospective clients and employees.
• Lead staff training, mentoring, and professional development.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience acting as a Technical Expert.
• Background in Architecture, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering or MEP
• Proven expertise in drafting high-quality expert reports.
• Previous appointment(s) in an expert witness capacity.
• Broad experience across diverse markets, construction and engineering projects.
• Experienced in securing expert witness appointments.
• Testifying experience
• Experience and appetite for building an admired multidisciplinary technical expert team.
• Strong ability to build, develop, and sustain client relationships.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Ideally Chartered in a relevant institution

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a specialist consultancy focused on construction claims and disputes, with headquarters in London and plans to open up new regional offices. They are a well-established and growing business, known for their highly experienced team of professionals — including accredited mediators, qualified adjudicators, and practicing expert witnesses.

With a strong reputation and extensive network within the legal sector, the consultancy is frequently engaged by lawyers and solicitors representing both domestic and international construction firms to provide expert advice and support on complex and contentious projects.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

+ Annual Discretionary Bonus
+ Flexible working opportunity
+ Sponsorship for further qualifications
+ Pension
+ Private Health Care
+ Life Assurance

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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