Managing Consultant - Expert Witness Services

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Managing Consultant to join its Expert Witness Services team in London. This role involves working on high-value international projects, providing expert advice in dispute resolution and project management, while leading junior staff and delivering quality client service. An attractive benefits package, including performance bonuses and flexible promotions, adds to this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Performance-based progression scheme

Flexible promotion opportunities

Generous bonus scheme for high performers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction or equivalent is preferred.
• Experience in programme management on complex projects is essential.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist expert advice to clients.
• Support dispute resolution areas and assist experts.
• Write Expert Reports and coach junior staff.

Skills

Claims management

Dispute resolution

Programme management

Bilingual English

Education

Relevant construction degree

Qualifications in construction law

Job description

Managing Consultant - Expert Witness Services

Ref

MAX7610

Consultant

Region

London

Location

London

Job Posted

13/03/2023

Type

Permanent

Status

Live: Interviewing now

An excellent opportunity for a Managing Consultant has arisen to join the Forensic Planning division of a leading specialist consultancy that provides expert advice in Delay Analysis, Claims and Disputes, Forensic Planning, capital investment programme management, construction project management, and construction costs management in the UK and overseas. This role offers exposure to both national and international projects, with a significant focus on overseas major projects, based from a London office.

You will play an integral role in supporting the delivery of Expert Witness services to key clients, providing first-class service across various sectors. These projects are typically high-value and complex, both in the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provision of specialist expert advice to external clients
• Supporting the provision of expert advice on all dispute resolution areas
• Assisting appointed Experts on selected commissions
• Delivering expert claims services in line with client briefs
• Providing coaching and training on specialist areas to junior staff
• Writing Expert Reports to support the Lead Expert

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong on-site experience is essential
• Experience in programme management on major projects
• Claims management and dispute resolution experience is preferred but not essential
• Ability to speak additional languages alongside fluent English is a plus

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A relevant construction degree or equivalent is strongly preferred
• Qualifications in construction law are advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

You will join a top-tier specialist consultancy offering expert advice in Delay Analysis, Claims and Disputes, Forensic Planning, and construction project management in the UK and abroad. The role involves working on international projects, primarily from a London base, with occasional overseas site visits (short duration, infrequent).

Additional Benefits and Incentives

The company provides an attractive benefits package, including a performance-based progression scheme with no upper limit, flexible promotion opportunities, and a generous bonus scheme for high performers.

Steve Thomas is our dedicated consultant managing this position.

Contact: 07441 343 671
(Office hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday)

Locations: London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK

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