Managing Director - Delay

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium consulting firm in the City of London seeks a Managing Director to lead and develop their expert advisory services in construction disputes. This role combines leadership, expert witness work, and business development, requiring substantial experience in managing high-value disputes and a strong network within the construction industry. Ideal candidates will possess advanced qualifications in construction law and a proven track record in leading teams and securing expert appointments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Delay Expert Witness with cross-examination experience.
• Proven ability in business development and securing dispute work.
• Background in complex construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Acting as an independent expert witness.
• Leading a team of dispute resolution professionals.
• Driving strategic growth through business development.

Skills

Expert appointment securing

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Network in construction disputes

Education

Degree Qualified

Chartered Status (preferred)

MSc in Construction Law or LLM qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Managing Director, based in London to join a globally-renowned expert construction disputes division of a highly-reputable, premium consulting firm.

The consultancy in question offers premium expert advisory services in quantum, delay, and project risk management for large-scale, high-value construction projects. With a hands-on approach, their team of specialists helps clients navigate challenges in contract disputes, litigation support, arbitration, and mediation.

Their team, composed of seasoned experts, specialist expert witnesses, recognised by Lexology, is experienced in resolving contractual issues and delivering practical solutions to mitigate risk and enhance project outcomes.

This demanding role blends leadership and business development with hands-on expert witness work, helping clients navigate contract disputes, litigation, arbitration, and mediation. If you’re a visionary leader with expertise in construction claims and disputes, this role offers the opportunity to make a major impact and drive success across a thriving global market!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Acting as an independent expert witness
• Leading a team of dispute resolution professionals including consultants and experienced experts
• Providing expert witness testimony
• Representing main contractors, law firms, and employers in high-value disputes and arbitrations worth multiple millions of pounds
• Driving strategic growth through business development and client relationship management
• Taking an active role in the recruitment, training, and development of high-performing staff to support business expansion

Desired Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a Delay Expert Witness, ideally with experience of testifying and cross-examination
• Proven ability to secure expert appointments and build a pipeline of dispute work
• Track record in leading teams and developing new business in the expert witness or consultancy space
• Background in complex construction projects and large-scale disputes, ideally across international jurisdictions
• Strong industry network and book of contacts
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree Qualified
• Ideally Chartered
• MSc in Construction Law or LLM qualification achieved or working towards highly preferred

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This internationally recognised consultancy is a market leader in the provision of expert witness services in the construction and engineering sectors. With an elite team of experts in quantum, delay, and technical disciplines, they advise on high-profile disputes across the globe

All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality. A full client overview will be shared with shortlisted candidates prior to any submission

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

For more information, please contact Nilam Modhwadia on 0203 710 8098 (Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates