Managing Director - Delay

North-Gate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in dispute resolution is seeking a Managing Director specializing in Delay Analysis. This role involves working on high-profile disputes, mentoring a team, and contributing to business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, experience as a Delay Analyst or Expert Witness, and excellent communication skills. This is an exceptional opportunity within a top-tier firm committed to its employees.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record as a Lead assistant Delay Analyst or Expert Witness.
• 3+ years experience in professional services or consulting.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on major building and energy disputes.
• Develop and mentor a team of Delay Analysts.
• Write expert witness reports.

Skills

Delay analysis

Project management

Report writing

Client relationship management

Business development

Education

Degree in engineering/construction or project management

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Managing Director - Delay Analysis

London, UK

We are currently assisting a multi-disciplinary expert witness and dispute resolution consultancy as it looks to strengthen in delay analysis. The business, privately owned, boutique in nature with offices in London and Dubai, ideally requires someone experienced as a delay analyst who has supported experts in arbitration, and ideally acted as an expert witness themselves. This person will be used to advising on retrospective planning issues, EOT related disputes and arbitrations; more than likely this individual will already be established as an expert witness or high level advisor. This is a top tier firm in respect its quality and people but also its culture, its commitment to its own staff and the development of its work environment. Highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of the London expert team on major building, infrastructure and energy disputes and arbitrations.
• Aiding in the development and leadership of an excellent team of Delay Analysts and Experts. Mentoring of junior staff.
• Working on behalf of law firms on high value £multi-million disputes.
• Writing expert witness reports and with the support of the company, working towards building your experience as one of the company's lead experts.
• Working with legal counsel in arbitration and dispute resolution proceedings.
• Contributing to business development, marketing the company's core services, values and capabilities and develop strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in engineering/Construction or project management or relevant subject, preferably chartered with additional Legal qualifications sometimes desirable.
• A career demonstrating progression and a high level of technical aptitude.
• Demonstrable track record of working as a Lead assistant Delay Analyst and / or Expert Witness on delay related disputes.
• Experience of contentious issues, the legal / court process.
• Comfort working closely with high profile construction lawyers, contractors or clients.
• Knowledge of relevant programming software, ideally Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Background likely to have been at a senior or management level within a dispute resolution consultancy in the building, infrastructure, oil & gas or power sector.
• Ideally 3 years + experience in professional services or consulting.
• Excellent written report writing skills, presenting and verbal communication skills.
• Ideally you will have been cross examined, though this is not essential.
• Client and quality focussed, happy to lead with business development and develop both a company and individual client base with the team.

All applications treated strictly confidential. This is an exceptional opportunity in a growing expert witness consultancy. If of further interest, or you need more information please contact Barry Haylett at our London office.

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