Managing Director - Delay & Quantum Expert

X4 Engineering; London; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction dispute resolution seeks a Managing Director/Senior Managing Director to lead their advisory team. The role involves extensive forensic analysis of project delays and quantum evaluations, requiring a proven track record and leadership in driving a consultancy practice. Applicants need a transferable book of business and must have relevant degrees along with industry qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence major claims management globally.

Benefits

Generous profit sharing and bonuses

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid vacation and personal leave

Professional development opportunities

Industry-leading technology access

Potential equity offered in the firm

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in forensic delay analysis and construction claims.
• Proficiency in forensic scheduling software like Primavera P6 and MS Project.
• Proven track record of expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team specializing in forensic delay analysis and quantum assessment.
• Analyze project delays, determining causation and evaluating quantum claims.
• Prepare expert reports and provide testimony in adjudication and arbitration.

Skills

Forensic Delay Analysis

Quantum Evaluation

Construction Claims

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Construction Law

Architecture

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

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Location: London (Remote/Hybrid)

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a driven Managing Director/Senior Managing Director to lead our construction delay and quantum advisory team. This role is ideal for an expert specializing in forensic scheduling, quantum assessments, and financial claims arising from project delays. You will oversee complex investigations into construction delays, determine causation and responsibility, and evaluate the financial impact on projects. Your expertise will be critical in supporting dispute resolution, providing expert testimony, and advising clients on strategic claims management. Please note: we will not consider applicants without a transferable book of business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of specialists in forensic delay analysis and quantum assessment.
• Analyze project delays, identifying causation, liability, and contractual implications.
• Evaluate quantum claims, calculating financial losses from delays, disruption, and contract variations.
• Prepare expert reports and provide testimony in adjudication, arbitration, and litigation.
• Collaborate with clients, legal teams, and contractors on construction claims and dispute resolution strategies.
• Strengthen business development, expanding the firm’s expertise in delay and quantum-related dispute services.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Law, Architecture or related field.
• Extensive experience in forensic delay analysis, quantum evaluation, and construction claims.
• Proficiency in forensic scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project).
• Deep understanding of construction contracts (FIDIC, JCT, NEC, etc.) and delay-related claim mechanisms.
• Proven track record of expert witness testimony in dispute proceedings.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to grow a consultancy practice in delay and quantum analysis.
• Industry qualifications such as MRICS, MCIArb, CIArb, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum $1 Million Book of Business (Rev Gen) of own origination (the more the better).

Why Apply:

• Lead a team of renowned delay and quantum experts working on high-profile disputes.
• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to influence major construction claims globally.
• A collaborative environment with top-tier professionals in forensic analysis and dispute resolution.
• Build and grow your own team of experts, with a key say in decision making.
• Competitive base salary with generous profit sharing and bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• Professional development and leadership training opportunities
• Access to industry-leading technology and resources for forensic scheduling and dispute resolution
• Potential Equity offered in the firm

This is an opportunity to build and navigate a high-impact team within a globally recognised firm. Apply now or contact me to have a confidential chat!

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Engineering, and Consulting

• Industries

  Construction, Business Consulting and Services, and Civil Engineering

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