Managing Director & Head of Delay Expert Services

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium global consulting firm in London seeks a Managing Director & Head of Delay Expert Services to lead their Delay division. The role involves managing a team of experts, providing testimony in high-value disputes, and developing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in forensic delay analysis and experience in business development. A degree and additional qualifications in Construction Law are preferred. Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delay analysis.
• Experience testifying in high-value disputes.
• Strong business development capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Delay Expert team in the UK.
• Provide expert witness testimony.
• Build relationships with clients.

Skills

Expert witness experience

Forensic delay analysis

Business development

Strong network of lawyers

Fluent in English

Education

Degree qualification

Qualifications in Construction Law

Job description

Overview

Managing Director & Head of Delay Expert Services, London. Permanent role. Negotiable salary & DOE plus bonus and benefits. Job posted 19/09/2025.

Lead and grow an established Delay construction disputes division of a premium global consulting firm. The consultancy offers premium expert advisory services for large-scale, high-value construction projects, with a hands-on approach to contract disputes, litigation support, arbitration, adjudication and mediation. The team comprises seasoned delay experts who resolve contractual issues and deliver practical solutions to mitigate risk and enhance project outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Play a pivotal role in the UK leadership team, leading the Delay Expert team.
• Lead a team of dispute resolution professionals including consultants and experienced experts.
• Provide expert witness testimony.
• Represent law firms, insurers and employers in high-value disputes and arbitrations worth multiple millions of pounds.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients.
• Support recruitment, training and development, and retention of staff.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience acting as an expert witness in delay
• A progressive career trajectory with a strong track record in forensic delay analysis
• Experience testifying
• Experience of cross-examination is highly desirable
• Ability to win own expert appointments
• Strong business development and work-winning capabilities
• Experience working on high-value projects and disputes
• Strong network of lawyers
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-qualified
• Ideally additional qualifications in Construction Law

Employing Company Overview and Profile

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence, and a full client overview provided before any CV is sent to the potential employer.

Nilam Modhwadia is the specialist consultant managing this position.

Contact: 0203 710 8098 (Office hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday).