Managing Director - Planning & Delay

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Managing Director for Planning & Delay in London. This role requires significant experience in forensic delay analysis and expert witness testimony. You will lead a team, manage contractual obligations, and provide impartial evidence for tribunals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project planning and a proven ability to generate business. Join a reputable consultancy that values ambition, offering excellent career growth opportunities and a chance to work on diverse international projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction project planning.
• Experience in claims and disputes consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution.
• Manage and develop the planning and delay team.

Skills

Forensic delay analysis

Expert witness experience

Project planning

Report writing

Client-facing skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in construction-related field

Membership in professional body (CIOB or CIArb)

Relevant MSc in engineering or Construction Law

Job description

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Managing Director - Planning & Delay, London

Client: Maxim Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Logistics

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 433120fe8e13

Job Views: 7

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

The client operates across all sectors of the construction and engineering industry, offering diverse project exposure on domestic and international projects.

This Managing Director role is suited for current Directors with significant forensic delay analysis experience on live projects/contracts and experience acting as an Expert Witness.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Provide clear and impartial evidence for tribunals (ADR)
• Manage and develop the planning and delay team
• Control, manage, and report contractual obligations from procurement to final account
• Determine schedules, monitor programmes, and assess risks
• Write reports for negotiations and formal dispute resolution procedures, including adjudication, mediation, and litigation
• Provide accurate assessments of progress
• Participate in business development to generate work and clients

Desired Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of experience as a construction project planner, with formal disputes experience in a claims and disputes consultancy
• Experience testifying as an expert witness
• Ability to bring projects/clients into the business
• Proficiency in producing and interpreting programmes and schedules for live projects
• Exceptional report writing skills
• Comfortable in a client-facing role
• Leadership and management experience
• Ambitious individual aligned with the company's core values and growth plans

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in a construction-related field or equivalent qualification
• Membership in a professional body such as CIOB or CIArb (advantageous)
• Relevant MSc in engineering or Construction Law and Disputes (advantageous)

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment collaborates with construction dispute organizations worldwide, including the UK, Middle East, Hong Kong, Asia, Canada, and beyond.

The hiring company is a reputable consultancy with global offices, offering planning, quantity surveying, dispute resolution, and advisory services, including work related to adjudication and mediation.

They value ambitious candidates who invest in self-development through regular appraisals, training, and career growth opportunities.