Managing Director - Planning & Delay

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

Job summary

A prominent consultancy is seeking a Managing Director with extensive experience in planning and delay analysis. This role involves significant forensic analysis, team management, and direct client engagement on high-profile domestic and international projects. Candidates should possess strong report writing abilities and proven leadership skills, along with ambition to help propel the company's growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a construction project planner with disputes experience.
• Experience as an expert witness.
• Exceptional report writing and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic analysis for alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Manage and develop the planning and delay team.
• Write reports for negotiations and dispute resolutions.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Report writing

Leadership

Client-facing

Education

Degree in construction-related field

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: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

Job Description:

The client specializes in the construction and engineering industry, offering diverse project exposure both domestically and internationally.

This Managing Director role is suitable for experienced Directors with significant forensic delay analysis expertise on live projects and experience acting as an Expert Witness.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
• Provide clear and impartial evidence for tribunals.
• Manage and develop the planning and delay team.
• Oversee contractual obligations from procurement to final account.
• Determine schedules, monitor programmes, and assess risks.
• Write reports for negotiations and dispute resolution procedures, including adjudication, mediation, and litigation.
• Provide accurate assessments of project progress.
• Assist in business development and client acquisition.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Over 10 years of experience as a construction project planner with disputes consultancy background.
• Experience as an expert witness.
• Ability to bring projects/clients into the business.
• Proficiency in producing and interpreting project programmes and schedules.
• Exceptional report writing skills.
• Comfortable in client-facing roles.
• Leadership and management experience.
• Ambitious with a desire to contribute to the company's growth.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

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

Company Overview

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 global consultancy offering planning, quantity surveying, dispute resolution, and advisory services, including work related to adjudication and mediation.

The company emphasizes ambition, self-development, ongoing training, and career growth.

Additional Benefits

Information on benefits and incentives is available upon request.