Managing Consultant-Quantum

HKA; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Supportive growth culture

Job summary

HKA, a leading global consultancy based in Sandton, South Africa, is seeking a Managing Consultant. This role involves delivering high-quality commissions, ensuring technical quality, and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in engineering or construction, a relevant technical qualification, and strong problem-solving skills. Join HKA to enhance your expertise while working on impactful projects within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within engineering or construction.
• Experience in supporting or managing client commissions (preferred).
• Expertise in specific technical discipline (scheduling, cost analysis).

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical outputs ensuring quality and commercial performance.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Support in business development initiatives.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Collaborative work

Education

Technical qualification (degree or equivalent)

Relevant postgraduate technical qualification (preferred)

Job description

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world‑leading multi‑disciplinary expertise and experience. We deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

At HKA, You Can Expect

• A collaborative environment where you will take ownership of delivering high‑quality commissions while strengthening client relationships and supporting commercial success.
• The opportunity to develop your technical expertise and professional profile while contributing directly to high‑impact work across a range of projects.
• A culture that empowers you to grow, encourages continuous learning and supports you in shaping the next stage of your consulting career.
• The chance to work with talented colleagues, share knowledge and play an active role in building high‑performing project teams.
• A role where your contribution matters to clients, to colleagues and to the continued success of HKA’s services.

The Opportunity

As a Managing Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering all or part of a commission, ensuring technical quality, commercial performance and strong client satisfaction throughout. Working closely with senior team members, you will contribute to the success of each engagement while building trusted client relationships and strengthening HKA’s presence in the market.

You will play a key role in our delivery by:

• Producing high‑quality technical outputs within defined areas of specialism, ensuring accuracy, clarity and professional excellence.
• Executing commission management responsibilities, aligning with HKA standards and supporting commercial, quality and client outcomes.
• Owning your professional development, seeking opportunities to expand your technical and consulting capability.
• Building positive and credible relationships with clients, acting as a reliable point of contact and contributing to long‑term trust.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including involvement in bids and proposals, representing HKA at networking events and acting as a brand ambassador through the quality of your work and engagement.
• Understanding and managing project risks, demonstrating awareness of commercial considerations and applying sound judgement.
• Assisting experts in the formulation and testing of opinions within defined specialist areas (where applicable).

Skills & Experience

• A relevant technical qualification (degree or equivalent), or a certificate of higher education.
• A relevant postgraduate technical qualification (preferred).
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the engineering and construction industry or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting or managing client commissions (preferred).
• Expertise in a specific technical discipline—such as scheduling, cost analysis, contract administration or a defined subject‑matter specialism.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (desired).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A responsible, professional approach and strong stakeholder‑management capability.

Why HKA

Joining HKA means becoming part of a global consultancy where your development is supported, your expertise is recognised and your contribution genuinely matters. You’ll work alongside talented professionals, deliver meaningful work for clients and have the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, ambitious and collaborative environment. If you’re driven to develop your technical strengths while making an impact on high‑profile projects, we’d love to hear from you.

ED&I At HKA

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.