Managing Director & Head of Delay Expert Services

Managing Director & Head of Delay Expert Services

Ref

MAX10420

Consultant

Nilam Modhwadia

Region

London

Location

London

Negotiable & DOE plus Bonus and Benefits Package

Job Posted

07/04/2025

Type

Permanent

Status

Live: Interviewing now

An exciting opportunity for a Managing Director, based in London to lead and grow an established Delay construction disputes division of a highly-reputable, premium global consulting firm.

The consultancy in question offers premium expert advisory services in for large-scale, high-value construction projects. With a hands-on approach, their team of specialists helps clients navigate challenges in contract disputes, litigation support, arbitration, adjudication and mediation. Their team, composed of seasoned WWL experts, is experienced in resolving contractual issues and delivering practical solutions to mitigate risk and enhance project outcomes.

This exciting opportunity blends leadership with hands-on expert witness work, helping clients navigate contract disputes, litigation, arbitration, adjudication and mediation. If you're a visionary leader with expertise in construction claims and disputes, this role offers the opportunity to make a major impact and drive success across a thriving global market!

Responsibilities and Duties

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

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience acting as an expert witness in delay
• A progressive career trajectory, demonstrating excellence and 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
• Suitable candidates will have a strong network of lawyers
• Fluent in English (both spoken and written)

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree Qualified
• Ideally additional qualifications in Construction Law

Employing Company Overview and Profile

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