Construction Dispute Specialist Lead

3 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Maxim Recruitment Full time

Maxim Recruitment is partnering with a leading blue chip national and international construction claims and construction industry dispute consultancy to find an experienced Expert Witness Leader.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing expert assignments, generating work through their network of lawyers and solicitors, writing the final draft of the expert report, and testifying in formal dispute proceedings.

This position is ideal for someone with a strong background in construction disputes and experience in leading teams. The company offers a lucrative performance-related bonus and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing expert assignments for adjudication, arbitration, and litigation
  • Generating work through your network of lawyers and solicitors
  • Writing the final draft of the expert report
  • Testifying and being cross-examined based on your evidence in formal dispute proceedings
  • Developing junior members of the team
  • Giving detailed and expert advice to clients on disputes related matters

Requirements:

  • A Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or Cost Management degree or similar equivalent
  • MSc Construction Law or similar postgraduate construction law qualification essential
  • Previous experience as the lead expert in formal arbitration or litigation proceedings
  • A strong network of lawyers and solicitors in the UK and potentially overseas
  • Demonstrable experience of writing expert reports for disputes
  • Ability to manage small teams of internal and external staff effectively

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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