Overview:
Our client is a global advisory firm with a rapidly expanding UK & EMEA Construction, Disputes & Investigations practice.
They are now seeking a Technical Director / Managing Director (Mechanical) to strengthen their engineering expert capability across complex construction and infrastructure disputes. This is a delivery-led leadership role. The focus is on providing tier-1 mechanical engineering expertise, ensuring exceptional client support, and strengthening long-term relationships across legal and corporate stakeholders.
The environment is ambitious, commercially intelligent, and collaborative.
The Opportunity:
You will lead or support high-value mandates involving mechanical systems, building services failures, design negligence, performance deficiencies, and regulatory non-compliance.
The role includes:
- Acting as lead or assistant expert in formal dispute resolution
- Preparing independent expert reports for litigation and arbitration
- Conducting forensic investigation into MEP systems, plant, and installations
- Advising legal teams and insurers on causation, liability, and remediation
- Supporting multidisciplinary collaboration across quantum, delay, and technical disciplines
- Contributing to platform growth through quality delivery and reputation
This is a strategic opportunity to anchor mechanical expertise within a premium disputes practice.
Your Responsibilities:
- Lead forensic investigations into mechanical and building services failures
- Prepare compliant expert reports
- Analyse design documentation, specifications, commissioning records, and site evidence
- Provide strategic advice on liability and remedial solutions
- Mentor engineers and consultants within the mechanical discipline
- Support structured knowledge development and technical excellence initiatives
Your Profile:
- Chartered Mechanical Engineer (CEng, IMechE or equivalent)
- 12-15+ years’ experience in complex building services or infrastructure environments
- Experience in expert witness, forensic engineering, or dispute support desirable
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, HVAC, plant design, and compliance
- Clear communicator with experience advising legal and insurance stakeholders
- Collaborative mindset and high professional integrity
Why Consider This Move?
- Senior technical leadership role in a high-growth disputes platform
- Tier-1 ambition without short-term PE pressure
- Complex, high-profile international mandates
- Influence over technical standards and discipline growth
- Long-term platform development opportunity
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Technical Director/Managing Director, Mechanical in City of London employer: Anzurra
Anzurra is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the field of mechanical engineering. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to unparalleled professional development opportunities while working alongside industry leaders in a supportive environment. Located in a vibrant area, the firm not only values your contributions but also fosters meaningful relationships with clients and stakeholders, making it a rewarding place to advance your career.
