Associate Director

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to join a well-established team of construction experts delivering services in Expert Witness and Project Recovery across major construction and infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to two key service lines:

• Expert Witness Services: Supporting delay experts in preparing detailed delay analysis reports for adjudication, litigation, and other forms of dispute resolution.
• Project Recovery Services: Assisting commercial and contract specialists in providing strategic advice to clients managing distressed projects and major programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed forensic analysis of construction projects to assess delay and causation.
• Support and/or lead the preparation of expert witness reports used in formal dispute resolution proceedings.
• Engage with clients, legal advisors, and stakeholders to develop and articulate strong claims or defences in time-related disputes.
• Assist with developing commercial recovery strategies that align with client objectives.
• Analyse project performance to identify root causes of issues and provide actionable insights.
• Review and assess contemporaneous project records and contractual documentation to support claims or dispute resolution strategies.
• Guide and mentor junior team members, providing quality oversight and technical direction.
• Represent the service line in client meetings, industry forums, and internal leadership initiatives.

This position also provides a clear pathway for individuals looking to establish themselves as a recognised expert, supported by a dedicated mentoring programme and close links to senior leadership.

About You

• Analytical and detail-oriented with a forensic mindset.
• Knowledgeable in construction industry practices and procedures, including relevant forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT, FIDIC).
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, adapting to different working styles.
• Transparent in your communication and committed to delivering work of the highest standard.
• Ambitious and driven, with an interest in growing your profile within the dispute resolution and recovery space.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in construction and/or engineering.
• Degree-qualified in a construction-related discipline (and/or law).
• Proven experience in delay analysis and/or dispute resolution, ideally including exposure to expert witness work.
• Track record of successfully leading or supporting claims and dispute resolution processes, both upstream and downstream.
• Ability to lead development of contract and commercial strategies on distressed projects or programmes.
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement at all levels, including chairing high-level meetings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues into clear, client-facing documentation.

Additional Information

• While most work is UK-based, occasional international assignments may arise.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported, with an expectation of some time spent in a local office to maintain team cohesion.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting, Analyst, and Project Management

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services and Construction