Associate Director - Delay Analysis in London

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. As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, 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.

At HKA, You Can Expect

• A leadership opportunity where you will shape the delivery of high-impact commissions and play a pivotal role in strengthening our client relationships and service offering.
• A genuinely collaborative culture where you will guide, mentor and grow high-performing teams who deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
• A platform to develop your market presence, contribute to thought leadership and actively support the expansion of HKA’s services across your region.
• The chance to influence commercial success through high-quality delivery, strong stakeholder engagement and the identification of new business opportunities.
• A role that recognises your professional credibility, encourages continuous development and enables you to make a meaningful contribution to our long-term growth.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Director, you will take on a visible and influential role in leading significant commissions, ensuring excellent client outcomes, and supporting the growth of our business. You will work closely with senior leaders to deliver technically robust, commercially sound and timely work, while fostering a high-quality experience for clients and colleagues alike.

You will play a key role in the success of our projects by:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of commissions, independently shaping, managing and completing assignments to the highest standards.
• Driving commercial, quality and client outcomes, ensuring every commission meets HKA’s expectations for delivery excellence.
• Managing, coaching and developing junior team members, helping to build a strong pipeline of talent and capability across the business.
• Owning and strengthening client relationships, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor, and identifying opportunities to introduce wider HKA services.
• Supporting business development efforts, contributing to bids and proposals, attending professional events, and acting as a brand ambassador through the quality of your work and professional presence.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, supporting budgeting, monitoring commission performance and contributing to strong financial management.

Experts only (where applicable): Serving as a testifying expert in your specialist area, providing clarity on complex matters and helping foster strong relationships with clients and legal teams.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially aware Associate Director who brings:

• A relevant technical qualification (degree or equivalent) or higher-education certificate, with the ability to obtain jurisdiction-specific certifications where required.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification (preferred).
• 10+ years’ experience in a similar role within the engineering and construction industry or related professional services environment.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, developing and securing fee-earning work.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, with willingness to obtain any additional accreditations for service delivery.
• Strong leadership capability, with a track record of developing teams and managing complex commissions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• A reputation for professional excellence, commercial awareness and collaborative working.

Why HKA

Joining HKA means stepping into a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your impact is felt. You’ll be part of a global, market-leading consultancy committed to delivering excellence for clients while fostering a culture built on collaboration, integrity and professional growth.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to shape high-profile work, grow your leadership capability and contribute to a team recognised for its quality and influence, 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, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams

Please be aware that HKA only publishes official job postings on our website and on verified job boards. We will never ask for sensitive personal information during the job application process.