Director - Construction Disputes and Standard o... in Rickmansworth

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise. As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

HKA is seeking a Director-level Consultant with deep, hands-on construction experience and strong analytical capabilities to support our Construction Claims & Disputes Consulting practice. In addition to rigorous schedule and delay analysis (Primavera P6), you will lead standard of care evaluations grounded in real-world construction management, field practices, and project execution. You’ll build and sustain senior client relationships, deliver technically sound analyses, and elevate HKA’s market presence through visible thought leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Construction Claims & Standard of Care Analysis

• Oversee and assure quality of schedule analyses (baseline, updates, as-built) and delay/impact assessments in Primavera P6.
• Lead standard of care assessments by evaluating construction means and methods, site management, project controls, field decision-making, and adherence to industry norms and contractual obligations.
• Direct organization and examination of project records, including field reports, RFIs, submittals, daily logs, change documentation, cost/labour data, and correspondence.
• Diagnose causation by comparing expected construction practices to actual performance and identifying deviations contributing to defects, delays, or disputes.

• Lead Expert Reporting; act as or prepare for expert testimony, including report drafting and dispute-resolution documentation.
• Translate technical findings into clear, defensible conclusions for clients, counsel, and tribunals.

• Ensure methodological rigor, consistency, and clear communication across all deliverables.
• Lead delivery of multiple complex projects, managing scope, resources, budgets, and efficiency.
• Manage Risk: identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks; recommend practical technical and managerial solutions.

• Build and maintain senior-level relationships; anticipate client needs and resolve complex issues with tact.
• Mentor and develop teams, foster a feedback culture, and represent HKA through thought leadership and industry engagement.

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a STEM field.
• 8+ years in Construction and Consulting, with experience resolving complex projects and managing multiple deliverables.
• 1+ years experience drafting Expert Reports for litigation purposes; Expert Testimony experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of construction documentation such as contracts, RFIs, submittals, and schedules.
• Expert in forensic scheduling using Primavera P6, including delay and impact analysis.
• Skilled in advanced Excel for large-data analysis and producing client-ready visuals and reports.
• Experienced in building senior client relationships and crafting well-scoped proposals.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

Fairness and Equality at HKA:

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information. All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit.

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