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Associate Director - Planning

Associate Director - Planning

Maxim RecruitmentSheffield, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Delay Consultant or an existing Associate Director looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will have experience in delay analysis and dispute resolution.

Working alongside an expert senior management team, you will gain exposure to claims, adjudications, and expert witness work while supporting clients in resolving complex construction disputes.

If you're looking for a role with a prestigious consultancy, a strong pipeline of interesting projects, and a clear career progression path, this could be the perfect move for you.

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects.

You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role :

  • Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues.
  • Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them.
  • Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
  • Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss.
  • Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues.
  • Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients.
  • Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals.
  • Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes
  • Business Development

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 10+ years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
  • Experience acting as a Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness (desirable).
  • Strong background in live planning & programming for contractors OR prior experience in delay analysis within a disputes consultancy.
  • Proficiency in P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project.
  • Understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT).
  • Client-facing, well-presented, and highly articulate.
  • Experience in formal disputes (e.g. adjudication, arbitration, litigation)
  • Qualifications / Educational Requirements

  • Qualified to degree level
  • A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable, but not essential
  • Employing Company Overview and Profile

    This construction consultancy specializes in risk analysis, dispute resolution, expert witness services, and commercial management. With multiple offices across the UK, they have built a strong reputation and a growing client base.

    The firm is led by a highly experienced senior management team, offering excellent guidance, professional development, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

    If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a respected disputes consultancy, apply now!

    A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

    Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

  • Basic Salary up to £110k (DOE)
  • Car allowance
  • Pension
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Hybrid working Opportunity
  • Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

    0203 710 8098

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