Job Description

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. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• The opportunity to work on high-value and complex construction and engineering projects across international markets.
• Exposure to major disputes, arbitration and expert appointments, working alongside industry-leading quantum experts.
• A collaborative international environment where you will partner with colleagues across EMEA to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• The opportunity to build your disputes expertise while leveraging your commercial, contractual and project experience.
• A culture that supports professional development, encourages continuous learning and provides access to world-class experts and mentors.

The Opportunity:

Based in either London or Glasgow, as a Managing Consultant within our Quantum Construction Claims and Expert Services team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of quantum analysis and commercial advice on complex construction disputes and claims.

This role is ideal for an experienced commercial professional, quantity surveyor or contracts specialist who has developed strong industry experience and is looking to further their career within construction claims, disputes and expert services.

Working closely with experienced consultants and testifying experts, you will assist in the analysis of project records, contractual issues and financial information, whilst developing your expertise in quantum assessment and dispute resolution.

You will play a key role in our delivery by:

• Analysing project, contractual and financial records to support the assessment of claims and disputes.
• Assisting with the preparation of quantum analyses relating to variations, prolongation, disruption and damages.
• Supporting the preparation of expert reports, presentations and client deliverables.
• Managing defined workstreams and delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timescales.
• Building positive relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across HKA's international business.
• Supporting business development activities including proposals, networking and client engagement.
• Developing your knowledge of dispute resolution processes including adjudication, arbitration and litigation.

Skills and Experience:

We're looking for an ambitious professional who brings:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Typically 5+ years' experience within the construction or engineering industry.
• Experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, contract administration or project controls.
• Knowledge of major forms of construction contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to review and interpret complex project documentation.
• Professional membership of RICS, CIOB, CIArb or equivalent, or progression towards chartership is preferred.
• Previous claims, disputes or expert witness experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why HKA?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional looking to transition into one of the most respected disputes consultancies in the world. You'll gain exposure to international disputes, work alongside leading experts and develop specialist skills that will accelerate your long-term career within construction claims and expert services.

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.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

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. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

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, please visit our website for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

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.

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