Overview
We are expanding our Expert Witness team and recruiting an experienced Building Surveyor expert witness with a proven track record in construction, contract matters and defects analysis. This role can be based in any of our offices. Travel to clients’ sites nationally will be required.
This is an opportunity to work as part of a specialist team on highly technical matters and develop a career in Expert Witness work. Training in undertaking Expert Witness work will be provided to the right candidate. Applicants should have a minimum of 15 years’ professional experience in defects analysis and rectification.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
* Undertake detailed site investigations
* Work as part of a wider team under the direction of an experienced expert
* Write reports
* Business development – identify and pursue business opportunities
* Meet clients on-site to discuss technical findings
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
* Evidence of a minimum of 15 years in a relevant/related role
* Chartered Building Surveyor or Builder, with a strong technical background in the practical aspects of construction
* Focused, confident, decision maker, but able to recognise when information is insufficient
* Sound knowledge of past/current industry standards, regulations, guidance, and awareness of the limits of their knowledge
* Experience in JCT and NEC forms of contract
* Problem solver who can assimilate large amounts of technical information and identify relevance and deficiencies
* Ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical audiences in writing and orally
* Strong interpersonal skills and willingness to take instruction and training from the established team
* Flexible working attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
* Willingness to travel nationally for site visits
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Construction
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