Associate Director - Architect (Expert and Advisory Services)
About this role
We are seeking a Chartered Architect with (ARB/RIBA) with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in expert witness and technical advisory services to join our growing Expert and Advisory Services team. The successful candidate will play a role in delivering high-quality architectural analysis, expert opinion, and strategic advice across a range of complex construction and property matters, with a particular focus on residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments. We are also developing our company offer to include working on live construction projects either in an advisory capacity or as Principal Designer or contract administrator.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Act as lead expert or assistant in disputes involving architectural design, construction defects, professional negligence, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare expert reports for use in litigation, arbitration, adjudication, and mediation, including CPR Part 35 compliant reports.
- Undertake forensic analysis of design documentation, construction records, and site conditions to identify causation and liability.
- Provide technical advisory services to clients including insurers, developers, housing associations, and legal teams.
- Contribute to the development of remedial strategies, including feasibility assessments, specification and design drawings for costing.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including fire engineers, façade consultants, and quantity surveyors.
- Support business development through client engagement, thought leadership, and participation in industry forums.
- Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven track record in expert witness work, including experience of giving evidence or preparing reports for formal dispute resolution.
- Strong technical knowledge of building design, construction detailing, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Building Regulations, fire safety, CDM).
- Experience across a range of building types, particularly residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues clearly and persuasively.
- Familiarity with consultant appointments, procurement routes, and construction contracts
- Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) with a minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience.
- Proven track record in expert witness work, including experience of giving evidence or preparing reports for formal dispute resolution.
- Strong technical knowledge of building design, construction detailing, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Building Regulations, fire safety, CDM).
- Experience across a range of building types, particularly residential, healthcare, and commercial sectors.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical issues clearly and persuasively.
- Familiarity with consultant appointments, procurement routes, and construction contracts
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