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About the Role

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Associate Technical Director or Technical Director to join our Forensic Technical Services (FTS) practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex projects, develop your career, and contribute to the growth of our international FTS business.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive technical support to appointed experts on projects ranging from smaller expert commissions to large, complex and multi-disciplinary matters.
Carry out detailed structural modelling and precise calculation work.
Review documents and drawings.
Attend site visits.
Carry out independent research in technical literature.
Assist in the coordination of information and workflow.
Assist with writing of technical reports.
Work actively with colleagues in the Structural team in providing an integrated source of expert level industry knowledge and expertise.
Communicate in an advisory capacity to legal teams and clients on Structural Engineering related issues.
Actively contribute to business development initiatives and assist the team with the development and expansion of client relationships.

Requirements

MSc or MEng in Structural and/or Civil Engineering or other relevant field, recognised by the Engineering Council UK.
Excellent academic record.
Chartered with Engineering Council and a Member of either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the latter preferred.
Extensive experience (at least ten years) in building structures design, including both reinforced concrete and structural steel design.
Technical excellence in structural analysis including use of software and knowledge of British and European codes of practice.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to proactively problem solve, often thinking outside of conventional or code-based approaches.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in structural site inspections, refurbishment of existing buildings, and design of remedial works solutions are preferred.
Experience of working on technical disputes or in forensic investigations is a plus.
Experience of international large scale projects is a plus.
An appetite to support with identifying, developing and securing consultancy fee earning work.

Skills

Structural modelling
Precise calculation work
Document review
Site visits
Independent research
Information coordination
Workflow coordination
Technical report writing
Structural analysis
Business development

Location

London

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid

Experience Level

Associate Technical Director
Technical Director
Senior Engineer
Associate

Education Level

MSc or MEng in Structural and/or Civil Engineering or other relevant field
Chartered Engineer

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.