Senior Managing Director London

J.S. Held is seeking an accomplished and entrepreneurial Senior Managing Director to expand our Construction Advisory practice across the EMEA & APAC region. This is a senior leadership role suited for a market-facing professional with deep expertise in construction claims dispute resolution and advisory services combined with a strong track record of building and scaling high-performing teams.

As a leader for Construction Advisory you will be responsible for establishing and growing the regional practice strengthening key client relationships and positioning J.S. Held as a trusted advisor in the infrastructure and construction market. You will play a critical role in defining go-to-market strategy developing talent and delivering complex high-value engagements across the EMEA and APAC region.

Strategic Leadership & Practice Development

• Lead the growth and strategic direction of the Construction Advisory practice.
• Build mentor and scale a high-performing multidisciplinary team across key markets.
• Grow J.S. Helds brand and reputation through thought leadership and market engagement.
• Drive operational excellence ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality client-ready outputs.

Client Leadership & Project Delivery

• Lead complex construction claims dispute resolution and advisory assignments across infrastructure energy and real estate sectors.
• Provide expert guidance in areas including:
  • Quantum and damages evaluation
  • Delay and disruption analysis
  • Loss of productivity and efficiency assessments
  • Contract interpretation and risk analysis
  • Change order and commercial claims
• Act as a senior trusted advisor to clients including developers contractors investors and legal counsel.
• Present findings to executive stakeholders arbitration panels and dispute forums where required.

Business Development & Market Expansion

• Develop and execute a growth strategy to expand the firms footprint across the region.
• Build and maintain a strong network across construction legal and insurance sectors.
• Generate new business opportunities through client relationships referrals and industry engagement.
• Represent J.S. Held at industry events conferences and thought leadership forums.
• Collaborate with global leadership on cross-border opportunities and integrated service offerings.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Construction Management Architecture or a related field.
• Significant experience in the construction industry with significant focus on claims disputes and advisory services.
• Proven leadership experience with a strong track record of building and managing successful teams.
• Demonstrated success in business development and managing senior client relationships.
• Deep understanding of the construction and infrastructure market.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills including executive-level engagement.
• Proficiency in relevant tools such as:
  • Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bluebeam / Adobe tools
  • Data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree or professional certifications (e.g. PMP CCP PSP MRICS PE).
• Experience serving as an expert witness or supporting arbitration and litigation proceedings.
• Established network within the construction legal and insurance sectors.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure or international projects.

Additional Information :

Additional Information

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable adjustment in relation to any of the above please email and include Applicant Adjustment within the subject line with your request and contact information.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all of our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our teams needs.

Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely when needed

Generous Annual Leave Policy

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Other Duties

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EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time