Director
Skills
About This Role
Overview
Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic?
What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?
J.S.
Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk.
Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets.
The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
Job Description
You will deliver high‑quality claims consulting and dispute resolution services to our clients, with a focus on quantum matters.
This is a client‑facing role that blends rigorous analysis with clear communication.
You’ll investigate and synthesise complex project data, formulate defensible conclusions, and help present those findings in reports, meetings, and formal proceedings.
Job Responsibilities
- Select and apply appropriate analytical methodologies (with guidance from your manager); contribute to early‑stage commission reviews and claim strategy.
- Produce concise, defensible event chronologies and draft completed sections of claim reports in polished, professional English.
- Structure reports to a high standard, ensuring consistency, clarity, and evidential integrity.
- Peer‑review, critique, and edit work prepared by junior team members; provide real‑time feedback and coaching.
- Manage allocated staff on assignments; plan tasks, set quality expectations, and support delivery.
- Own timelines and budgets for your workstream; provide status updates, including inputs for bi‑weekly client reports and internal timekeeping.
- Support invoicing accuracy and partner with accounts on timely fee recovery.
- Engage in business development activities (e.g., drafting thought‑leadership pieces, attending networking/marketing events) and proactively surface opportunities.
Preferred
- 1st degree in construction or engineering subject.
- 2nd degree in legal or construction management subject.
- Formal training in dispute resolution or related processes.
Required
- Demonstrable initiative, strong client‑relationship skills, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.
- Experience preparing and presenting analytical findings to clients and stakeholders.
- Preferably, prior consultancy experience on substantial and/or complex quantum disputes, including supporting lead experts in formal dispute processes.
- Evidenced experience drafting high‑quality expert reports and strong industry exposure.
- A solid academic track record and a collaborative approach; able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑standards environment.
- Willingness to travel.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance for self, spouse, and school-age children.
- Life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus KSA public holidays and Christmas Day.
- Flexible work environment (remote work subject to local regulations and company approval).
- Housing and transportation allowance in line with local practice.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.
Duties
, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Privacy
By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read the J.S.
Held Online Privacy Notice and consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of your personal information as described therein.
Diversity Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from qualified candidates in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Please explore what we’re all about at http://www.jsheld.com.
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