Job Description
Job Description:
The Technical Expert will play a key role in delivering technical expert analysis relating to civil and structural engineering issues arising on complex construction and infrastructure projects.
Working alongside quantum and delay specialists, the successful candidate will assist with technical investigations, causation analysis, expert report preparation, and dispute advisory support across major disputes.
The role requires a technically credible civil or structural engineering professional capable of producing clear, defensible, and well-structured expert evidence, while supporting the overall delivery of expert witness assignments.
This position is particularly suited to an individual with strong technical investigation and analytical skills, combined with the ability to communicate complex engineering issues clearly to legal teams, tribunals, and project stakeholders.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide technical analysis and expert advisory support on civil and structural engineering matters relating to construction disputes
Assist in the preparation of expert reports, technical assessments, and engineering opinions for arbitration and litigation proceedings
Undertake technical investigations into engineering failures, design issues, construction defects, and project performance
Support the development of causation analysis and technical evidence relating to project delays, defects, and performance issues
Collaborate closely with quantum and delay experts on multidisciplinary dispute assignments




Manage and deliver high-quality technical work across multiple expert mandates
Maintain and develop relationships with existing legal and client networks
Support senior experts in tribunal preparation, joint expert meetings, and technical briefings
Contribute to maintaining the firm's reputation for technical excellence and credibility within the disputes market
Mentor and support junior consultants within the technical advisory team
Profile Required:
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
Approximately ***** years' experience within civil/structural engineering, construction, forensic engineering, or dispute advisory
Strong experience analysing engineering design, construction methodology, defects, or technical project issues
Prior experience supporting expert witness work, dispute resolution, or forensic engineering investigations is advantageous
Experience on major infrastructure or complex construction projects
Strong technical writing ability with the capability to produce clear, structured technical reports
Ability to explain complex engineering concepts to legal teams, tribunals, and non-technical stakeholders
Experience managing complex technical assignments and working within multidisciplinary teams
Chartered status such as CPEng,



MICE, MIStructE, or equivalent highly advantageous
What Sets This Opportunity Apart:
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised construction disputes and expert advisory consultancy
Exposure to high-value international arbitration and dispute proceedings
Collaboration with leading quantum and delay expert witnesses
Involvement in complex infrastructure, energy, and major construction disputes
Focus on technical delivery and expert analysis rather than heavy sales targets
Highly respected technical environment with strong international project exposure
Clear pathway for long-term development within the expert witness and disputes advisory field
Who Are We?
Anzurra is a specialist recruitment, executive search, and talent advisory firm focused on Commercial, Contract Management, Claims, Disputes, Legal, and Advisory talent across the global construction, infrastructure, and energy markets.
We work as an embedded partner to ambitious organisations, supporting them not only to hire exceptional people, but to build, structure, and scale high-performing teams.
With offices in London and Copenhagen and an international client base, we provide retained, in-house, and adaptable recruitment solutions that go far beyond transactional hiring.
Our work sits at the intersection of projects, contracts, risk, and people – supporting contractors, consultancies, developers, law firms, and expert practices to secure the specialist talent that protects projects and drives performance.

📌 Techincal Expert, Director (Civil/Structural) (New South Wales)
🏢 Anzurra
📍 New South Wales