We're proud to be partnering with Izzat Consulting Engineers to help them find their Senior Project Delivery Lead - Litigation & Remediation.Become the operational engine behind remediation investigations, inspections and expert witness/SME legal testimony commitmentsCreate the structure that allows technical specialists to focus on their work and deliver their best workLead the delivery of complex forensic engineering matters, keeping people, budgets and strict legal deadlines on track from brief to final reportBring structure, commercial discipline and calm execution to an amazing team!
Working directly with the Director, you'll lead the delivery process from the initial client brief and proposal through to site inspections, supporting the drafting of expert reports, invoicing and close-out - all the while ensuring critical litigation and court-ordered deadlines are met.It's an prospect to have genuine ownership and influence across project delivery, client experience and commercial performance.What You'll Be DoingProvide leadership to the Structural Engineer and Litigation Support and work closely with the Directors Executive Assistant to manage the Directors portfolio.Act as the Director's key project delivery support and operational point of contact.Manage end-to-end lifecycle of forensic, litigation and remedial engineering matters including supporting proposals, defining project scopeDriving timelines for inspections, preliminary findings, technical reviews, legal submissions, joint expert conclaves and final reportsEstablish and maintain project programmes, action registers and delivery priorities to ensure deadlines and deliverables are visible and metCoordinating engineers, drafters and other internal resources according to urgency,



complexity and capacityMaintaining accurate document control across evidence, site photographs, drawings and expert recordsActing as a key contact for solicitors, barristers, insurers, strata managers, building owners and commercial clientsMonitoring project hours, WIP, budgets, variations, scope, invoicing milestones to protect commercial outcomesLeading project kick-off meetings, progress updates and pre-conclave briefingsDriving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottlenecks/dragAbout youYou'll be a highly organised and commercially aware construction/projects professional who enjoys bringing clarity to complex, deadline-driven work.EssentialTertiary qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or LawExperience leading and developing a high performing teamThe ability to manage a substantial portfolio of concurrent mattersThe ability to understand the business priorities and manage stakeholder expectationsHigh level of comfort holding various stakeholders (including technical managers, senior leaders) accountable to timelines, commitments and deadlinesStrong commercial capability (project budgets, WIP, fee tracking and scope control)Explicit,



confident and professional communication skills across technical and non-technical audiencesA proactive problem-solving approach - you don't simply identify a roadblock - you also find the work-around and way forwardSound judgement when handling sensitive, confidential or contentious mattersStrong leadership capability with the ability to mentor and coach othersExperience with project scheduling and document management systemsHighly RegardedAdditional or supplementary qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Project Management or LawProven project management or project delivery experience within engineering consulting, construction, insurance building, legal services, expert witness operations or another knowledge-based environmentWhy This RoleWork directly with the Director and have genuine influence over projects deliveryJoin a reputable specialist consultancy operating across technically complex, high profile and high-value mattersThe ability to manage and nurture relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders – engineers, legal professionals, insurers and asset ownersAn opportunity to really make the role your own – delivering continuous improvement initiatives across systems, workflowsDrive commercial discipline as the business continues to grow – delivering value to the entire teamBecome a central and highly valued member of a collaborative, values‐led teamAs an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to building inclusive and respectful workplaces, strengthened by diversity and encourage applications from First Nations Peoples, all genders, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability, of all ages and backgrounds.
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📌 Lead Project Engineer (Newcastle)
🏢 GWG Recruitment
📍 Newcastle