Associate Director

Our client is the specialist dispute, quantity surveying, and expert advisory division of a large multidisciplinary technical consultancy and compliance business that combines engineering, environmental, surveying, testing and expert witness expertise.

The advisory business acts as a chartered quantity surveying and expert witness consultancy, working on construction, infrastructure and engineering projects across the UK and internationally. Following a sustained period of growth, we are seeking an Associate Director to join the team.

Working closely with the Director of Business Development (DBD) in this newly created position, the Associate Director will be responsible for business management, managing experts’ instructions, workflow and fees. They will also be heavily involved in brand promotion, significant business development and networking activities aimed at enhancing market profile and market share domestically and internationally. A significant aspect of this role is to continue developing the existing client relationships while nurturing new business and contacts both in the UK and overseas.

Responsibilities include:

• Significant proactive and ongoing client relationship development and management


• Working closely with the Bar, Barristers’ Clerks, Lawyers and law firms on existing cases and to develop new work streams


• Monitor the market, competitor analysis and make recommendations to the DBD


• With the DBD, plan, develop and implement a strategic business and communications plan, create targeted campaign strategies


• Significant diary management


• International travel for business, networking and events as and when required

The successful applicant will have the following qualities:

• Significant experience/knowledge of working in, and a solid understanding of, legal commercial environments. More acute experience in the Construction and engineering legal sector will be seen as an advantage, but is not essential.


• Experience working on international cases/processes and with international clients (essential)


• Ability to work effectively and productively under own initiative


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a demonstrable focus on client management and BD


• Accuracy under pressure and excellent attention to detail


• Innovative and business aware, keen to develop personally and professionally


• Highly personable, with enthusiasm and a positive attitude

To apply, please forward your CV to exclusively retained consultants, GRL Legal.

A detailed Job Description is available upon request.

The deadline for applications is 5 pm Friday, 10 July 2026, although this is an urgent requirement, so early applications are encouraged, and initial interviews for suitable candidates will take place immediately.