EXPERT WITNESS
CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
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Introduction
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Job Description
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Role profile
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Application Process & Timelines
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WELCOME Dear Applicant,
Thank you for taking the opportunity to consider applying for the appointment of Expert Witness for Hoare Lea.
HOARE LEA Hoare Lea is an international firm of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) consulting engineers. As the largest firm of MEP consulting engineers in the UK with 11 offices nationwide and 2 in the Middle East they have experience across all major market sectors bringing over 150 years of design experience to every project and have worked on many of the most prominent developments in the industry during this time.
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Expert Witness The Expert Witness team specialise in the field of M&E forensic engineering and expert witness services. Formed in 2004 under the leadership of David Sworder, the Group has gained a reputation for independence and excellence in its field which is second to none. The team of specialists work in resolving engineering problems and disputes. Group members are characterised by their analytical skills, clarity of expression, objective approach and extensive experience, which are all key attributes, essential in litigation and dispute resolution procedures.
Role Profile Reports to: David Sworder. David joined Hoare Lea in September 2002, to head up the Ex having been with SVM in London for over 16 years. Location & Scope: Based at the Hoare Lea London office within the greater Kings Cross D Western Transit Shed, 12-13, Stable Street, London, N1C 4AB. There will be the opportuni Hoare Lea’s offices nationwide and to work for home. Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join a group of engineers specialising in the field of M&E f expert witness services. Formed in 2004 under the leadership of David Sworder, the Group for independence and excellence in its field which is second to none. As a result, solicitors the team, come to them based upon our reputation and their positive experience of workin The Expert Witness Team work in resolving engineering problems and disputes. Group me by their analytical skills, clarity of expression, objective approach and extensive experience attributes, essential in litigation and dispute resolution procedures. Working in the Expert Witness Group you will have the opportunity to investigate and analy variety of projects, both in the UK and overseas, to a level and depth that is unlikely to be e course of normal project work. As a result these vacancies will suit engineers with a strong with an enquiring mind and an ability to solve complex problems. You should also have, or ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical people coupled. Previous experience of litigation or expert witness type work would be helpful but is not ess expected to take on the role of an expert witness from day one but will grow into the role by of the Group. Requirements • Have a degree in their primary engineering discipline and/or Building Services Engineerin • Be a chartered engineer • Be able to communicate complex technical issues to non-technical people in both written • Be able to think logically and construct a logical and cohesive argument • Be able assimilate large amounts of information and rapidly identify the key aspects there • Have a sound general knowledge of industry standards, regulations and guidance • Have an enquiring mind without fixed or pre-conceived ideas • Have exceptional interpersonal skills Although not essential it would be desirable if the appointed person has also:- • Published and/or contributed to technical papers • Contributed to industry guidance • Held office in CIBSE and/or IMechE • Had some previous experience of expert witness work and/or construction litigation • Lives in the south of England or be prepared to move there
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Programme Timeline The closing date for applications is Wednesday 31st January 2018.
1st Stage interviews will take place during the week commencing 5th February 2018. 2nd stage interviews will take place during the week commencing 12th February 2018. The Management Recruitment Group is managing this search in partnership with Real Estate Management (UK) Limited. To apply or for any further information please contact Piers Edgar or Matthew Evans at The Management Recruitment Group.
piers.edgar@mrgpeople.co.uk | 07792 222 621 matthew.evans@mrgpeople.co.uk | 07854 865 017
68 King William Street, London, EC4N 7DZ | Tel 020 7969 2368 | www.mrgpeople.co.uk
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