HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

At HKA, you can expect:

• A collaborative environment where you will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality commissions and play a key role in supporting successful project outcomes.

• The chance to work alongside experienced consultants and senior leaders, developing your technical capability while helping to deliver commercially successful assignments.

• Opportunities to build meaningful client relationships, grow your professional profile and actively support the expansion of HKA’s services.

• A culture that encourages continuous learning, professional growth and proactive ownership of your development journey.

• A role where your work is valued, your ideas are heard, and your contribution makes a genuine impact on both clients and colleagues.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Consultant, you will be an integral part of our delivery team, contributing your technical expertise and supporting the successful completion of commissions. Working closely with project leads, you will ensure quality outcomes, commercially sound delivery and an excellent client experience throughout each engagement.

You will make a meaningful contribution to our work by:

• Delivering high‑quality technical outputs within defined areas of expertise, ensuring accuracy, clarity and alignment with project requirements.

• Supporting the management of commissions, executing assigned responsibilities in line with HKA standards and helping to ensure commercial, quality and client satisfaction outcomes are met.

• Taking ownership of your development, seeking learning opportunities and contributing to the growth of junior colleagues through mentoring and support.

• Building and maintaining client relationships, engaging proactively and identifying opportunities to promote additional HKA services.

• Contributing to business development, including supporting bids and proposals, participating in networking events, producing thought leadership and acting as a brand ambassador through the quality of your work.

• Identifying and mitigating project risks, ensuring commercial awareness and sound judgement are applied throughout project delivery.

• Experts only (where applicable):
  Supporting testifying experts by assisting with the formulation, testing and review of expert opinions within defined areas.

Skills & Experience

We’re looking for a motivated and capable Senior Consultant who brings:

• A relevant technical qualification (degree or equivalent) or higher‑education certificate.

• A relevant postgraduate technical qualification (preferred).

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role within the engineering and construction industry or a related professional services environment.

• Experience contributing to or supporting the development and securing of fee‑earning consultancy work (preferred).

• Membership of a relevant professional body (desired).

• Strong professional excellence, commitment to quality and an ability to work effectively within collaborative teams.

• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the business and financial factors shaping project delivery.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Why HKA:

Joining HKA means becoming part of a global consultancy where your expertise, growth and contribution truly matter. You’ll work with talented colleagues, develop your professional capability and help deliver impactful work for clients across a range of industries. If you are driven, curious and keen to grow your career in a supportive and ambitious environment, we’d love to hear from you.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.

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