Associate Director

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.  

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• Benefit from mentorship, development, and exposure to leading industry experts, with a clear pathway towards becoming a recognised Expert Witness.

• Support clients on some of the most challenging quantum, delay, and contractual claims across the Asia Pacific region.

• Join a rapidly growing business, with opportunities to develop teams, manage key client relationships, and advance your career.

The Opportunity:

HKA continues to grow across Asia Pacific, underpinned by our reputation for delivering industry-leading quantum, delay, contractual, and Expert Witness services. Due to sustained business growth, we are looking for a talented Associate Director to join our Kuala Lumpur team.

We offer a collaborative and high-performing environment, with clear pathways for career progression, professional development, and mentorship. For individuals aspiring to establish themselves as industry leaders or pursue a future as an Expert Witness, HKA provides the experience, support, and opportunities to help you realise those ambitions.

Skills and Experience:

We are seeking individuals with a strong track record in quantum, delay, and contractual claims, ideally gained within the construction sector.

Ideally you will possess the following skills and experience:

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience within the construction industry, including hands-on expertise in delivering quantum and delay analysis on live projects.

• Demonstrated experience in dispute resolution and management, with exposure to arbitration, adjudication, or Expert Witness proceedings highly regarded.

• Exceptional analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to review and interpret complex project records and large datasets to support dispute and claims assessments.

• Mandarin language proficiency.

• People leadership experience, including mentoring or line management responsibilities, with a genuine commitment to supporting team development and career progression.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

What we offer:

At HKA we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

CLOSING DATE: 9 October 2026

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 website 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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