JustEng Recruitment is the world’s leading specialist recruiter for forensic engineering and expert witness professionals in the construction and engineering sectors. We place quantum experts, delay analysts, technical expert witnesses, and forensic engineers on complex disputes and litigation matters across the globe — from London and New York to Dubai, Singapore, and Sydney.
Whether you are a claims consultancy, law firm, major contractor, or insurer seeking a highly credentialled expert witness, or an engineering professional looking to move into the forensic and dispute space, JustEng is your trusted partner.
What Is Forensic Engineering Recruitment?
Forensic engineering sits at the intersection of technical engineering expertise and legal process. Professionals in this field are engaged to investigate failures, assess liability, quantify damages, and provide independent expert testimony in arbitration, adjudication, mediation, and litigation proceedings.
The demand for credentialled forensic engineers and expert witnesses has grown sharply as global construction disputes reach record levels — with the Global Construction Disputes Report consistently citing average dispute values exceeding £30 million and resolution times of over 14 months. Clients need experts who combine deep technical knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly under cross-examination.
The Disciplines We Recruit Within Forensic Engineering
Our forensic and expert witness practice covers the full spectrum of construction and engineering disciplines:
Quantum Expert Witnesses
Quantum experts are engaged to assess and quantify financial claims arising from construction disputes — including disruption, prolongation, loss and expense, variations, and final account disagreements. JustEng places quantum experts with backgrounds in quantity surveying, commercial management, and cost consultancy who have demonstrated experience preparing and defending expert reports in formal dispute proceedings.
Delay Experts & Scheduling Analysts
Delay experts analyse construction programmes to determine the cause, effect, and responsibility for project overruns. They deploy methodologies including Time Impact Analysis (TIA), Windows Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built, and Collapsed As-Built. JustEng recruits delay experts with hands-on project delivery experience who can withstand rigorous cross-examination by opposing counsel.
Civil & Structural Forensic Engineers
Civil and structural forensic engineers investigate structural failures, foundation defects, material failures, and workmanship disputes. They are engaged by law firms, insurers, and contractors to produce independent expert reports for court and arbitral proceedings. JustEng places chartered engineers (CEng) with PE licensure or international equivalents, across foundations, superstructure, bridges, tunnels, and infrastructure.
Geotechnical Expert Witnesses
Geotechnical disputes — including ground movement claims, retaining wall failures, and contamination liability — require expert witnesses who can assess site investigation data and construction methodology against the applicable standard of care. We recruit geotechnical forensic engineers with expertise in ground risk, slope stability, and foundation performance.
MEP & Building Services Forensic Engineers
Disputes over building services performance — HVAC failures, electrical faults, fire engineering defects, or energy system claims — require specialists who understand both design intent and installed performance. JustEng places MEP expert witnesses with cross-disciplinary expertise across mechanical, electrical, and public health systems.
Project Management & Contract Expert Witnesses
Expert witnesses on project management practice and contract administration are engaged in disputes concerning procurement strategy, design management failures, site supervision, and NEC/JCT contract obligations. JustEng recruits from senior project director and programme director backgrounds within major construction and infrastructure programmes.
Our Global Reach in Forensic Engineering Recruitment
JustEng operates a dedicated global forensic engineering and expert witness desk. We maintain deep networks across the world’s major disputes hubs:
| Region | Key Markets | Typical Dispute Forums |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | London, Manchester, Edinburgh | TCC, ICC, LCIA, RICS adjudication |
| Middle East | Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha | DIAC, ADGM, DIFC, FIDIC arbitration |
| Asia Pacific | Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne | SIAC, HKIAC, ICC Asia |
| North America | New York, Toronto, Houston | AAA/ICDR, JAMS, US federal courts |
| Europe | Paris, Amsterdam, Geneva, Frankfurt | ICC, SCC, Swiss Rules |
| Africa & Asia | Nairobi, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur | LCIA Africa, local courts |
We understand that forensic engineering assignments are often time-critical — expert witnesses must be retained rapidly when disputes crystallise. Our consultants maintain a live, pre-qualified network of available forensic engineers and expert witnesses across all major disciplines and jurisdictions, enabling us to present credentialled candidates within 48–72 hours of instruction.
Why Clients Choose JustEng for Expert Witness Recruitment
Unmatched Specialist Network
As the world’s leading specialist recruiter in forensic engineering and expert witness appointments, JustEng has built relationships with over 2,000 credentialled forensic professionals globally. Our network spans Fellows and Members of the ICE, IStructE, CIBSE, RICS, ACIArb, and FCIArb, as well as PE-licensed engineers across North America and APAC.
Deep Sector Knowledge
Our forensic recruitment consultants understand the difference between a technical expert and a good expert witness. We assess candidates not only on their engineering credentials but on their report-writing capability, their experience of cross-examination, their declared conflicts of interest, and their track record in the specific dispute type you face.
Confidentiality & Conflicts Management
Expert witness appointments demand rigorous conflicts checking. JustEng operates strict confidentiality protocols and manages conflicts of interest carefully, ensuring that the experts we introduce have no undisclosed prior engagement with the opposing parties or their advisers.
Speed of Response
Many forensic appointments arise at short notice — when a dispute escalates unexpectedly or when an existing expert withdraws. JustEng provides a 24-hour response service for urgent expert witness briefs and can mobilise globally-based candidates within days.
Expert Witness Fees: What to Expect
Expert witness daily rates in construction disputes vary significantly by discipline, seniority, and jurisdiction. The table below provides indicative market rates as at 2026:
| Expert Type | UK Day Rate | Middle East Day Rate | North America Day Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Expert Witness | £2,000 – £5,000 | $2,500 – $6,000 | $3,000 – $7,500 |
| Delay Expert Witness | £2,000 – £4,500 | $2,500 – $5,500 | $3,000 – $7,000 |
| Civil/Structural Expert | £1,800 – £4,000 | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| Geotechnical Expert | £1,800 – £4,000 | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,500 – $6,000 |
| MEP/Building Services Expert | £1,600 – £3,500 | $1,800 – $4,500 | $2,500 – $5,500 |
| PM/Contract Expert | £1,800 – £4,000 | $2,000 – $5,000 | $2,500 – $6,500 |
Rates are indicative only and vary by complexity of matter, expert seniority, and tribunal requirements. Contact JustEng to discuss fee structures for your specific assignment.
For Forensic Engineering & Expert Witness Professionals
Are you a senior engineer or commercial specialist looking to build or expand an expert witness practice? JustEng works with professionals at all stages of the transition into forensic work — from engineers seeking their first expert appointments to seasoned CPR Part 35 and IBA Rules experts seeking higher-value or more complex mandates.
We can advise on:
- How to position yourself as an expert witness in your discipline
- Which qualifications and memberships strengthen your credibility (CEng, FCIArb, MRICS, etc.)
- How to structure your expert CV and profile for law firm and claims consultancy clients
- Current market demand by discipline and jurisdiction
- Typical engagement structures (retained, instruction-by-instruction, and panel arrangements)
Register with JustEng for a confidential discussion about your expert witness profile and available mandates.
Frequently Asked Questions: Forensic Engineering & Expert Witness Recruitment
What qualifications does a construction expert witness need?
There is no single mandatory qualification, but credibility is strongly linked to chartered status (CEng, MRICS, MCIOB or Fellow equivalents), formal expert witness training (such as the Expert Witness Institute or Bond Solon programmes), experience of report writing under CPR Part 35 or equivalent rules, and a track record of withstanding cross-examination. Many leading expert witnesses also hold arbitration qualifications (MCIArb, FCIArb).
What is the difference between a quantum expert and a delay expert?
A quantum expert quantifies the financial value of a claim — assessing the monetary impact of disruption, prolongation, variations, and breaches of contract. A delay expert analyses the construction programme to determine the cause and effect of project overruns, establishing which party is responsible for critical delay. On complex disputes, both types of expert are typically engaged, and their evidence must be coordinated carefully to avoid inconsistency.
How quickly can JustEng source a forensic engineering expert witness?
For most disciplines and jurisdictions, JustEng can present a longlist of pre-qualified, conflicts-checked candidates within 48–72 hours of receiving a detailed brief. For urgent matters, we operate a 24-hour response service. The speed of final appointment depends on the expert’s availability and any conflicts management requirements on your side.
Does JustEng recruit expert witnesses for international arbitration?
Yes — international arbitration is one of JustEng’s core markets. We place forensic engineers and expert witnesses in ICC, LCIA, SIAC, DIAC, ADGM, HKIAC, and UNCITRAL proceedings, as well as bilateral investment treaty arbitrations involving construction and infrastructure projects. Our candidates are experienced in the specific requirements of international arbitral evidence and the IBA Rules on the Taking of Evidence.
Can JustEng help with expert witness panel arrangements?
Yes. Many law firms, claims consultancies, and insurers maintain preferred panels of expert witnesses across disciplines. JustEng can assist in building or refreshing these panels, managing conflicts screening, and ensuring that panel composition reflects the depth and breadth of disciplines required for your typical caseload.
Do you recruit forensic engineers for insurance and loss adjusting work?
Yes. In addition to formal dispute proceedings, JustEng places forensic engineers with insurers, loss adjusters, and specialist insurance engineering firms for site investigation, loss quantification, and technical advisory work on construction all-risks (CAR), professional indemnity (PI), and latent defect insurance claims.
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