Keoghs is seeking to recruit a Construction Technical Lead to deal with delegated and non-delegated high value Construction and EL/PL claims. This diverse role offers an excellent opportunity to work within Keoghs’ thriving Corporate Sector Risks Practice with a variety of high-profile construction, retail and insurance clients.
The successful candidate will predominantly handle a specialist/high value case load up to a value of £1,000,000. The successful candidate would also be a Technical Lead for several Construction clients and be involved and may lead in both client and internal technical meetings.
Key Responsibilities
Construction Technical Lead and Point of contact for day-to-day queries for both Keoghs, Client Managers / Team Leaders, Broker and Insurer
Technical referrals point for all Corporate Risks construction accounts.
Responsible for preparing and maintaining client litigation handling manuals and regularly updates on changes and developments
Provide technical oversight, supervision, mentoring and training across pre-litigation and litigation construction teams.
Devising strategies and updates on industry developments
Sign court documents for construction clients and support technical quality, governance, and risk management across the portfolio.
Manage a small number of construction client risks and provide technical input on client opportunities as the sector grows.
Lead liaison on client audits for designated Construction clients with support from Client Service Manager
Support the CAM with litigation handling manuals and regularly update team on any changes and developments
Prepare for and attend Operational and Performance review meetings with Construction clients to include focus on KPIs (quality/defensibility) and claims risk related performance, and ownership of technical aspects of claims pack
Attendance at internal technical meetings led by Technical Manager/Director
Building relationships with Keoghs clients and, where appropriate Insurers
Manage a mixed caseload of construction / EL/PL multi track/specialist cases consisting of claims typically valued more than £100,00
Minimum five chargeable hours per day
Provide assistance to CAMS and Partners on specialist and high value claims up to a value of £1,000,000.
Assessing and advising on liability and quantum
Devising strategies to resolve cases with the best possible outcome, identifying areas to investigate and evidence to collate
Make full use of the firm’s Case Management System in progressing files from receipt to closure
Draft pleadings to include Defences and witness evidence
Attend court in person or by telephone, attend trials, settlement conferences etc as required
Achieve targets in terms of chargeable hours, WIP and the collection of client MI
Working with the wider team to ensure a seamless delivery of services to Keoghs clients
To ensure compliance with the SRA standards & regulations
Adhere to the Keoghs Values
Support the Construction Sector Lead in promoting and growing Construction client base
Attendance at client review meetings – operational and strategic
Prepare and deliver training/case surgeries/workshops
Socialising and attending client and industry events
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Prove knowledge and profile with the construction claims market
High Value Construction EL/PL litigated file handling experience
Ability to development and successfully manage clients’ relationships
Capable of devising case and defensibility strategies
Positive, confident and enthusiastic
Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
Excellent inter-personal and client care skills
Excellent marketing skills
Excellent IT skills
High level of analytical skills
Ability to win the trust and confidence of others, inspire and motivate
Ability to make decisions
Ability to anticipate problems and identify solutions
Driven to achieve
Good advocacy skills
Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do;
We are connected
We are Dynamic
We are Innovative
We succeed together
Job Benefits
Davies Incentive Plan
25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)
Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
Simply Health Care Cash Plan
WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing
Death in Service
Critical Illness Cover
PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)
Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Volunteering Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Tech Scheme*
Season Ticket Loan*
Gym Flex*
Access to Online Discount Sites
Discounted Gourmet Society Membership
Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide
Discounts at local retail outlets
* after successfully completing probation
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£45,000 – £60,000 (Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, 2025)
