Delay Analyst

AtkinsRéalis; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm based in Dubai is seeking a Delay Analyst to critically analyze and mitigate project delays for timely delivery. The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and expertise in forensic delay analysis. Key responsibilities include conducting delay analysis, maintaining project records, and monitoring schedule deviations. This position also offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and flexible work solutions, making it ideal for those looking to thrive in their careers.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Flexible work solutions

Remote work opportunities

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills needed for project management.
• Proficiency in Excel for building databases and dashboards.
• Experience in assessing delay claims and schedule changes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic delay analysis for project delays.
• Maintain records of project schedule delays for audits.
• Monitor schedule deviations to minimize disruptions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Power BI experience

Forensic delay analysis expertise

Variance analysis techniques

GCC experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

A Delay Analyst plays a critical role in project management by analyzing and mitigating schedule delays to ensure timely project delivery. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data tools, and expertise in forensic delay analysis.

Your role

• Conduct forensic delay analysis to identify the root causes of project delays.
• Maintain comprehensive records of project schedule delays and correspondence for claims and audits.
• Proactively monitor and address schedule deviations to minimize project disruptions.

About you

• Excellent skills using Excel, building data collection databases for Power BI dashboards.
• Experience in Power BI is an advantage.
• Experience in determining and assessing schedule changes.
• Experience in various delay analysis methods and assessing extensions of time delay claims.
• Experience in conducting variance analysis techniques and drawing insights from that analysis to inform decision-making.
• Experience compiling multiple parts of monthly reports and collaborating with stakeholders to close document review sheet comments.
• Solid experience reviewing reports to ensure consistency and correctness across multiple report sections.
• Experience creating what‑if scenarios in the program for potential variations or claims.
• GCC experience is an advantage.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career.

• Tax‑free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data, and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners, clients, and global team of consultants, designers, engineers, and project managers, we can change the world. We are committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual identity, orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Required Experience

IC