Forensic Planning Engineer

Arabian Construction Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Arabian Construction Co. is seeking a Forensic and Delay Analysis Engineer to investigate project delays, analyze root causes, and prepare substantiated EOT submissions on complex construction projects.

The role involves reviewing change requests, conducting forensic delay analyses, and collecting comprehensive project documentation. You will work with planners, contracts, and technical teams to support claims defenses, with a focus on clear presentation of findings to management and clients.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in delay analysis methodologies and large-scale projects.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Training or experience in contract law or construction claims preferred.
• Proficiency in English (writing and speaking).

Responsibilities

• Review extension of impact on complex change requests and claims; prepare forensic planning and delay analysis.
• Conduct forensic delay analysis using industry-standard methodologies.
• Collect records, schedules, daily reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Prepare delay and disruption reports with narratives and substantiating documents.
• Support preparation and defense of EOT claims and contract variations.
• Collaborate with project teams (planners, contracts, technical) to compile information.
• Assist management with known and potential claims and disputes.
• Present complex findings to Management, clients, and consultants.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigation

Report writing

Presentation

English proficiency

Tools

Primavera P6

Excel

Power BI

Job description

The Forensic and Delay Analysis Engineer is responsible for investigating project delays, analyzing root causes, and preparing substantiated claims and extension of time (EOT) submissions. This role plays a key part in resolving time-related disputes and supporting legal or contractual processes on complex construction projects.

Forensic Analysis & Delay Assessment

• Responsible for reviewing extension of impact on complex change requests and claims and where necessary prepare forensic planning and delay/disruption analysis to determine the cause and effect of specific events.
• Conduct forensic delay analysis using industry-standard methodologies.

Data Collection & Documentation

• Collect records, schedules, daily reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence to establish cause-effect relationships.
• Prepare detailed delay and disruption reports, including narratives and substantiating documents.
• Support preparation and defense of EOT claims and variations in accordance with contract conditions.
• Work with project teams, which include planners, contracts and technical team, to pull together the correct information in preparation of claims/counter claims.
• Experience with claims consultants and exposure to formal dispute proceedings is preferred.
• Assist and advise the management of known current and future potential claims and disputes.

Communication & Presentation

• Ability to present complex findings clearly to Management, clients, and consultants.

Required Qualifications & Competencies:

• 8-12 years in depth experience in delay analysis methodologies and application, handled large scale projects.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to present complex findings clearly.
• Training or experience in contract law or construction claims is preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software, Primavera P6 and advanced Excel, (Power BI preferred).
• Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking)