Delay Analysis Senior Consultant - Construction & Claims

Rimkus Consulting Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Consultant in Perth to support delay services, lead technical reports, and advise clients on complex disputes. You will draft reports, review records, and perform delay analyses using recognized methodologies, while guiding junior staff and contributing to business development.

A strong writing ability and clear communication to non-technical audiences are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, QS, PM, law or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years post graduate experience in construction/engineering or specialist claims consultancy.
• Excellent writing skills with ability to draft large sections of professional reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly to non-technical audience.

Responsibilities

• Draft expert reports and claims responses/rebuttals with minimal supervision.
• Review, compile, and analyse records using scheduling or database software.
• Perform delay analysis using industry-recognised methodologies (e.g. Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, As-Planned vs As-Built).
• Act as a Lead Assistant, overseeing technical reports, expert reports, and client strategy recommendations.
• Prepare weekly progress reports for Commission Lead, managing team utilisation levels and upcoming requirements.
• Support delivery across delay consulting, programming, and planning services to contribute to wider project outcomes.
• Prepare narratives explaining delay and disruption for formal dispute processes.
• Identify and secure new client appointments and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

Delay analysis

Client communication

Project planning

Data analysis

Team leadership

Business development

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying, project management, law or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Database software

Job description

Rimkus Consulting Group is seeking a Senior Consultant in Perth to support delay services, lead technical reports, and advise clients on complex disputes. You will draft reports, review records, and perform delay analyses using recognized methodologies, while guiding junior staff and contributing to business development.

A strong writing ability and clear communication to non-technical audiences are essential.