Senior Consultant - Delay

Rimkus; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rimkus is seeking a Senior Consultant in Perth to support the Delay Services group. You will assist the Commission Lead on major tasks, deliver expert reports for construction and insurance clients, and contribute to claims and advisory work across projects.

The role emphasizes delay analysis, data interpretation, and effective communication with non-technical audiences. A strong background in disputes, arbitration, and report drafting is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, quantity surveying, project management, law or related field.
• 7+ years post graduate experience in construction or engineering contractor or claims consultancy.
• Project planning/delivery experience is essential.
• Experience with disputes/arbitration is valued.
• Excellent writing to draft large professional reports.
• Clear, concise communication to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to model and present large data sets.
• Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft expert reports and responses with minimal supervision.
• Review and analyse records using scheduling or database software.
• Perform delay analysis using industry methodologies such as Time Impact / Window Analysis.
• Lead assistant duties, guiding technical and client strategies.
• Prepare weekly progress reports and manage team utilisation.
• Support delivery across delay consulting, programming, and planning services.
• Explain delay narratives for formal dispute processes.
• Proactively generate new client appointments and business development ideas.
• Support a positive, inclusive company culture and reputation.

Skills

Delay analysis

Report writing

Data analysis

Communication

Project planning

Dispute resolution

Attention to detail

Arbitration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quantity surveying/PM/law

Job description

Rimkus is a worldwide provider of engineering and technical consulting to corporations, insurance companies, law firms, and government agencies. Rimkus experts specialise in forensic consulting, dispute resolution and construction management services, solutions for the built environment, and human factors support for the consumer, industrial, and health care industries.

The Role

We are actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Consultant to join our expanding Delay Services offering in Perth. In this role, you will support the Commission Lead by undertaking significant tasks across our service streams, including providing expert services for construction and insurance clients, as well as offering claims and project advisory.

Responsibilities

• Draft expert reports and claims responses/rebuttals with minimal supervision, ensuring clarity, brevity, and impactful communication.
• 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.
• Assist in preparing 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.
• Support the preparation of narratives explaining delay and disruption for use in formal dispute processes.
• Secure new client appointments and strive to continuously identify and deliver business development initiatives for the business.
• Proactively support a positive and inclusive company, including culture, reputation, and financial success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, quantity surveying, project management, law or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years post graduate experience working for a construction or engineering contractor or specialist claims consultancy.
• Project planning/delivery experience is essential.
• Experience working on contentious disputes is highly regarded, especially arbitration and/or other formal dispute resolution experience.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft large sections of professional reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely to non-technical audience.
• Ability to process, model and present large data sets.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• High level of attention to detail.

Join Rimkus and unlock your potential with endless opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference!

At Rimkus, we value a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We are committed to creating a work environment that supports and celebrates the unique perspectives and experiences of all employees. If you share our commitment to diversity and inclusivity and are excited about joining a welcoming and supportive team, we encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer.