Analyst - Forensic Expert Witness

SOCOTEC UK Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in London is seeking a dedicated Analyst to join their Advisory Division. The role involves supporting project management, analyzing construction claims, and drafting reports. Ideal candidates are recently qualified or have relevant experience, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including 25 days' holiday, an electric car scheme, and enhanced pension options.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Electric car scheme

Employee recognition schemes

Enhanced company pension

Qualifications

• Recently qualified or relevant experience in project support.
• Understanding of claims related to loss and disruption.
• Knowledge of construction contracts (JCT, NEC, FIDIC).

Responsibilities

• Assist in running projects under senior supervision.
• Conduct initial analysis of construction project records.
• Draft sections of claim reports under senior supervision.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Analyst - London

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Analyst to join our Advisory Division.

SOCOTEC Advisory is a chartered quantity surveying and expert witness consultancy, renowned for its team of industry-recognised experts and delivery of robust and quality services. Our team is made up of approximately 60 Quantity Surveyors with a broad spectrum of experience. This allows the delivery of services across most sectors, including residential, infrastructure and marine, in both public and private sectors and enables expertise to be shared across the company.

The Analyst will be required, among other tasks, to:

Project Support and Analysis:

• Assist in running small-scale projects or specific components of larger projects under senior supervision
• Conduct initial analysis and review of construction project records and documentation
• Support senior staff in evaluating claims related to loss, disruption, and prolongation
• Assist in assessing the impact of changes on construction projects

Claims and Contract Administration:

• Contribute to the analysis of various types of construction claims under guidance
• Support the review and interpretation of different construction contract suites (JCT, NEC, FIDIC) as they relate to claims
• Assist in understanding and applying Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures relevant to expert witness work

Documentation and Reporting:

• Draft sections of claim reports and expert witness reports under senior supervision
• Assist in organizing and analysing construction records and project documentation
• Support the preparation of supporting materials and exhibits for expert reports
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in documentation under guidance

Communication and Collaboration:

• Liaise effectively with project team members and contribute to team discussions
• Communicate confidently with clients under supervision when required
• Participate in internal project meetings and briefings
• Support senior staff in client communications and presentations

Quality Assurance and Learning:

• Ensure work output meets quality standards under supervision
• Actively seek guidance and feedback from senior team members
• Participate in knowledge sharing within the team
• Continuously develop understanding of expert witness procedures and methodologies

Administrative Support:

• Maintain accurate time recording and project documentation
• Support project administration and file management
• Assist in meeting project deadlines and deliverable schedules

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Recently qualified or with relevant experience. Able to run small projects or parts of a project team under the general supervision of a more senior member of staff. A productive team member needing only limited supervision in some or all the following service areas:
• An understanding of the method of loss (claims)
• An understanding of the principles of disruption and prolongation (claims)
• Assessing change on construction projects
• Knowledge of different suite of construction contracts as they relate to claims
• Knowledge of different ADR procedures for the expert witness roleFamiliarity with construction records
• Be able to produce draft claim/expert reports under the supervision of senior staff
• Liaise and confidently communicate with other members of the project or client team

About Advisory

Our experienced team of industry professionals come from diverse backgrounds, experiences and expertise. Our modern, open plan working space promotes not only a sharing of skills and knowledge, but also an approachable, friendly and sociable environment.

As well as the chance to soak up the expertise of your fellow employees, the unique, multi-strand nature of the business provides you with the opportunity to vary your workload and venture into areas of the industry you are interested in or may not have previously considered; such as Advisory and Expert Witness work.

What’s in it for you?

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Why SOCOTEC?

Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We have several business streams that provides an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification and advisory services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent.

At SOCOTEC Advisory, we believe that a driven, inspired and challenged team is the key to success. We promote inclusivity, encourage individuality and have a zero-tolerance policy to discrimination, with the aim that every single member of our team will thrive both in and out of the workplace.

We invest in our people. We push you to grow and we want you to progress. We believe in continued development and the pursuit of ambition. Our open and friendly office space promotes a culture of teamwork and provides the opportunity to ask, listen and learn from those around you. With a young, dynamic and exciting workplace, we are constantly striving, as a team, to develop and succeed.

Think you’ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.

Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.