Associate - Delay

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London seeks an analytical support professional for high-profile international disputes. This role offers a platform to work alongside industry experts, addressing complex construction disputes and litigation. Candidates should possess a construction-related degree and relevant experience in engineering.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an engineering background.
• Hands-on experience with planning software.
• Strong understanding of design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level analytical support on disputes.
• Draft reports and take independent responsibility for sections.
• Gain exposure to legal meetings and build reputation.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Delay analysis

Planning software

Education

Relevant construction-related degree

MSc or LLM in Construction Law

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

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Due to the reputation of key individuals within this business, the hiring company carries out independent expert services on some of the largest and most high-profile disputes in the world.

This includes adjudications as well as some of the most exciting international arbitrations. For example, leading the construction disputes for all major airports in the Middle East!

Responsibilities and Duties

This role's primary function will be to provide high-level analytical support to one of the business's experts on one or more disputes. Specific disputes will often be related to arbitration or litigation proceedings.

The successful candidate will be given more responsibilities as they progress within the role, such as taking independent responsibility for specific sections of the expert report, including carrying out all analysis and drafting the report.

You will also gain exposure to meetings with solicitors and personnel within the legal arena, thereby increasing your network and reputation.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience in an engineering background.
• Ideally, candidates will have some delay analysis and disputes experience, but this is not essential.
• Hands-on experience with planning software such as Primavera P6 and/or Asta Powerproject.
• Previous site-based experience and a strong understanding of design and engineering.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• A highly analytical mind with the ability to scrutinise documents and delay-related issues within disputes.
• A passion for working in construction disputes and expert services.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A relevant construction-related degree or similar qualification is essential.
• Additional relevant qualifications or professional memberships, such as MSc or LLM in Construction Law, would be advantageous but are not essential.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a market-leading construction consultancy specialising in providing independent expert services on major international disputes. You will work alongside several leading industry experts on exciting and often high-profile disputes.

The team has extensive experience working on projects across various industries, including energy, real estate, offshore, oil and gas, transportation, IT, and defence.

They advise on projects worldwide, with London serving as the home base. Due to their success, they are also planning to open international offices.

A full client employer profile will be provided to shortlisted applicants for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives