Associate Director - Delay

Maxim Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction consultancy in the UK is seeking an Associate Director specializing in delay analysis. This senior role involves leading complex assignments across various construction sectors and requires around 10 years of experience in the industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning and programming, combined with excellent client management skills. This position offers opportunities for technical leadership and business development within a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years’ post-graduate experience within the construction industry.
• Strong background in live planning/programming/project controls.
• Experience acting as Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delay analysis on claims and disputes.
• Review construction programmes and provide guidance on critical path.
• Advise clients on strategy and best practice for time-related disputes.

Skills

Delay analysis expertise

Client management

Strong communication

Forensic delay analysis

Team leadership

Education

Degree-qualified (or equivalent)

Masters in Construction Law (desirable)

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

A highly reputable claims and disputes consultancy based in Warrington is looking to appoint an Associate Director – Delay. This is a senior opportunity for an established delay professional to play a key role in delivering expert delay services across claims, disputes (predominantly adjudications) and expert witness-related work.

The successful candidate will most likely be an existing Associate Director or a Senior Consultant specialising in delay analysis within a disputes consultancy environment. In addition to leading complex assignments, there is genuine scope to support the wider growth of the business, including helping to expand the team and develop client relationships.

If you are looking for a role offering both technical depth and leadership responsibility within a well-respected consultancy, this could be an excellent career move.

This role offers exposure to a broad range of assignments across multiple construction sectors. You will work with a varied client base including main contractors, specialist subcontractors and client organisations, supporting matters from live project claims through to formal dispute proceedings.

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Associate Director, you will report directly to the Managing Director, supporting senior leadership on complex disputes while also leading your own client commissions relating to time, delay and disruption.

You will be expected to provide a range of services including:

• Leading and overseeing delay analysis on claims and disputes, including disputed and non-contentious time-related issues
• Reviewing construction programmes and providing clear guidance on logic, critical path, progress and delay impacts
• Advising clients on strategy and best practice to help avoid, manage and resolve time-related disputes
• Supporting clients with delay and loss matters, including record review, substantiation and narrative development
• Working closely with commercial/quantum experts to ensure time and cost positions are aligned across claims and disputes
• Acting as Lead Assistant (or equivalent) in support of expert witness appointments, including report inputs and technical evidence
• Coaching and training clients and internal team members on planning, delay and time-related issues
• Liaising with solicitors and legal teams to provide expert support in construction disputes
• Contributing to business development through relationship management, proposals and helping to grow the delay service line

Desired Skills and Experience

• Approximately 10 years’ post-graduate experience within the construction industry
• Strong background in live planning/programming/project controls for contracting organisations and/or delay analysis within a disputes consultancy (experience of both is highly advantageous)
• Experience acting as Lead Assistant to an Expert Witness (or similar level support role) is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of programme management, critical path principles and forensic delay analysis approaches
• Proficient with planning software such asPrimavera P6,Asta Powerprojectand/orMS Project
• Exposure to formal disputes (adjudication, arbitration, litigation) is advantageous, though not essential
• Confident, well-presented and comfortable in a client-facing role, able to communicate effectively at senior levels
• Strong working knowledge ofNECandJCTforms of contract is essential
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent)
• A Masters in Construction Law is desirable; candidates working towards further qualifications may also be considered

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consultancy focused on risk analysis and mitigation, dispute avoidance, expert witness support, coaching and training, project management, commercial management and dispute resolution.

Since its formation, the business has developed a strong and expanding client base and is well positioned to support clients nationwide through multiple UK office locations.

The consultancy is led by a highly regarded senior management team who provide excellent guidance and long-term career development opportunities.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

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