Associate Director - Delay Analysis

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction claims consultancy in Central London is seeking an Associate Director for Delay Analysis. The successful candidate will manage their workload, working on building sector projects and providing dispute resolution services. This role requires significant experience in construction planning and an excellent understanding of various planning methodologies. Competitive salary between £80K - £110K plus bonuses.

Benefits

Generous Bonus Scheme

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a construction project planner.
• Ability to use various planning software.
• Good knowledge of contract and law in construction.

Responsibilities

• Forensic investigation of project delays.
• Preparation of analyses of delays and reports.
• Preparation of defence of extension of time claims.

Skills

Delay analysis using differing methodologies

Construction project planning

Using planning software (Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project)

Strong written and oral presentation skills

Team working skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements

Organizing multiple commissions

Education

Degree in construction management or engineering

Qualifications in Construction Law

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

An Associate Director for Delay Analysis is required to join a market leading construction claims consultancy in their Central London office.

successful candidate must be able to manage their own workload and be self-sufficient while working on projects / disputes.

You will work predominantly on building sector projects using your delay analysis / forensic planning skills to provide dispute resolution services. Many of the hiring company’s clients will be major UK contractors so experience of planning on building projects will be advantageous.

Die to the nature of the role, you will gain exposure to a variety of projects / disputes over the course of a 12 month period.

Responsibilities and Duties

This role is a critical role within the business Delay division. You will report directly into the Director of the division and work closely with senior strategic management within the business in providing Delay related claims and Expert Witness services to your clients.

Specific duties will include:

• Forensic investigation of project delays.
• The preparation of prospective and retrospective analyses of delays across a wide variety of construction and engineering projects. This will include the assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports.
• Preparing programmes for new construction projects or revision of existing programmes to ensure works are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• The preparation of written reports for use in dispute resolution processes, including mediation, adjudication and litigation; prepared as either advocate or assistant to an independent expert.
• Preparation or defence of extension of time claims on behalf of employers, main contractors and sub-contractors.
• Working independently or with client teams to carry out ‘live’ planning assistance.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Significant experience as a construction project planner.
• The ability to use a variety of planning software, including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project.
• A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract including NEC and JCT.
• A degree of understanding of contract and law within the construction industry, with a particular understanding of matters relating to planning and delay.
• The ability to carry out delay analysis using differing methodologies; both prospectively and retrospectively.
• Excellent team working skills along with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.
• The ability to work and organise multiple commissions.
• An excellent knowledge of construction techniques.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree qualified in construction management, engineering or other similar equivalent is strongly preferred
• Any further qualifications in Construction Law are beneficial but not essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The company is a leading construction claims consultancy in the UK. They predominantly work by providing their expertise to clients in regards to major and minor claims, as well as providing advice over the life cycle of a project as consultants.

Headed up by Directors with experience of working for some of the most reputable business in the industry, they retain much of their work from previous engagements. They have an excellent reputation in the market place for providing claims and expert services in Quantum and Delay.

Working on projects across numerous locations, they provide great project exposure and an opportunity to learn from the best in the business in the construction claims sector.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£80K - £110K
+ Generous Bonus Scheme
+ Other benefits including pension

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

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