Associate Director Delay Analysis

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Delay Analysis in London. This role involves providing expert advisory services to building contractors facing project delays, ensuring effective dispute resolution and strategic leadership. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in construction project planning and delay analysis methodologies, utilizing advanced planning software to prepare detailed reports and assist in negotiations. Join a bespoke consultancy renowned for its expertise in construction disputes, where you will face exciting challenges and contribute to impactful projects. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a construction project planner.
• Strong understanding of delay analysis and contract law in construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations of project delays.
• Prepare delay analyses and reports for dispute resolution.

Skills

Construction Project Planning

Delay Analysis Methodologies

Planning Software (Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project)

Contract Law Understanding

Written and Oral Presentation Skills

Organizational Skills

Construction Techniques Knowledge

Education

Higher Qualification in Construction Law or Equivalent

Membership to Professional Body (CIArb, MCIOB)

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

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Associate Director Delay Analysis, London

Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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119

Posted:

11.04.2025

Expiry Date:

26.05.2025

Job Description:

This employer offers a range of specialist consultancy services to its clients, most of whom are major players within the building contracting or management contracting sector within the London and/or south east England region. These reputable national and international contractors will be experiencing problems with delays on an important and large-sized project and do not have the in-house expertise available at the right level to resolve them favourably.

As Delay Associate Director, through your employer you will provide the building contractors with services that can include:

• Advisory services in relation to dispute avoidance and dispute resolution
• Strategic leadership and practical help to prepare claims
• Assist with the negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes
• Provide support and representation in mediation and adjudication as required
• Where needed, the company can provide Expert Witness and advisory services for arbitration and litigation proceedings if needed

Due to the nature of the services that this leading claims and dispute employer offers, candidates employed will gain exposure to a wide range of scenarios and situations that require careful problem identification and solving and that will offer great challenges and satisfaction once successfully completed.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Forensic investigation of project delays.
• The preparation of prospective and retrospective delay analyses across a wide variety of construction and engineering projects to include the assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports.
• The preparation of written reports for use in negotiation, as well as formal dispute resolution processes such as 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.
• Preparing programmes for new construction projects and the monitoring and resequencing of existing programmes to ensure live works are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A minimum of three years’ experience as a construction project planner.
• A detailed understanding of different methods of delay analysis and the ability to apply those methodologies, both prospectively and retrospectively gained from undertaking live works of this type.
• The ability to use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project.
• A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT.
• A demonstrable understanding of contract law within the construction industry, with a particular understanding of matters relating to planning and delay.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• The ability to work and organise multiple commissions.
• An excellent knowledge of construction techniques.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Studying towards or achieved a higher qualification in construction law or similar equivalent is desired.
• Membership to a relevant professional body such as CIArb, MCIOB or similar equivalents could be advantageous.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This Maxim Recruitment client of many years is a London-based, bespoke claims and disputes consultancy with 25+ staff. They are a well-established and growing business with an expert team which includes accredited mediators, qualified adjudicators and practicing expert witnesses. They have a strong network within the legal profession and are regularly approached by the lawyers and solicitors of domestic and international construction companies to provide support and guidance on problem projects, particularly in relation to building construction projects.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Basic salary in the region of £95,000 to £120,000 depending on experience at this level
+ Pension
+ Bonus