Construction Delay Analyst

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Central London is looking for an entry-level Delay Analyst. You will assist a delay expert in conducting forensic analysis on construction disputes. This is a unique opportunity to receive training and develop your skills. Candidates should have a degree in civil engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive salary of £50k - £70k and includes flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Contribution to pension plan

Private health insurance

Mobile phone

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a relevant role (civil engineer, construction planner, etc.).
• Ability to understand disputes comprehensively.
• Experience in delay analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Support lead delay expert in forensic analysis.
• Compile as-built progress data.
• Investigate causes of delay.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Presentation skills

Delay investigation

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Industry standard programming software

Job description

A fantastic entry level / early career construction Delay Analyst job vacancy to assist a highly respected delay expert witness and delay team on a variety of domestic and international construction disputes.

This is a rare and really exciting opportunity to get into the world of construction disputes, working closely alongside a Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recommended delay expert and premium team of experienced delay consultants.

You will work closely with the expert witness and provide forensic analysis on a number of reports, while receiving premium training and support to develop your skills and capabilities to ultimately become a delay expert yourself.

Your employer's office is in Central London and the employer is happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, which will include regular days in the office as well as some home working where appropriate.

In this Delay Analyst role, you will gain exposure to an exciting variety of construction dispute-related work. Your primary job duty will be to assist the expert witness to carry out forensic analysis on a number of disputes at any one time.

Types of work that you will gain exposure to supporting the expert witness on include:

• Arbitration
• Adjudication
• Mediation reports
• General claims and disputes advisory work

Responsibilities and Duties

Your primary role will be to provide support to the lead delay expert in carrying out methodical and thorough forensic analysis related to multiple disputes. Specific duties may include but are not limited to:

• Compiling as-built progress data
• Investigating causes of delay
• Developing factual chronologies of events

Desired Skills and Experience

• Candidates will require circa 4+ years of experience as a minimum in a relevant role such as a civil engineer, mechanical engineer, construction planner or construction project manager.
• You will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of the nature of the dispute being analysed.
• You will need to have a general appreciation of the common methods of delay analysis.
• You will need to be able to forensically investigate and analyse baseline and progress updated programmes using the industry standard programming software packages.
• Able to conduct methodical, thorough and detailed investigations and analysis to establish facts relevant to the nature, extent and causes of delay.
• You will be able to demonstrate a high quality of presentation skills, both written and oral.
• An appreciation for the time and cost constraints under which expert witness work is carried out.
• Able to take on board, and react positively to, constructive criticism.
• Able to engage with confidence with solicitors and clients.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A Degree in a relevant subject, possibly BSc Civil Engineering

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a small / niche but highly regarded disputes consultancy with WWL recommended Delay and Quantum experts in the business.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Basic Salary in the region of £50k - £70k p/a dependant on experience

Contribution to the candidate’s personal pension plan

Private health insurance cover

Mobile phone

Relevant professional fees paid

Annual discretionary bonus