Construction Delay Analyst

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

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London seeks a Construction Delay Analyst to support expert witnesses in forensic analysis and construction disputes. This early career position offers training, flexible schedules, and a competitive salary package including bonuses and benefits. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and the drive to excel in construction delay analysis.

Benefits

Pension

Private health insurance cover

Mobile phone

Annual discretionary bonus

Relevant professional fees paid

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an engineer or planner desired.
• Familiarity with various delay analysis methods.
• Willingness to learn the Society of Construction Law methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist expert witnesses with forensic analysis.
• Investigate causes of project delays.
• Deliver analysis timely to establish causes.

Skills

Knowledge of delay analysis techniques

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Tools

P6

Powerproject

Job description

Excellent opportunity for a construction Delay Analyst to join a highly regarded construction delay and expert witness team and work on a variety of domestic and international construction disputes. This is an entry-level early career Construction Delay Analyst job.

Working as a part of a premium team of experienced delay analysts and a Who's Who Legal (WWL) recommended delay expert, this is a rare and extremely exciting chance to step into the world of construction disputes.

While receiving premiumtraining and support to develop your abilities and skills so that you can work towards becoming adelay expert yourself, you will work collaboratively with the testifying expert witness and perform forensic analysis on several projects concurrently.

The employer in Central Londonis open to discussing flexible working schedules, which may include both regular office days and, some time spent working from home.

You will be exposed to a broad range of construction dispute-related duties in this Delay Analyst role. Your main responsibility will be to assist the expert witness to performforensic analysis on several projectsconcurrently. This will cover both localand international disputes with values normally between £2 and £10 million, but sometimes exceeding £200 million.

You will undertake the following work while assisting the expert witness:

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

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of this Construction Delay Analyst job include the following:

• To investigatethe causes of delay
• Apply your knowledge of a range ofdelay analysis techniques
• Developfactual chronologies of events
• Deliver timely analysis of construction projects to establish thecauses of delay

You will gain knowledge and experience while working alongside the expert in a structured waywith the long-term objective of preparing you to eventually be able to carry out the lead delay expert role independently.

Desired Skills and Experience

Previous Construction Delay Analyst experience desired includes:

• Experience of working as a engineer or planner
• Work as a team to providebaseline and submissions of the schedule.
• Good working knowledge of a variety of planning software (e.g., P6, Powerproject)
• Knowledge ofvariousanalysis and investigatingmethods (e.g., As-Planned vs. As-Built, Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis)
• Able to interact confidently with clients and solicitors.
• An appreciation of or the willingness to research and learn the common methods of delay analysis, as set out in the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol.
• High quality ofpresentationskills, both written and oral.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

A relevant construction degree such as a BSc in Civil Engineering

Employing Company Overview and Profile

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

The candidate may have several options for where to work in central London as well as the possibility of some home working since this employer is flexible with the candidate's work schedules and has a collaborative working environment.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

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

+ Pension
+ Private health insurance cover
+ Mobile phone
+ Relevant professional fees paid
+ Annual discretionary bonus

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position

07441 343 671
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK

• Construction Delay Analyst

  London - £50k - £70k DOE plus Discretionary Bonus

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