Delay Analyst

Maxim Recruitment; Midlands, Dudley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading disputes consultancy as a Delay Analyst in Dudley, where you can enhance your planning expertise and engage in various dispute resolution processes. This role emphasizes project autonomy, exposure to forensic analysis, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team, aiming to achieve key legal outcomes.

Benefits

Cash reward for successful placements

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a construction project planner.
• Some exposure to delay analysis is preferred.
• Membership to a professional body like CIOB or CIArb is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Updating project programmes and managing contracts.
• Scheduling, monitoring programmes, and assessing risks.
• Writing reports for negotiations and dispute resolution procedures.

Skills

Report writing

Project management

Delay analysis

Education

Degree in construction-related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

A new and exciting Delay Analyst job opportunity to work in Dudley with experts in a specialist Planning and Forensic Delay analysis division for an established disputes consultancy.

This client is seeking an ambitious Planner to join their Construction and Engineering disputes team, providing a range of planning and alternative dispute resolution services to clients.

This Dudley-based position is particularly suitable for planners with some disputes experience and a passion for dispute resolution work, especially those looking to gain more exposure to forensic planning and delay analysis.

The client prides itself on delivering high-quality solutions to various commercial, contractual, and strategic issues faced by the UK and international petrochemical engineering and construction industries.

The role offers the chance to work autonomously on projects and support senior delay experts in arbitration matters to help clients achieve desired legal outcomes.

Responsibilities and Duties

Specific duties include:

• Updating project programmes
• Contract administration
• Supporting contractors with NEC contracts
• Providing ad-hoc client support
• Managing contractual obligations from procurement to final account
• Scheduling, monitoring programmes, and assessing risks
• Writing reports for negotiations and dispute resolution procedures such as adjudication, mediation, and litigation

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years of experience as a construction project planner
• Good understanding of building work
• Experience in live project controls (not necessarily within disputes)
• Some exposure to delay analysis, with training available
• Ability to update and produce programmes and schedules for live projects
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 or Asta Powerproject (or both)
• Exceptional report writing skills with persuasive language
• Ability to work independently
• Ambitious and aligned with the company's core values

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in a construction-related field or equivalent qualification
• Membership to a professional body like CIOB or CIArb is advantageous

Company Overview

Maxim Recruitment collaborates with construction dispute organizations worldwide, including the UK, Middle East, Hong Kong, Asia, Canada, and others. This role is with an established disputes consultancy with offices across the UK, offering planning, quantity surveying, dispute resolution, and advisory services tailored to client needs.

This position is a great career move for aspiring Planners seeking more delay analysis exposure or a career in construction disputes. A detailed employer profile will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.

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

Applicants can receive a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful placements.