Delay Analyst - Consultant

Gold Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Trainee Delay Analyst to join its specialist team. The role involves supporting senior analysts in delay analysis and project advisory tasks, contributing to reports, and learning delay analysis methodologies. This opportunity offers a starting salary of £40-60,000, comprehensive training, and clear career progression within a dynamic consultancy environment.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Qualifications

• Demonstrable UK site experience, ideally as an engineer, planner, or coordinator.
• Exposure to planning and project controls is advantageous.
• Enthusiasm to develop a long-term career in delay analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior delay analysts in delivering delay analysis for claims and disputes.
• Support collation and review of project records and timelines.
• Prepare clear written reports and technical narratives.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong written communication

Confidence in presenting information

Education

Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Title: Delay Analyst - Consultant
Location: Central London
Salary: £40-60,000 + package

A leading construction consultancy based in Central London is seeking a highly motivated Trainee Delay Analyst to join its specialist delay and advisory team. This is an exceptional opportunity for individuals with UK site experience who are looking to transition into, or further develop, a career in delay analysis, planning support, and project advisory. You will work alongside a team of respected delay experts, supporting them across a diverse portfolio of UK and international projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior delay analysts and experts in the delivery of delay analysis for claims, disputes, adjudications, and project advisory commissions.
• Support the collation, organisation, and review of project records, programmes, daily logs, and progress information.
• Help develop as‑built timelines and undertake comparative analysis against baseline and updated programmes.
• Contribute to the preparation of clear, concise written reports and technical narratives.
• Participate in site visits, interviews, and fact‑finding exercises to build accurate, evidence‑based assessments.
• Work collaboratively with planners, project controls staff, engineers, and commercial teams within both the consultancy and client organisations.
• Commit to structured learning and development to build capability in delay analysis methodologies, planning software, and expert support.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrable UK site experience – ideally as an engineer, planner, site manager, or project coordinator – with a solid appreciation of construction processes, sequencing, and methods.
• Exposure to planning, project controls, or delay‑related tasks is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong analytical mindset, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical information.
• Enthusiasm to develop a long‑term career in delay analysis and dispute resolution.
• Confident communicator with strong written skills and the ability to present information clearly and logically.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general IT tools; familiarity with planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject) is beneficial.
• Degree‑qualified in engineering, construction management, or a related discipline preferred.

Offer

• Starting salary of £40–60,000
• Pension, Healthcare, Life Assurance, Private Medical
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced delay and planning experts.
• Clear career progression into delay analysis, project advisory, and expert services.
• Exposure to high‑profile UK projects across multiple sectors.
• Competitive salary, benefits package, and support with professional development/accreditation.

If you are looking for a new career challenge in planning and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity, please apply by sending your CV or call Matt Lilburn on (phone number removed) for further information quoting reference 72384.

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