Delay and Project Monitoring Leader

International Catalyst Services, LLC; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm seeks a Construction Insurance Consultant specializing in insurance delay claims and construction progress monitoring. In this hybrid role, you'll manage complex claims while providing expert guidance and maintaining client relationships, ensuring project success across various construction sectors.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leaders

Vibrant and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in construction consulting focused on insurance delay claims.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and insurance policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage Delay in Start-Up (DSU) claims and conduct forensic analysis.
• Provide ongoing progress monitoring services for construction projects.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients regarding delay claims.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Degree in Engineering

Advanced degree or certification (e.g. PMI, PMP, AACE)

Tools

Project management software

Job description

R_303864 - Construction Insurance Consultant – Insurance Delay Claims and Construction Progress Monitoring Services

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Claims Solutions team at Marsh. This role will be based in the UK. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Marsh’s Claims Solutions is a leading provider of construction insurance claims consulting services, specialising in complex material damage, delay and quantum claims preparation. We provide clients with a claim project management service across various industries across all forms of construction including civils, infrastructure, utilities, oil and gas, and power and energy.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Construction Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering expert services in delay claims and progress monitoring, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive support throughout the lifecycle of their construction projects and to manage their complex Construction & Erection All Risks (CAR/EAR) insurance claims.

We will count on you to:

• Insurance Delay Claims Management - Preparation and management of Delay in Start-Up (DSU) claims.
• Forensic analysis to ascertain critical delays caused by insured losses and differentiate them from uninsured delays.
• Construction Progress Monitoring - Provide ongoing progress monitoring services to assess the status of construction projects, focusing on time management and identifying potential delays.
• Review project schedules and baseline programs to ensure they are reasonable and aligned with project objectives.
• Identify recovery routes for delays and advise clients on the implications of delays on project timelines and costs.
• Insurance Advisory - Collaborate with clients to support insurance placement, including conducting delay in start-up reviews and calculating proposed DSU declared values.
• Offer risk management advice and assist clients in understanding their contractual positions regarding insured and non-insured events.
• Client Engagement - Serve as a single point of contact for clients regarding forensic delay claims and progress monitoring services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, insurers, and other stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and resolution of issues.

What you need to have:

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. PMI, PMP, AACE) is a plus.
• experience in construction consulting, with a focus on insurance delay claims and project monitoring.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, insurance policies, and risk management principles.

What makes you stand out?

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in all common forms of project management software and tools

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [e-mail].

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.