Director | Construction Solutions (Delay) | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Director | Construction Solutions (Delay) | Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations.

At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you.

Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

We are involved in complex, global and high-profile litigation, arbitration and investigations combining end-to-end risk advisory, investigative and disputes expertise to deliver holistic solutions for our clients.

The Construction Solutions team offers unparalleled expertise to help our clients resolve disputes, improve construction project delivery, and develop processes that ensure improved schedules and project financial performance. The practice consists of construction and engineering professionals who work on the largest projects around the world. Their services include Claims Advisory and Quantum and Delay Expert Witness Services, in support of major construction claims, and dispute resolution through ADR, Arbitration and Litigation.

The UK & Europe Construction Solutions practice operates through a network of seven UK & European offices: London, Stirling, Dublin, Munich, Berlin, Paris and Madrid, and has over 60 billable fee-earners. The team is drawn from the Construction Industry and individually and collectively, we have experience of a wide variety of projects across Building, Civil Engineering, Oil and Gas, Power, Water, and Infrastructure, across EMEA and other locations globally.

What You’ll Do

FTI Consulting’s Construction Solutions business unit is seeking professionals with experience in delay analysis, project advisory services and construction scheduling. As part of the Forensic and Litigation Consulting practice, our Construction Solutions group offers a broad range of contract advisory services to assist owners, contractors and law firms in the prevention, management and resolution of construction disputes. The successful individual will have a bachelor’s degree, typically in engineering or construction management, with experience in a contracting and/or consulting environment, performing programme management and delay and claims analysis. Prior experience in a consulting environment is not essential but would be an advantage.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing claims and schedule delay analysis.
• Providing and performing schedule management and advice.
• Assisting with the preparation of expert reports in dispute resolution procedures.
• Providing a high-quality and timely service to our Clients.

How You’ll Grow

• You’ll get the opportunity to develop your communication (written and verbal), mathematical and organizational skills.
• You’ll develop your interactional skills with senior construction and legal professionals.
• You’ll develop your knowledge and gain experience of ADR and formal dispute resolution procedures.
• You’ll develop your drafting and analytical skills, whilst experiencing a wide variety of construction and engineering projects across EMEA and others globally.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• Bachelors or master’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Up to five-seven years’ Post-Qualification Experience in the construction industry or a related profession.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), mathematical, and organizational skills.
• Proficient working knowledge of relevant industry programme management software including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project, and Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.