Forensic Delay Analyst — Construction Disputes Expert

MARMION; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus scheme

CPD / Funded Training

Medical Insurance & Life Assurance

Pension salary sacrifice

Job summary

Our client is a well-established dispute resolution consultancy in the North East and Yorkshire seeking a Forensic Planning Consultant / Construction Delay Analyst to join the Leeds team. The role develops specialist expertise in forensic delay analysis and construction disputes, offering mentorship and a clear path for career progression.

The successful candidate will apply planning and project controls experience to complex delay investigations across major projects, with hybrid working and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-degree experience in live project environments.
• Desirable MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law.
• Sound understanding of dispute resolution procedures and contract law principles.
• Major construction and engineering project experience.
• Experience with Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC).
• Ability to prepare, assess, and interrogate construction programmes using various software.
• Competence in consolidating, manipulating, and interpreting large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Forensic analysis of tender, contract and claims documentation and programmes.
• Support in the preparation of claims for time and delay and adjudication documentation.
• Assist in drafting written reports with conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide strategic and consultative advice through all project stages.
• Support senior colleagues with client engagement and development of the forensic planning service.

Skills

Construction planning

Project controls

Dispute resolution

Programme analysis

Data analysis

Education

MSc in Construction Law

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law

Job description

Our client is a well-established dispute resolution consultancy in the North East and Yorkshire seeking a Forensic Planning Consultant / Construction Delay Analyst to join the Leeds team. The role develops specialist expertise in forensic delay analysis and construction disputes, offering mentorship and a clear path for career progression.

The successful candidate will apply planning and project controls experience to complex delay investigations across major projects, with hybrid working and a