Forensic Planner

Maxim Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in dispute resolution is seeking a Forensic Planner in Manchester to deliver claims and expert witness services. This role offers exposure to varied projects within the construction industry, focusing on delay analysis and expert report writing. The position provides opportunities to work alongside reputable experts and offers a competitive salary package ranging from £40k to £55k, plus bonuses.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Pre and post contract planning experience.
• Significant use of planning software.
• Some exposure to delay analysis is desired.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to the lead expert.
• High level expert report writing.
• Provision of specialist expert advice.

Skills

Planning experience on large scale projects

Use of planning software such as Primavera P6

Excellent report writing skills

Highly IT literate

Excellent time management

Ambitious about a career in dispute resolution

Education

Membership to a relevant professional body

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Powerprojects

Job description

Project Details

Working in this role you will gain exposure to working with a variety of clients, where you will assist in the delivery of claims, dispute resolution, advisory and expert witness services. This could relate to projects in any sector of the construction industry.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Providing assistance to the lead expert
• High level expert report writing
• Provision of specialist expert advice
• Schedule / programme analysis
• Assessing lost productivity
• Assessing defective construction
• Assessing delay and disruption damages
• Providing advisory services

Desired Skills and Experience

• Pre and post contract Planning experience on large scale projects
• Significant use of planning software’s including Primavera P6 or Asta Powerprojects
• Some exposure to delay analysis in your planning roles is desired, however full training can be given for highly competent project planners
• Excellent report writing skills is essential
• Highly IT literate
• Excellent time management
• Ambitious and passionate about a career in dispute resolution is essential

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• Membership to a relevant professional body is desired

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a reputable and established consultancy offering a range of dispute resolution and advisory services to their clients. This can include work in relation to disputes that are heading for adjudication, mediation, arbitration or litigation.

The successful Forensic Planner will work alongside highly reputable experts on an appealing variety of projects and disputes which will be a great career move for any aspiring Delay Analysts with ambitions for a successful dispute resolution career.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

As a guide (Circa £40k - £55k basic salary)

• Bonus