Forensic Planner - Delay Analysis

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

• Opportunity to build on existing planning experience and develop your career
• 5+ years' post-grad experience in live project environments is ideal
• No Sponsorship available - Candidates must have unrestricted right to work in UK

We are searching for a Forensic Planning Consultant / Construction Delay Analyst to join an established Dispute Resolution Consultancy in the North East and Yorkshire.

Following continued growth and a strong pipeline of project work, this newly created opportunity will suit an experienced construction planner or project controls professional looking to develop specialist expertise in forensic delay analysis, construction disputes and dispute resolution.

You will work closely with an established consultant who has progressed successfully within the role, providing valuable support, mentoring and a clear pathway for your own career development.

• Up to £65,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Leeds Based with 1 day per week in Darlington - Candidates must be within commutable distance
• Hybrid working
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• CPD/Funded Training, Further Education & Professional Fees Paid
• Medical Insurance, Life Assurance and other additional benefits
• Pension salary sacrifice
• Must be UK resident with full UK working rights residing within local area.
• We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

The Role

You'll apply your existing construction planning and project controls experience to the investigation, analysis and resolution of complex construction delays and disputes. Working across a range of major construction and engineering projects, you'll help clients understand the causes and impacts of delays, assess contractual positions and develop robust, evidence-based claims and reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forensic analysis of; tender, contract and claims documentation; programmes in accordance with Society of Construction Law guidelines.
• Support in the preparation of; claims for time and delay; adjudication documentation.
• Support in drafting written reports, setting out process, conclusions and recommendations.
• Providing strategic and consultative advice through all stages of the construction project life cycle.
• Supporting senior colleagues with client engagement and contributing to the continued development of the forensic planning service.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years' post-degree experience in live project environments, ideally within construction planning, project controls or similar.
• An MSc or Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law or a similar discipline is desirable; candidates working towards a relevant qualification will also be considered.
• A sound understanding of dispute resolution procedures and contract law principles, with the motivation to develop deeper specialist expertise.
• Major construction and engineering project experience.
• Experience of and ability to operate Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC).
• Ability to prepare, assess, and interrogate construction programmes utilising various software.
• Competence in consolidating, manipulating, and interpreting large datasets.

Our Client

Our client is an established, multidisciplinary consultancy who specialise in providing expert commercial, contractual and dispute resolution services. With a proven track record spanning several decades, they have built a reputation across a wide range of industries, including construction, engineering, infrastructure, and energy, to achieve successful project outcomes. Their team of experts provide strategic advice to support businesses in managing risk, avoiding disputes, and resolving complex issues through pragmatic and effective solutions.

As a result of continued success and a strong pipeline of new project work, we are now searching for a Forensic Planning Consultant / Construction Delay Analyst to join the North East team. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your existing planning experience, learn from an established specialist and develop a long-term career in forensic delay and dispute resolution.

Candidates must live within commutable distance to Darlington or Leeds. No sponsorship available – applicants must have permanent UK working rights and live locally.

Thank you for taking an interest in the role advertised. We'd like to confirm that each CV received is read thoroughly by a trained consultant; if your application is shortlisted then you will be contacted via telephone in the first instance. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the role. However, we endeavour to consider all applicants for future opportunities; should you wish to speak to the named consultant about your application, please contact us directly.