Manager - Delay

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Delay Manager to join their prestigious Construction Disputes division in London. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside leading experts on high-profile international disputes, providing analytical support and gaining exposure to the legal arena. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in delay analysis and a relevant construction degree, with the potential for professional growth and chartered status sponsorship. This is a unique chance to enhance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, tackling some of the most significant challenges in the construction sector.

Benefits

Cash reward for successful matches

Professional development sponsorship

Networking opportunities with industry experts

Qualifications

• Relevant construction-related degree is essential.
• Experience in delay analysis and dispute resolution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level analytical support on disputes related to arbitration.
• Take independent responsibility for sections of expert reports.

Skills

Delay analysis experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of dispute resolution procedures

Site-based experience

Planning software (Primavera P6, Asta Power Project)

Education

Construction-related degree

Chartered status or willingness to complete

Tools

Primavera P6

Asta Power Project

Job description

A Delay Manager role exists within the Delay division of a prestigious Construction Disputes firm headquartered in Central London.

The successful candidate will have prior experience of working in a delay-orientated role on disputes that have gone to arbitration or litigation.

You will work as part of a team with direct communication with industry-leading experts, on major international disputes.

The hiring company is willing to offer a highly competitive salary and benefits to the right candidate.

Due to the reputation of key individuals within this business, the hiring company carries out independent expert services on some of the largest and most high-profile arbitrations in the world.

For example, leading the construction disputes for all major airports in the Middle East!

Responsibilities and Duties

This role's primary function will be to provide high-level analytical support to one of the business's experts on one or more disputes. Specific disputes will often be in relation to arbitration or litigation proceedings.

The successful candidate will be given more responsibilities as they progress within the role, such as taking independent responsibility for specific sections of the expert report.

You will also gain exposure to meeting with solicitors and personnel within the legal arena generally, hence increasing your network and reputation.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience working with a disputes/expert witness consultancy
• Previous site-based experience and a strong understanding of design and engineering.
• Candidates will have some delay analysis experience
• A general understanding of dispute resolution procedures would be advantageous. Although full training and support will be offered, including later sponsorship of the Masters in Construction Law.
• Candidates should have some exposure to planning software such as Primavera P6 and/or Asta Power Project.
• Excellent communication and written skills
• A highly analytical mind with the ability to scrutinise documents and delay-related issues within a dispute.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A relevant construction-related degree or similar equivalent qualification is essential.
• Ideally chartered or willingness to complete this.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a market-leading construction consultancy that specializes in providing independent expert services on major international disputes. You will work alongside several leading industry experts on exciting high-profile, high-value disputes.

The team has extensive experience working on projects in a variety of industries, such as energy, real estate, offshore, oil and gas, transportation, IT, and defence.

A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.

0800 689 4841
(Office hours 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday)

and get a £500-£1000 cash reward for successful matches.