Project Controls Consultant - Forensic Delay

MARMION; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

CPD / Training funded

Medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension salary sacrifice

Job summary

Marmion is seeking a Forensic Delay/Project Controls Consultant in the North East, with 5+ years of live project planning experience. The role focuses on forensic delay analysis within construction disputes, offering mentoring from an established specialist and a pathway to seniority.

Darlington-based with hybrid working; salary up to £75,000 plus discretionary bonus and funded CPD. Applicants must have UK-working rights and reside within commutable distance to Darlington, with no visa

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ post-degree experience in live project environments.
• Strong understanding of dispute resolution procedures and contract law.
• Experience with major contract forms (JCT/NEC/FIDIC).
• Ability to prepare, assess and interrogate construction programmes.
• Skilled in consolidating and analysing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Forensic analysis of tender, contract and claims documents; prepare programmes per SCL guidelines.
• Independently prepare claims for time and delay; draft adjudication documents.
• Draft reports detailing processes, conclusions and recommendations.
• Provide strategic, consultative advice through all project stages.
• Support senior colleagues with client engagement and service development.

Skills

5+ years exp

Project controls

Dispute resolution

Contract forms

Programme software

Data analysis

Education

MSc in Construction Law

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Law

Job description

Project Controls Consultant - Forensic Delay

• 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

• 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

Project Controls / Forensic Delay Consultant | Darlington | Up to £75,000

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

This newly created opportunity is ideal for an experienced construction planner or project controls professional looking to develop specialist expertise in forensic delay analysis and construction disputes, with mentoring and support from an established consultant.

• Up to £75,000 pa, Dependent on Experience
• Darlington Based - Hybrid working - Candidates must be within commutable distance
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forensic analysis of; tender, contract and claims documentation; programmes in accordance with Society of Construction Law guidelines.
• Independent preparation of; claims for time and delay; adjudication documentation.
• 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 as a planner, project controls professional 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.

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. No sponsorship available – applicants must have permanent UK working rights and live locally.