Senior Claims Consultant

Systech International; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Claims Consultant to work remotely from Bali, with periodic business trips across APAC and Australia. The successful candidate will provide expert contractual and claims advice, prepare and negotiate claims reports, and evaluate project delays in collaboration with both local and remote teams. Candidates should have over 10 years of major infrastructure project experience and relevant qualifications including a BSc in Quantity Surveying. A UK passport is preferred for visa purposes.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Work-life balance

Mobility and residency visa

Involvement in major projects

Develop professional skills

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in major international infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Mobile and flexible for business trips.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on claims strategy.
• Prepare and present quantum, delay, and disruption claims.
• Analyze project records and notices.
• Coordinate forensic planning resources on claims.

Skills

Claims strategy advisory

Contractual and claims advice

Delay and disruption claims

Forensic examination

Negotiation skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

MCIArb membership

Tools

Delay analysis software

Job description

Bali – Remote – with occasional business trips across APAC and Australia

DIRECT REPORT

Regional Director

SECONDARY REPORTS

Group Managing Director

The Brief

Systech has several exciting opportunities available to Senior Claims Consultants who are interested in being Bali based, working for a leading construction consultancy. You will work remotely from Bali, preparing delay, prolongation, and disruption claims on behalf of Systech’s Asia Pacific and Australia client base.

As a Senior Claims Consultant, you will be responsible for providing clients with effective and accurate contractual and claims advice, based on detailed and thorough forensic examination, and analysis of project information and data.

You will also be required to prepare and write formal quantum and commercial claims reports, working independently and with minimum supervision, to put forward reasoned, logical arguments to support claims events, and assist with the presentation and negotiation of successful claims.

The chosen candidate will have an opportunity to travel across APAC and Australia on business trips, with any single overseas visit lasting a maximum duration of 4 weeks. These overseas visits will likely entail gathering information, conducting witness interviews, supporting the assignment lead, and presenting to clients.

The role will involve working closely with both remote and locally based team members, liaising with our highly skilled delay analysts, and assignment leads, providing a coordinated and effective solution to Systech’s clients throughout the region.

Company

Established in 1991, Systech continues to grow providing responsive, high quality multi-disciplinary services to support the delivery of major construction, infrastructure, and energy projects. Our team of over 500 professionals deliver services over the full lifespan of projects – from bid to handover – from our offices across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas.

The Role

• Advise clients on claims strategy, making recommendations on how our client’s specific claim objectives can be achieved
• Preparation, negotiation and presentation of quantum, delay, and disruption claims
• Assessment of project delays and quantification of associated prolongation and/or disruption costs in the context of delay and disruption claims
• To give clients an honest appraisal of their contractual and commercial position
• Analysis of facts and evidence including records and notice
• Oversee and coordinate forensic planning resource on specific claims assignments

What We Need

• British Degree (BSc in Quantity Surveying)
• Have obtained MRICS and MCIArb membership status
• Minimum 10 years international major infrastructure project experience
• Extensive knowledge of main standard forms of contract including NEC and FIDIC
• Must be able to demonstrate the necessary experience and expertise in producing delay & disruption claims
• Not expected to be adept in delay analysis but an understanding of the different methodologies and associated software is required
• Experience of dispute avoidance and resolution
• Able to work Single Status when required to travel on business trips
• Have a strong interest in working throughout the Far East
• UK passport holders preferred (preferable for foreign worker visa requirements) Other nationalities will be considered (visa restrictions may apply in some locations)
• Must be mobile, flexible and have an excellent health record

What We Can Offer

• An opportunity to work remotely from Bali with all the benefits that it has to offer
• Single or accompanies status
• Involvement in some of the world’s largest infrastructure projects
• An advisory role supporting key clients across the APAC and Australia region
• Opportunities to travel throughout the APAC and Australia region
• Develop your skillset by working alongside the best claims and disputes practitioners
• High-quality and varied workload
• If you are seeking further qualifications, Systech can provide an auspicious environment
• Competitive remuneration linked to personal billing
• Cheap cost of living
• Positive work-life balance
• Mobilisation and demobilisation flights
• 5-year Bali working and resident visa
• A minimum of 6 months of the year spent working from Bali, but expect more