Senior Consultant - Delay Analysis

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Delay Consultant to join their team. This role focuses on forensic investigation of project delays and requires significant experience in construction planning and delay analysis. Candidates will engage in advisory services related to dispute resolution and gain exposure to construction disputes in high-value residential projects.

Benefits

Cash reward for successful matches

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in construction project planning.
• Ability to work unassisted to a high standard.
• Good knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigation of project delays.
• Prepare delay analyses and reports for disputes.
• Monitor and resequence existing project programmes.

Skills

Delay analysis

Forensic investigation of project delays

Use of Primavera P6

Use of Asta Powerproject

Use of Microsoft Project

Strong written and oral presentation skills

Team working

Education

Degree level education in a construction related field

Relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law and Disputes

Job description

A bespoke, London based construction claims and disputes consultancy searching for a senior level Delay Consultant to join their growing team.

This role would particularly suit candidates currently working for traditional contractors, consultancies, or client organisations in a role where they have had significant exposure to carrying out delay analysis and using planning software such as Primavera and Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project.

This construction Delay Analyst job isperfect for candidates with the above experience who want to specialise in a delay analysis role and pursue a long-term career in claims and disputes.

The successful applicant will be required to work on a variety of commissions as part of a growing team of planners and delay analysis.

The hiring company offers a range of specialist consultancy services to its clients who are experiencing problems in their projects and do not have the in-house expertise to resolve them favourably.
Services can include:

• Advisory services in relation to dispute avoidance and dispute resolution
• Preparation of claims
• Negotiation and settlement of claims and disputes
• Support and representation in mediation and adjudication
  

Due to the nature of the services this employer offers, appointed candidates will gain exposure to a unique issues relating to construction disputes, especially within the building construction and high value residential high rise construction market.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Delay Analysis Senior Consultant Job Duties comprise:

• Forensic investigation of project delays.
• The preparation of perspective and retrospective delay analyses across a wide variety of construction and engineering projects. This will include the assimilation of technical information along with evidence of delays and the presentation of information in both programmes and reports.
• Preparing programmes for new construction projects and the monitoring and resequencing of existing programmes to ensure live works are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• The preparation of written reports for use in negotiation, as well as formal dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, and litigation; prepared as either advocate or assistant to an independent expert.
• Preparation or defence of extension of time claims on behalf of employers, main contractors, and sub-contractors.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a construction project planner, with significant exposure to and experience of delay analysis job duties & able to undertake basic tasks unassisted to a high standard
• The ability to use planning software such as Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject and Microsoft Project to extract key information and use to build an evidence based case regarding causes of delay.
• A good working knowledge of various standard forms of contract, including NEC and JCT.
• A degree of understanding of contract and law within the construction industry, with a particular understanding of matters in relation to planning and delay.
• Excellent team working skills along with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong written and oral presentation skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and circumstances.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree level education in a construction related field.
• Relevant MSc in engineering and/ or Construction Law and Disputes would be a strong advantage.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is London based, and is a bespoke claims and disputes consultancy offering both quantum and delay candidates

They are a well-established, growing business with an expert team of staff which includes accredited mediators, qualified adjudicators and practicing expert witnesses.

They have a strong network within the legal profession and are regularly approached by the lawyers and solicitors of domestic and international construction companies to provide support and guidance on problem projects.

They enjoy doing a lot of work for residential developers and contractors undertaking high end residential and mixed-use medium and high rise projects.

Nilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30 am - 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)

• Senior Consultant - Delay

  Sheffield, South Yorkshire - Up to GBP£100k DOE

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