Senior Consultant - Planning

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 76 500 - 93 500; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Further Education Sponsorship

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Hybrid working Opportunity

Résumé du poste

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their prestigious team, focusing on planning and delay analysis. The ideal candidate will collaborate on complex projects, offering expert guidance on disputes while enjoying an excellent career progression path and a competitive salary package. This role emphasizes client interaction, with opportunities to enhance skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
• Strong background in live planning or prior delay analysis experience.
• Equipped to handle formal disputes like adjudications and arbitrations.

Responsabilités

• Provide support on complex disputes, assist Delay Analysts.
• Guide clients on construction programmes.
• Report writing and representation in tribunals.

Connaissances

Delay Analysis

Dispute Resolution

Planning and Programming

Client-Facing Skills

Formation

Degree Level Qualification

Masters in Construction Law

Outils

P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

Description du poste

This is a fantastic opportunity for planning and delay looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will have experience in delay analysis and dispute resolution.

Working alongside an expert senior management team, you will gain exposure to claims, adjudications, and expert witness work while supporting clients in resolving complex construction disputes.

If you're looking for a role with a prestigious consultancy, a strong pipeline of interesting projects, and a clear career progression path, this could be the perfect move for you.

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including Tier-One main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Senior Consultant, you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work.

You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role:

• Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues.
• Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them.
• Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
• Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss.
• Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and non-controversial time-related issues.
• Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients.
• Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals.
• Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes

Desired Skills and Experience

• Circa 7+ years of post-graduate experience in the construction industry.
• Strong background in live planning & programming for contractors OR prior experience in delay analysis within a disputes consultancy.
• Proficiency in P6, Asta Powerproject, and MS Project.
• Understanding of standard forms of contract (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Client-facing, well-presented, and highly articulate.
• Experience in formal disputes would be ideal (e.g. adjudication, arbitration, litigation)

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Qualified to degree level
• A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable, but not essential
  

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This construction consultancy specializes in risk analysis, dispute resolution, expert witness services, and commercial management. With multiple offices across the UK, they have built a strong reputation and a growing client base.

The firm is led by a highly experienced senior management team, offering excellent guidance, professional development, and career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career with a respected disputes consultancy, apply now!

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

+ Basic Salary up to £85k (DOE)
+ Car allowance
+ Private Medical Insurance
+ Healthcare
+ Life Assurance
+ Further Education Sponsorship
+ Pension
+ Discretionary Bonus
+ Hybrid working Opportunity

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 - Planning

  Birmingham, West Midlands - Up to £85k DOE

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