Senior Forensic Planner – Delays & Disputes Advisory

Anzurra; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced planning professional for a senior role in Manchester. This position requires expertise in delay analysis and forensic planning within construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering advisory services throughout project lifecycles and generating fees. Strong client relationship skills and a degree in a relevant discipline are essential. The role offers the chance to take leadership on high-value projects and work closely with senior leadership and legal advisors.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in delay analysis and forensic planning within construction or engineering projects.
• Strong experience producing delay analyses and expert reports.
• Exposure to arbitration, litigation, or other forms of dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delay-related advisory services across the full project lifecycle.
• Prepare delay claims and expert reports.
• Support formal dispute resolution proceedings such as adjudication and arbitration.
• Generate fees and develop delay advisory workstreams.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Delay analysis

Forensic planning

Project controls

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced planning professional for a senior role in Manchester. This position requires expertise in delay analysis and forensic planning within construction projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering advisory services throughout project lifecycles and generating fees. Strong client relationship skills and a degree in a relevant discipline are essential. The role offers the chance to take leadership on high-value projects and work closely with senior leadership and legal advisors.