Senior Delay Analyst

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Whilst working for this claims and disputes consultancy, you will be assigned to projects to provide consultancy services to main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

As a consultancy, the hiring company typically provides consultancy services which relate to delay and disruption. However, on occasions candidates may be required to carry out a more traditional planning tasks.

The hiring company provides services to clients working on projects across all sectors of the construction and engineering industry; however, there is a strong bias towards civils and infrastructure within their current portfolio of work.

Responsibilities and Duties

This Senior Delay Analyst role is a critical role within the business. You will report to the Director of the London office of this employer, whilst also working closely with the Director of the Northern office to provide support on projects being managed out of that office where necessary.

Duties will include:

1. Live project planning
2. Contentious and Non-contentious planning
3. Delay Analysis
4. Managing formal disputes such as adjudications
5. Value management
6. Problem solving / co-ordination
7. Reporting to clients

Desired Skills and Experience

1. Approximately 10 years experience in live project environments, preferably as a planner / project controls manager (or equivalent)
2. Candidates must have a proven ability to carry out a range of delay analysis techniques
3. Candidates must have experience of working on civils and infrastructure projects
4. Experience of and ability to operate Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC)
5. Knowledge of Delay and Disruption Analysis and the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption protocol
6. Good written and technical skills to work directly for client
7. Solid understanding of all stages of the construction process
8. Ability to travel throughout the UK, some international travel may also be required on rare occasions
9. Ability to use some or all of the following software: Primavera, Asta Powerproject, MS Project
10. Active contribution to business development

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

1. All candidates must be educated to Degree level or similar equivalent.
2. It is desired that candidates also hold a higher education qualification such as an MSc or LLM in Construction Law
3. Membership of a relevant professional body would be advantageous

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a specialist claims and disputes consultancy with a prestigious client base of tier one main contractors, regional contractors, specialist sub-contractors and client organisations. As well as operating nationally, they also have significant exposure to exciting international projects and working with clients across the globe.

Much of your work can be carried out remotely in the hiring company’s central London office despite project locations. However, on occasions it may be necessary to attend meetings at site or the client’s offices. Therefore, candidates need to be prepared to travel when required.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives