Consultants - Delay Analysis/ Forensic Planning

HKA is one of the world’s leading privately owned, independent providers of consulting, expert and advisory services for the construction, manufacturing, process and technology industries.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on engaging our people across diverse and multi-discipline teams.
• Working for a business that values and supports career development and growth through mentoring and providing opportunities to take your career to the next stage.
• The opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected experts in our industry on international large scale projects and complex cases.

The Opportunity

HKA have an excellent reputation for developing our employees' careers and supporting growth. Our delay team is looking for all levels of Consultants, including those who have experience in delay analysis and those that have a keen interest in this area with a solid background in construction.

The Role:

• Providing support to the team by providing planning, programming, and scheduling analysis.
• Retrospective and forensic analysis of projects in dispute.
• Exposure to various construction projects, both in terms of sector, size and location including high profile and international.
• Ensuring that all data necessary is both available, factual, and reliable for the Lead or Expert to make decisions.
• Be a direct contributor to the production of work products including data management, data analysis, research, forensic investigation, and report writing.

Skills and Experience:

Ideally, you will possess the following skills and experience:

• Qualified in a construction related subject.
• Strong background in construction industry with experience gained on live project planning.
• An advanced knowledge of Primavera P3 and P6.

For Senior Roles:

• Demonstrable knowledge of the various principles of delay analysis.
• Preparation of delay claims, management of disputes and demonstrable ability in assessing the time impact of compensation events.
• Equally considered are those with a strong construction background looking to make a move into delay analysis/construction claims.

What we offer:

At HKA, we recognise that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA. We are committed to responding to all applicants who apply by the closing date.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business to the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy. Please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.