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Associate Director - Planning & Delay, Manchester
Client: Maxim Recruitment
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Logistics
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 2d8f58f8de07
Job Views: 13
Posted: 29.04.2025
Expiry Date: 13.06.2025
Job Description:
The client prides itself on working within all sectors of the construction and engineering industry. Therefore, this role offers a variety of project exposure on domestic and international projects.
This role suits experienced Planners with significant Delay Analysis experience or Senior/Managing Consultants working within delay disputes, as well as current Delay Associate Directors with substantial delay experience on live projects/contracts who can work independently.
You will gain exposure as an expert witness or support an expert witness on projects involving significant disputes, potentially preparing for mediation and adjudication, alongside traditional planning responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Duties
Specific duties include (but are not limited to):
* Forensic analysis in alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
* Providing clear and impartial evidence for tribunals (ADR)
* Managing and developing the planning team
* Controlling, managing, and reporting contractual obligations from procurement to final account
* Determining schedules, monitoring programmes, and understanding risks
* Writing reports for negotiations and formal dispute resolution including adjudication, mediation, and litigation, either as an advocate or as an assistant to a neutral expert
* Providing accurate assessments of progress
* Participating in business development to generate work and attract clients
Desired Skills and Experience
* 5+ years of experience as a construction project planner
* Experience in delay analysis and narrative writing to a high standard
* Pre- and post-contract planning experience on large-scale, complex projects
* Ability to produce and interpret programmes and schedules for live projects
* Proficiency in Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, or both
* Exceptional report-writing skills with persuasive language
* Comfortable in a client-facing role
* Leadership and management experience
* Ambitious individual aligned with the company’s growth values
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* Degree in a construction-related field or equivalent qualification
* Membership in a professional body such as CIOB or CIArb (advantageous)
* Relevant MSc in Engineering or Construction Law and Disputes (LLM) (strong advantage)
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Maxim Recruitment collaborates with construction dispute organizations worldwide, including the UK, Middle East, Hong Kong, Asia, Canada, and others. The hiring company is a reputable, established consultancy with offices globally, offering planning, quantity surveying, dispute resolution, and advisory services, particularly in disputes heading for adjudication and mediation. They value ambition, self-development, and ongoing training.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
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