Role: Senior Project Planner
Location: Port of Nigg, Scotland
Contract type: Project contract on site.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and analyse construction schedules, project records, and contracts to identify potential and actual claims.
* Prepare and support the development of Extension of Time (EoT) and delay/disruption claims in line with contractual provisions.
* Coordinate with project controls, legal, and commercial teams to develop robust claim strategies.
* Provide independent assessments of entitlement, liability.
* Maintain detailed records and documentation to support claims or defenses.
* Assist in the negotiation and settlement of claims with contractors and clients.
* Support dispute resolution processes such as mediation, adjudication, or arbitration when required.
* Ensure claims are aligned with project objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Law, Engineering, or related field. Master’s or legal qualification is an advantage.
* Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in construction claims and dispute resolution, ideally within major infrastructure programmes.
* Solid understanding of standard construction contracts (e.g., Mainly NEC, but FIDIC or JCT is useful).
* Expertise in forensic delay analysis, planning tools (Primavera P6, MS Project), and quantum analysis.
* Strong analytical, report writing, and negotiation skills.
* Familiarity with relevant legal principles in construction claims and delay analysis methodologies (e.g., Time Impact Analysis, Windows Analysis).
Preferred Skills:
* Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, AACE, CIArb, ICE).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving attitude.