Project Details
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 provide 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 Planning and Delay Analyst role is a critical role within the business. You will report to the Director of the Darlington office of this employer, whilst also working closely with the Director of the Central London office to provide support on projects being managed out of that office where necessary.
Duties will include:
1. Tender planning
2. Live project planning
3. Contentious and Non-contentious planning
4. Delay Analysis
5. Managing formal disputes such as adjudications
6. Value management
7. Detail design
8. Problem solving / co-ordination
9. Reporting to clients
Desired Skills and Experience
10. Candidates must have a proven ability to carry out a range of delay analysis techniques
11. Candidates must have experience of working on civils and infrastructure projects
12. Experience of and ability to operate Standard Forms of Contract (JCT/NEC/FIDIC)
13. Excellent communicating skills
14. Good written and technical skills to work directly for client
15. Solid understanding of all stages of the construction process
16. Ability to travel throughout UK, some international travel may also be required on rare occasions
17. Ability to use some or all of the following software: Primavera, Asta Powerproject, MS Project
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
18. All candidates must be educated to Degree level or similar equivalent.
19. It is desired that candidates also hold a higher education qualification such as an MSc or LLM in Construction Law
20. 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.
A full client employer profile will be provided to applicants shortlisted for interview.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
21. Salary: £55k - £75k (DOE)
22. Discretionary Bonus Scheme
23. Pension
24. Medical and Life Insurance
25. Hybrid Working
26. Additional holidays for long service
27. Further education sponsorship
28. Professional fees paid