Senior Delay Consultant job in Birmingham (MAX9826) - Maxim Recruitment
Senior Delay ConsultantRef MAX9826
Consultant: Nilam Modhwadia
Region: Midlands and East Anglia
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Negotiable
Job Posted: 30/06/2023
Type: Permanent
Status: Live: Interviewing now
An exciting Senior Delay Consultant job located in Birmingham.
You will work within the specialist claims and disputes division of a large multinational consultancy.
The client is looking to hire strong Project Managers or Project Planners who have had exposure to using planning software and delay analysis techniques as part of their traditional PM role.
This role would suit Consultants currently working within delay disputes, Delay Senior Consultants as well as Senior Planning Engineers/Senior Planners who are seeking progression within disputes and can demonstrate significant delay experience on live projects/contracts.
Responsibilities and DutiesSupport senior staff on projects/assignments requiring planning and delay analysis expertise.Live planning work and handling delay claims on live projects.Working on formal disputes that are preparing for adjudications and similar resolution techniques.Assist in drafting detailed expert witness reports for use in formal dispute resolution proceedings.Support an expert witness in arbitration and litigation proceedings.Critically analyse project and major programme performance, identifying root causes of distress.Contribute to client meetings.Support colleagues with project deliverables.Assist clients, lawyers, and counsel in developing their position where required.Undertake research and development of emerging industry-related technologies and keep up with developments within own technical area of expertise.Advise clients on problematic projects, including dispute avoidance tactics and alternative resolution techniques.Act as an ambassador championing the Contract Services delivered by the consultancy in the industry.Desired Skills and Experience5+ years of relevant construction and engineering industry experience.Experience in managing programmes, using planning software, and delay analysis techniques.Exposure to carrying out delay analysis on formal disputes such as adjudication, arbitration, or litigation is beneficial but not essential.Exposure to EOT claims is desired.Experience in developing and pursuing claims up or down the supply chain.Ability to understand and articulate Client requirements and their desired outcomes.Strong motivation to progress in a specialist claims and disputes environment.Good continuity of employment is desired.Strong working knowledge of common planning software such as Primavera, Asta PowerProject, TILOS, CEMAR, and Excel.Strong analytical skills are required.Qualifications/Educational RequirementsDegree level education in a construction-related field or similar equivalent qualification is desired.Membership to a professional body such as the CIOB or CIArb would be advantageous.Relevant MSc in engineering and/or Construction Law and Disputes LLM would be a strong advantage.Employing Company Overview and ProfileThe hiring company is one of the largest and most reputable consultancies with multiple offices throughout the UK.
They provide a variety of advisory services to their clients in relation to claims and contractual issues, formal disputes such as adjudications, and expert witness services.
They offer excellent career prospects for candidates wanting to dedicate their career to claims and disputes related work.
Additional Benefits Package and IncentivesCompetitive salary in the region of £60k (DOE).Car allowance.33 days holiday inclusive of 8 Bank holidays.Pension scheme with employer matching contributions up to 5%.Health insurance.Medical insurance.Life insurance.Personal accident cover.Apply for this jobNilam Modhwadia is our specialist consultant managing this position.
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