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Managing Consultant - Delay, Central London
Client:
Maxim Recruitment
Location:
Central London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Consulting
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
06f5634a8e7d
Job Views:
20
Posted:
14.03.2025
Expiry Date:
28.04.2025
Job Description:
Excellent opportunity for a construction Delay Managing Consultant/Associate Director to join a highly regarded construction delay and expert witness team and work on a variety of domestic and international construction disputes.
You will work closely alongside a Who’s Who Legal (WWL) recommended delay expert. You will provide forensic analysis on numerous reports, receiving training and support to develop your skills and capabilities, while also managing your own work.
The client’s office is in central London and the employer is happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, which will include regular days in the office as well as some home working where appropriate.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Acting as the lead assistant to the expert witness in arbitrations and adjudications.
* Independently writing expert reports.
* Acting on behalf of employer and contractor bodies in both international and UK domestic markets.
* Understanding major retrospective and prospective methods of delay analysis and applying them effectively to establish and analyze the nature, cause, and extent of critical and non-critical path delays to projects.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Approximately 5 years of experience in this niche industry with a dispute specialist doing delay work, along with a foundation in planning, engineering, or project management.
* Experience in adjudications, arbitrations, and mediations.
* Experience in using programming software including Primavera and Asta Powerproject.
* An appreciation of common methods of delay analysis as per the Society of Construction Law Delay and Disruption Protocol.
* Ability to forensically investigate and analyze baseline and progress-updated programmes using industry-standard software, making appropriate logic changes as necessary.
* Ability to conduct thorough investigations and analysis using contemporaneous documents to establish facts relevant to delay in construction processes across various project types.
* High-quality presentational skills, both written and oral, ensuring clear and structured documentation.
* An appreciation for the time and cost constraints under which expert witness work is carried out, managing delegated work to ensure timely completion.
* The ability to engage confidently with solicitors and clients.
* Top candidates will also bring in their own work and develop business.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* A Degree in a relevant construction subject.
* Ideally a Master's degree in Construction Law.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The hiring company is a small but highly reputable disputes consultancy with WWL recommended Delay and Quantum experts, offering a different working environment compared to larger firms.
They are looking to hire an individual who appreciates the benefits of working for a smaller business and can embrace it.
The candidate may have several options for where to work in central London, along with the possibility of home working since this employer is flexible with work schedules and fosters a collaborative environment.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
+ Basic salary in the region of £90k-£120k (DOE)
+ Contribution to the candidate’s personal pension plan
+ Private health insurance cover
+ Mobile phone
+ Relevant professional fees paid
+ Annual discretionary bonus
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