Delay Consultant

Location London
Discipline: Claims, Disputes & Expert Witness
Salary: Up to £90,000
Contact name: Michael Crisp

Contact email: michael@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: 33914
Published: 6 days ago

Rotate is currently representing a fantastic consultancy, who are looking for Delay Analysts at either Consultant or Senior Consultant level to join their expanding team of Planners and Delay Analysts. The successful individual will work on a broad range of commissions across the construction and engineering sectors, supporting complex projects and dispute resolution matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out detailed forensic investigations into project delays.

  • Preparing prospective and retrospective delay analyses for a variety of construction and engineering projects. This includes gathering and reviewing technical information, analysing evidence of delays, and presenting findings clearly in both programmes and written reports.

  • Developing new construction programmes and resequencing existing ones to ensure live projects progress efficiently and effectively.

  • Producing reports for use in negotiations and formal dispute resolution processes, such as mediation, adjudication, and litigation — acting either as an advocate or as an assistant to an independent expert.

  • Preparing and defending extension of time claims on behalf of employers, main contractors, and sub-contractors.

  • Providing live project planning support, either independently or as part of a client team.

Essential Requirements:

  • A degree in a relevant construction-related discipline.

  • A minimum of three years’ experience as a construction project planner.

  • Proficiency with planning software including Primavera P6, Asta Powerproject, and Microsoft Project.

  • A solid understanding of standard forms of contract, particularly NEC and JCT.

  • A good understanding of construction law as it relates to planning and delay.

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.

  • Strong organisational skills and the capability to manage multiple commissions simultaneously.

  • A sound understanding of construction techniques and methodologies.

  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet changing project requirements.

Desirable Attributes:

  • At least five years’ experience in construction project planning.

  • A detailed understanding of various delay analysis methodologies and their practical application.

  • Proven experience within the dispute resolution arena.

  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, APM).

The Opportunity:

They offer a competitive remuneration package and the chance to join a growing, well-respected consultancy with an excellent reputation within the construction and engineering sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a specialist and collaborative environment. 

Please note - if you are looking to pivot into a Delay analysis role from a main construction planning position, we would very much welcome a conversation with you too!